In a strong pushback against what they describe as false and misleading media claims, three of Nigeria’s major power companies—Egbin Power Plc, Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), and First Independent Power Limited (FIPL)—have categorically denied reports suggesting they’re under receivership. The…
In the early hours of Thursday, Nigeria woke up to yet another worrying episode in its democracy — human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was allegedly assaulted by no fewer than eight police officers and forcibly relocated…
The Community Outreach for Development and Welfare Advocacy (CODWA) has come down hard on the Nigerian Police for the latest arrest of pro-democracy activist and standarddailypress publisher, Omoyele Sowore. Describing the act as a “politically motivated crackdown,” the group says…
In what will come across as a really horrific development, a 59-year-old man has been nabbed in Cross River State for a truly gut-wrenching crime. The man was nabbed for allegedly def!ling a 6-year-old girl in Nko community, Yakurr Local…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come forward to clear the air on rumours suggesting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to recognize its newly constituted leadership led by Senator David Mark. David Mark was recently appointed as…
The Naira weakened against the US dollar across both official and black market trading windows on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, despite starting the week on a positive note. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official exchange data, the Naira…
President Bola Tinubu has responded swiftly to the cries of retired police officers by ordering a significant upgrade in their pension benefits. This decision follows a recent protest by police retirees in Abuja who took to the streets to demand…
It was meant to be another quiet night But for 45-year-old Udeme Sunday Uko and his family, the night of August 4, 2025, ended in a tragedy that has left an entire Akwa Ibom community shaken. Udeme, his wife, and…
In a bold move to reward academic brilliance, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set up a special committee to handle admission for underage candidates who excelled in the 2025 UTME. According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede,…
A heartbreaking incident has rocked Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, where a young police officer was tragically killed—allegedly by a newly recruited soldier. The deceased, identified as Constable Aaron John, was reportedly stabbed during a confrontation in the Mayo-Goyi…
