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In a swift and decisive move to uphold aviation safety standards, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of two ValueJet pilots—Captain Oluranti Ogovi and First Officer Ivan Oloba—over a grave breach of airport safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, at theContinueContinue reading “Turbulence on the Tarmac: NCAA Grounds Two ValueJet Pilots Over Abuja Safety Breach”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Police have arraigned a notorious suspected serial killer, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Esho, before an Ogba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for the alleged brutal killing of eight individuals and causing permanent disability to a woman.The 44-year-old, whose name has sent shivers down spines acrossContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Dreaded Serial Killer ‘Olori Esho’ Arraigned Over Gruesome Murders, 11-Count Charge Slams Him”

In a growing chorus of concern from the South-South region, Nigerians are demanding a constitutional amendment to shift the burden of signing death warrants from state governors to judicial officers. The call stems from the long-standing reluctance of governors to authorize executions—a hesitation that many argue undermines the judicial process and justice system.Citizens and legalContinueContinue reading “Death Penalty Dilemma: Nigerians Call for Judges, Not Governors, to Sign Execution Warrants”

In a groundbreaking move that has redefined grassroots governance in Nigeria, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has disbursed a staggering ₦3.6 billion directly to the 361 wards across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas under the Community Development Programme (CDP).Each ward has received ₦10 million to independently initiate and implement community-based projects tailoredContinueContinue reading “₦3.6 Billion Grassroots Revolution: Gov Radda Empowers 361 Wards in Landmark Community Development Drive”

A fierce rainstorm tore through parts of Plateau and Niger States on Sunday, leaving widespread devastation in its wake as more than 50 homes, schools, religious centres, and farmlands were destroyed, displacing scores of residents and threatening food security.In Plateau State, the Shimankar District in Shendam Local Government Area was the worst hit. Eyewitnesses describedContinueContinue reading “Devastating Rainstorm Ravages Plateau and Niger Communities, Leaves Trail of Destruction Across 50 Homes and Farmlands”

In a bold and coordinated counter-kidnapping mission, the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), successfully rescued Engineer Joshua Saleh, a lecturer at Taraba State University, who was abducted by suspected criminals.Engineer Saleh was kidnapped on July 31, 2025, alongContinueContinue reading “Gallant Rescue: Nigerian Army, DSS Secure Freedom of Abducted Taraba University Lecturer in Daring Operation”

In a bold move to uphold academic integrity and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s higher education system, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has expelled 57 students for engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.The disciplinary action was approved during the institution’s 125th Senate Regular Meeting, based on the recommendations of the University Central ExaminationContinueContinue reading “UMYU Drops the Hammer: 57 Students Expelled Over Examination Malpractice in Katsina”

A fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s public space as ex-Niger Delta militant leader and founder of Royal Foushé Security Services, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has threatened to arrest well-known activist and human rights advocate, Comrade Israel Joe, for criticizing a viral video that showed Dokubo and his men brazenly parading the streets with assaultContinueContinue reading “Tensions Flare as Asari Dokubo Threatens Activist Over Criticism of Open Weapon Parade”

Two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, a storm of discontent is brewing in Northern Nigeria, with influential voices accusing the government of turning its back on the region that handed him the lion’s share of electoral support in the 2023 general elections.Leading the charge is the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), which on TuesdayContinueContinue reading “Northern Betrayal? Arewa Forum Accuses Tinubu of Abandoning Region Despite 64% Electoral Support”

The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Network News has announced via its official X handle that the Borno State chapters of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), comprising Maiduguri and Biu branches, have converged to mark the highly anticipated 2025 Law Week.Held under the compelling theme, “Technology and Professionalism in Justice Delivery,” the event drew a diverseContinueContinue reading “Zulum Champions Tech-Driven Judiciary at Borno Law Week: “Digitize Justice to Deliver It Swiftly””