The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Goodnews Iberi, over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Rita Special Eleonu, a 25-year-old woman whose disappearance had sparked concern among family members. Iberi, who hails from…
No fewer than 94 princes and one princess from the Fusengbuwa ruling house have formally declared interest in ascending the prestigious throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State. The revered stool became vacant following the death of Oba…
European law enforcement agencies have dealt a major blow to the notorious Black Axe criminal network following the arrest of no fewer than 34 suspected members in coordinated raids across Spain. The operation was carried out by the Spanish National…
Fresh fear has swept through parts of eastern Sokoto State following a new wave of violent attacks reportedly launched by notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, as he moves to seize control of more rural communities. The latest assault began on…
The face-off between global tax advisory firm KPMG and the Federal Government over Nigeria’s new tax laws appears to have cooled, following a high-level meeting in Abuja on Monday. KPMG representatives were hosted by the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate start of emergency repair works on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road, following growing concerns over the poor condition of the busy highway and its impact on traffic movement between Lagos and Ogun states. Minister of…
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is entering 2026 with renewed hope, following a modest recovery recorded in the second half of 2025. Industry players believe the worst may be over, but they are also clear-eyed about what lies ahead: real growth will…
Chief Umobuarie Igberaese, the late notable folklorist, was at his usual best when in the 1980s I paid him an excursionary visit at Ewu, his hometown in Esan district of the present-day Edo State, Nigeria. Prepared with ‘Afan’, a locally-assembled…
BENIN CITY – Tension has reached a breaking point in Edo State as the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo faces damning allegations of human rights abuses following the mass arrest and arraignment of over 100 students from Ambrose Alli University…
Real Madrid have parted ways with manager Xabi Alonso, just hours after their 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the SuperCopa final. The decision comes amid growing pressure on Alonso as the team struggles in both LaLiga and the Champions League.…
