The family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, came under attack in the early hours of Tuesday, 16 April, when unidentified hoodlums reportedly stormed the property wielding cutlasses and firearms. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the Obeiba-Ihima community, located in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that at least three armed assailants were involved in the…

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu, calling on him to declare a state of emergency over what he describes as the President’s “own disastrous presidency.” In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, Atiku lambasted Tinubu for leaving Nigeria amid escalating violence and insecurity, particularly in Plateau and Benue States, while embarking on what the…

In a bid to quell ongoing boundary clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments of Osun and Oyo states, the governors of both states, have initiated peace talks. Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Seyi Makinde of Oyo directed their respective deputy governors to engage with the warring communities. The two leaders met earlier this week to discuss the persistent conflicts and have agreed on immediate measures to address the tensions. …

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, has reiterated his commitment to forging strong and effective partnerships. He said the partnerships with key stakeholders will ensure the successful delivery of the strategic mandate entrusted to him by President Bola Tinubu. Ojulari made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri. He emphasised a shared…

Seventeen-year-old teenager, Quadri Alabi, who gained wide attention by standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during the 2023 general election, has finally regained freedom after spending several months in Nigeria’s Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos. Alabi was discharged after Magistrate Olorunfemi confirmed that the legal advice issued by Dr. Babajide Martins, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, showed that there was…

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the actions of officers captured in a viral video receiving money from a Chinese national, describing their conduct as unprofessional and unethical. The incident, which triggered widespread outrage on social media, led the Force Headquarters to promptly identify the officers involved and initiate disciplinary proceedings. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police reaffirmed…

Tragedy struck along the notorious Benin-Ore Expressway on Wednesday as gunmen ambushed a bus carrying students from Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The students, who were en route to Babcock University in Ogun State for their annual Easter convention, were attacked in what sources have described as a horrifying ordeal. The victims, all members of the National Association of Adventist Students (NAAS), a campus fellowship of…

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level presidential committee on the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy in a statement on Wednesday said the president set a three-week deadline for the submission of an interim report. Tinubu was represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the inauguration ceremony held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasised…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level presidential committee to oversee preparations for Nigeria’s forthcoming National Population and Housing Census. The initiative marks a critical step toward modernising national data collection, almost two decades after the country’s last census in 2006. The inauguration was announced via a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the State…

National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, has stated that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is not the root of the party’s internal challenges. According to Orbih, the real issues stem from individuals who repeatedly vie for presidential tickets without adhering to the constitutional provisions of the party. Speaking during the official handover of a new PDP state secretariat—which he personally donated—Orbih emphasised…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured Nigerians that efforts are ongoing to recover funds lost to CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), a now-collapsed digital investment platform accused of defrauding investors of approximately N1.3 trillion. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized that the agency had previously warned the public about the risks of Ponzi schemes. “You’ll recall that on March 11 this year, the…

Tragedy struck once again in Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Otobi community in Akpa district, Otukpo Local Government Area. The attack, which began around 5:30 p.m., left at least seven people dead, several others wounded, and many homes razed. According to eyewitness accounts from members of a local security response team, the attackers stormed the village without warning, targeting residents and setting…