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The Kano State Government has launched a targeted public health awareness campaign and distributed free medication to residents following reports of suspected whooping cough cases in parts of the state. The intervention was carried out on Thursday in Durmawa community, Tiga, within Bebeji Local Government Area, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of…
A startling revelation emerged on thursday 29th January, 2026, at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja regarding Kogi State. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission witness detailed the diversion of ₦5.6 billion from local accounts. The funds allegedly moved from local government coffers into various private company bank accounts. This testimony forms a…
A significant milestone in the restoration of peace has occurred in Borno State. The Nigerian Army facilitated the safe return of over 300 refugees from Cameroon this week. These citizens had lived in exile for over a decade due to insurgency-related displacements. Specifically, they returned to Gwoza Local Government Area after fleeing their ancestral homes…
Human rights groups, activists, and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police and government for their treatment of residents protesting home demolitions on Wednesday. Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators in Ikeja who claimed they were being displaced without adequate compensation or relocation. Protesters from Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin, and other…
The Federal Government has lowered entry barriers in Nigeria’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks for bidding in a move aimed at boosting crude oil output, attracting fresh investment, and improving transparency in the upstream sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this during a pre-bid webinar for potential…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially arraigned a former high-ranking official. Dr. Tersoo Loko, the erstwhile Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, faced the court today. He appeared before Justice Idris Mohammed at the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi. Alongside him, ten other individuals are facing serious criminal…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially arraigned the former National Coordinator of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) over a massive ₦2.2 billion fraud. The defendant faced a multi-count charge on Wednesday before a Federal High Court. These charges involve allegations of money laundering and the diversion of public funds intended…
A devastating drone attack targeted a civilian passenger train in Ukraine on Wednesday morning. Multiple news agencies report that the strike resulted in several fatalities and numerous injuries among passengers. This incident represents a significant escalation in the targeting of critical civilian transport infrastructure. Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene to manage the…
In a decisive strike against insecurity, Nigerian Army troops have neutralised two bandits during a successful ambush in Benue State. The operation occurred on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to clear criminal hideouts within the North-Central region. This tactical victory underscores the military’s commitment to restoring peace in communities long plagued by banditry and…
Nigeria’s electricity grid suffered another total collapse on Tuesday morning. This failure plunged vast sections of the country into immediate darkness. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed zero megawatts. This occurred at approximately 11:00 am across all distribution companies. The incident marks the second major grid failure within just five days. The…
