Power Clash: Nigerian Electricity Distributors Demand Action Against Air Force Officers Over Ikeja Attack

In a shocking development, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the Presidency to take immediate action against officers and personnel of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric.Breaking the news viaContinueContinue reading “Power Clash: Nigerian Electricity Distributors Demand Action Against Air Force Officers Over Ikeja Attack”

Ramadan Crackdown: Hisbah Raids and Shuts Down Sports Betting Shop in Kano

In a renewed effort to enforce Sharia law during the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State Hisbah Board has raided and sealed a sports betting shop in the state. The Islamic police carried out the operation as part of a broader campaign to uphold religious discipline and ensure strict adherence to Islamic teachings.Hisbah officialsContinueContinue reading “Ramadan Crackdown: Hisbah Raids and Shuts Down Sports Betting Shop in Kano”

PDP in Turmoil: NWC Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently holding a high-stakes meeting in Abuja, chaired by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. This crucial gathering comes at a time when the party is entangled in internal leadership battles, factional disputes, and allegations of betrayal that threaten its stability aheadContinueContinue reading “PDP in Turmoil: NWC Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis”

Kano Court Jails Woman for Smuggling $1.15 Million, 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria

In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim, to prison for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 and 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria from Saudi Arabia.The conviction was secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, after Ibrahim pleaded guiltyContinueContinue reading “Kano Court Jails Woman for Smuggling $1.15 Million, 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria”

Justice Served: Four Nigerian Drug Kingpins Jailed for 95 Years Over ₦4.6 Billion Cocaine and Cannabis Trafficking

In a landmark crackdown on drug trafficking, four notorious Nigerian drug kingpins have been sentenced to a cumulative 95 years in prison by the Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa State. The convicts—Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don), and Zidon Zurga—were found guilty of trafficking cocaine and cannabisContinueContinue reading “Justice Served: Four Nigerian Drug Kingpins Jailed for 95 Years Over ₦4.6 Billion Cocaine and Cannabis Trafficking”

“Sacrifice or Extravagance? Tinubu’s Government Urges Nigerians to Endure Hardship Amid N83 Billion Travel Spending”

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has once again urged Nigerians to endure economic hardship, insisting that sacrifices are necessary for national progress. However, this appeal comes against the backdrop of shocking revelations that the government has spent a staggering N83 billion on both local and international trips within just one year.Despite the deepening economicContinueContinue reading ““Sacrifice or Extravagance? Tinubu’s Government Urges Nigerians to Endure Hardship Amid N83 Billion Travel Spending””

Chaos in Kubwa: Three Arrested for Brutal Machete Attack on Police Officers

In a shocking display of lawlessness, three individuals have been arrested for allegedly launching a violent machete attack on police officers in the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The assault left two officers severely injured, with one requiring advanced medical attention.The arrested suspects have been identified as Daniel EffiongContinueContinue reading “Chaos in Kubwa: Three Arrested for Brutal Machete Attack on Police Officers”

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges to 1.7 Million Barrels Daily—But Is It Enough?

Nigeria’s crude oil production has seen a notable increase, reaching 1.737 million barrels per day in January 2025, according to data from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This marks a steady recovery in output and a significant improvement from 1.667 million barrels per day recorded in December 2024. The latest figures show aContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges to 1.7 Million Barrels Daily—But Is It Enough?”

Tensions Boil Over: Nigerian Customs and FAAN Clash in Armed Standoff at Lagos Airport

An intense standoff erupted on Thursday at the NAHCO Shed of the Hajj/Cargo Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as personnel from the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) clashed in a dramatic power struggle. The altercation, fueled by deep-seated jurisdictional disputes, escalated into an armed confrontation thatContinueContinue reading “Tensions Boil Over: Nigerian Customs and FAAN Clash in Armed Standoff at Lagos Airport”

Retired DSP Caught Smuggling Deadly Arsenal: Delta Police Nab Ex-Officer with 7 Pump-Action Guns, 1,600 Cartridges

By: Zagazola Makama In a dramatic operation along the Asaba-Benin Expressway, the Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 69-year-old retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and his 17-year-old accomplice for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.The arrest, made during a routine stop-and-search operation by officers of Dragon Patrol Team 02, has raised serious securityContinueContinue reading “Retired DSP Caught Smuggling Deadly Arsenal: Delta Police Nab Ex-Officer with 7 Pump-Action Guns, 1,600 Cartridges”