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A Friday night collision at the Agulu Lake bridge in Anambra State has claimed the lives of four women. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Saturday that the crash involved four vehicles on the Nanka-Agulu Road. According to the Sector Commander, Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, the accident was a direct result of speeding and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a final warning regarding the sale of multi-dose Artemether/Lumefantrine oral suspensions. In a public alert released via its X (formerly Twitter) account (@NafdacAgency) on February 27, 2026, the regulator reminded the public that the registration for these multi-dose dry powders was discontinued…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz in the sum of N200 million each, following their arraignment on charges of alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the ruling on their separate bail applications, emphasizing…
A 52-year-old man died late Thursday night when a fire razed a short-let apartment building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The blaze occurred around 11:38 p.m. along Coca-Cola Road, near the Lafia Hotel area. Fire officials report that the victim, whose identity remains unknown, was trapped inside as smoke engulfed the two-flat structure. Preliminary…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports of an increase in registration fees for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on Friday, the board described such claims as “entirely unfounded.” Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson, clarified that the fee structure has remained static since 2019. This stability…
The battle between Nigeria’s aviation sector and its competition regulator has escalated following a damning interim report. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) claims it has uncovered patterns of “price manipulation” among domestic airlines during the 2025 festive season. In response, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has dismissed the findings as the…
A coalition of opposition figures gathered in Abuja on Thursday to denounce the Electoral Act 2026. Led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the group described the new law as a “death knell” for competitive democracy. President Bola Tinubu signed the Act last week, following a swift passage…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 19 suspects during a sweep of the Gezawa community in Kano State. Operatives targeted several notorious drug joints as part of a tactical effort titled “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.” The timing is intentional. Authorities want to ensure that the holy month remains a period of peaceful reflection…
A fragile sense of security in Kebbi State was shattered on Wednesday evening. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa, Maiyama Local Government Area, killing five worshippers. Three others sustained gunshot wounds as the gunmen opened fire during evening prayers. This was not a random act of banditry but a calculated strike. The police…
Protests replaced the usual quiet of the Government House gates in Ilorin on Wednesday. Hundreds of protesters from Kwara North gathered to demand an end to a surge in banditry and killings. The Coalition of Kwara North Youths accused the state government of failing to protect Edu, Patigi, and Kaiama. Recent attacks in Woro and…
