After a gun duel, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully neutralised three leaders of the suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN) with an additional three terrorist members, bringing the number to six. According to the document released on Saturday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, said a successful attack was carried out following credible information. Adejobi said the operatives from the Imo State Command’s tactical unit on Friday launched an attack…

At least 15 people tragically lost their lives in a fuel tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Also, several others were reportedly injured in the inferno which destroyed several vehicles. The explosion occurred around 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2025, when a fuel-laden tanker exploded while navigating the busy expressway. Witnesses described the blast as devastating as it destroyed nearby vehicles and caused…

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit scheduled for January 27–28. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy disclosed this in a statement.  The Summit, jointly organised by the government of Tanzania, the African Development Bank Group, and the World Bank, is focused on advancing “Mission 300,” an ambitious…

In a decisive move to maintain harmony in the community, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Sate, Nigeria, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has ordered the dissolution of the Sharia panel set up at the Central Mosque in Ado Ekiti. The announcement was made on Saturday during a meeting convened by the monarch with chiefs, community leaders, and prominent Muslim figures, including Sheik Jamiu Kewulere, President of the League of Imams and…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has taken a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting with Governor of Namibe State, Angola, Archer Mangueira, along with Vice-Governors Ema Samali Henriques da Silva and Abel do Rosário Kapitango.   Governor Diri, who disclosed this in a statement on his X page on Saturday, revealed that discussions centred on exploring collaborative opportunities in the maritime sector, agricultural development, potential oil and gas…

Omoyele Sowore, an activist, has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned him for allegedly disobeying the order of police officers at a checkpoint located along Lagos Airport Road. The letter read that Sowore has been asked to be present along with his legal team at the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja on 27 January by 10 am. Recalled that on 9 January, Sowore posted a video…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on 1,130 newly graduated police constables to uphold integrity, professionalism, and the highest ethical standards as they commence their duties in the Nigeria Police Force. The governor gave this charge during the 2022 Constable Passing-Out Parade held at the Police College in Ikeja yesterday.   Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Governor Sanwo-Olu congratulated the constables for their dedication and…

The Edo State Government has announced its readiness to collaborate with the Italian Government to address the challenges of irregular migration and human trafficking in the state. This was disclosed by Edesili Anani, Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, during a meeting yesterday at the Government House, Benin City, with a delegation led by Alberto Cilala, a consultant to the European Union and President of Mattei Africa for…

The UK government has acknowledged a growing issue with immigration loopholes and signalled its intention to take decisive measures to prevent the misuse of student visas as a backdoor route into the labour market. This comes amid a sharp rise in the number of foreign students transitioning to work-related visas, a trend that has sparked comparisons to the firm stance on immigration policies championed by US President Donald Trump. New…

A 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his father, Abu Abilewa, following a dispute over a motorcycle. The incident occurred on December 31, 2024, in the Eberi quarters of Isua Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South East Local Government Area in Ondo State. According to the police, Sunday had asked his father to buy him a new motorcycle, but the…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed a significant drop in the mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and the Market Operator (MO) for the first nine months of 2024. The data shows a decline of N156bn in remittances. In the first quarter of 2024, the DisCos were expected to remit N114.12bn, but they managed to pay N110.62bn, which is 96.93%…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is under intense scrutiny following a series of thefts by some of its operatives, including missing recovered assets such as cash and gold bars. In 2024, at least 27 officers were dismissed for misconduct, with ongoing investigations into the theft of high-value items. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed an internal investigation into allegations involving $400,000, as well as incidents of stolen operational…