The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has arrested Usman Khalid and Bello Musa Ahmed for attempting to smuggle Indian hemp and other illicit substances to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex. The suspects were caught during…
Nigerian pastor and businessman Benjamin Egbaji has been released from prison in the Republic of Benin after over two years in harsh conditions. His release on Thursday, January 8, 2026, followed a presidential pardon granted by Benin’s President, Patrice Talon.…
A 46-year-old Nigerian man, Osemwengie Irorere, has been killed in a shooting at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal in Toronto, Canada. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Toronto Police said both the victim and the…
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has recognised the global influence of Nigerian language and culture by including several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update. Released online in December 2025, the update added over 500 new words, phrases, and senses, including…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong opposition to the State House of Assembly’s decision to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The impeachment process, which began on…
The Niger State Police Command has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance found in Mashegu Local Government Area. The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, January 6, said that the recovery…
Supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara took to the streets of Port Harcourt on Wednesday night, singing political songs. In a viral video, the supporters could be heard saying that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern that while politicians are busy struggling for power and control of party structures, ordinary Nigerians are sinking deeper into poverty. In a post shared on his verified X handle on…
The political atmosphere in Rivers State took another dramatic turn on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The process began during a plenary session…
No fewer than nine people were killed in separate attacks by suspected bandits and herdsmen across Oyo and Benue states within the last 24 hours, heightening fresh concerns over insecurity in several parts of the country. The incidents came as…
