A comprehensive review has revealed that Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spent a staggering 165 days outside the country since his inauguration on May 29, 2023. In just under two years, Tinubu has embarked on international trips to at least 18 countries, raising concerns over governance, accountability, and the economic strain of his extensiveContinue reading "Tinubu’s Global Odyssey: Nigerian President Spends Over Five Months Abroad Amidst Economic Woes"
BREAKING: PSC Appoints Agbonika as Edo Police Commissioner, Tasks Him with Averting Reprisal Attacks After Uromi Lynching
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Monday Agbonika, a seasoned officer from the Police Mounted Troop, as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Edo State. His appointment comes at a critical time following the recent lynching of at least 16 northern hunters in Uromi, an incident that has heightened tensions and raised fearsContinue reading "BREAKING: PSC Appoints Agbonika as Edo Police Commissioner, Tasks Him with Averting Reprisal Attacks After Uromi Lynching"
Judicial Banditry Stole My Mandate – Senator Abbo Alleges Manipulation in 2023 Election
Former Senator representing Adamawa North, Elijah Ishaku Abbo, has launched a scathing attack on the judiciary, accusing it of orchestrating what he termed “judicial banditry” to rob him of his mandate in the 10th Senate.Speaking on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Wednesday night, Abbo alleged that the judicial system was manipulated to overturn hisContinue reading "Judicial Banditry Stole My Mandate – Senator Abbo Alleges Manipulation in 2023 Election"
Deadly Ambush in Kaduna: Gunmen Kill Soldier, Flee With Stolen Rifles
By: Zagazola Makama A deadly ambush in Kaduna has left one soldier dead and another injured after unidentified gunmen launched a surprise attack on two personnel of the 312 Battalion, Kalapanzi Barracks. The brutal assault occurred at Babar Saura on April 2, 2025, around 4:41 PM.According to intelligence sources, three heavily armed assailants, wielding sophisticatedContinue reading "Deadly Ambush in Kaduna: Gunmen Kill Soldier, Flee With Stolen Rifles"
Terror in Delta: Kidnappers Execute Farmer in Front of His Wife and Children
In a harrowing act of violence, suspected Fulani herdsmen have brutally executed a kidnapped farmer, Godwin Anuka, in the presence of his wife and two young children in Ubulu-Uku, Delta State. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, underscoring the alarming rise of kidnappings in the region.The shocking revelation was made by HarrisonContinue reading "Terror in Delta: Kidnappers Execute Farmer in Front of His Wife and Children"
Carlo Ancelotti on Trial: Real Madrid Coach Faces Prison Sentence Over Alleged Tax Evasion
Real Madrid’s legendary head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, found himself in the spotlight for an entirely different reason on Wednesday as he stood trial in Spain for alleged tax evasion. Prosecutors accuse the Italian tactician of failing to pay €1 million ($1.08 million) in taxes on image rights revenue during his first stint with the SpanishContinue reading "Carlo Ancelotti on Trial: Real Madrid Coach Faces Prison Sentence Over Alleged Tax Evasion"
CBN Dismisses Claims of ₦5,000, ₦10,000 Banknotes as Falsehoods
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has firmly debunked reports circulating on social media and other platforms suggesting the introduction of new ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes. The apex bank dismissed the claims as baseless misinformation aimed at misleading the public.Speculation had been rife that the CBN planned to roll out the high-denomination notes to streamlineContinue reading "CBN Dismisses Claims of ₦5,000, ₦10,000 Banknotes as Falsehoods"
Tragic End: Police Exhume Engineer’s Body From Shallow Grave in Delta After Chilling Confession
The remains of Chigozie Udalu, an engineer contracted to construct offices in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, have been exhumed by the police after suspects confessed to his brutal murder.Udalu, whose sudden disappearance in December 2024 left many puzzled, was found buried in a shallow grave following a painstaking investigation byContinue reading "Tragic End: Police Exhume Engineer’s Body From Shallow Grave in Delta After Chilling Confession"
Tragic Loss: Pregnant Woman Dies After Hospital Denies Treatment Over ₦500,000 Deposit
A tragic and heart-wrenching incident has sparked widespread outrage after a pregnant woman in labor lost her life due to an alleged refusal of treatment at a private hospital over her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit.The devastating ordeal, which was initially shared on Instagram in February by her grieving husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, recently resurfacedContinue reading "Tragic Loss: Pregnant Woman Dies After Hospital Denies Treatment Over ₦500,000 Deposit"
Tragedy Strikes: Delta Community in Shock as Three Sisters Mysteriously Found Dead After Birthday Party
A wave of panic and grief has engulfed the Delta Steel Company (DSC) township in Oruhworun, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, following the shocking discovery of three sisters found lifeless in their father’s home. The tragic incident, which has left residents in disbelief, occurred on Monday, just hours after the victims returned fromContinue reading "Tragedy Strikes: Delta Community in Shock as Three Sisters Mysteriously Found Dead After Birthday Party"
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