Eight individuals suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been killed by security operatives in Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operation, conducted by a joint security team comprising the police, military, and other agencies, took place on January 14, 2025, at 12:30 pm along Umugem Road in Ufuma. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi has said he has decided not to offer any help whatsoever, especially concerning the economy, to the administration of President Bola Tinubu anymore. The Emir spoke at the memorial lecture of Chief Gani Fawehinmi in Lagos on Wednesday. The lecture, with the theme, “Bretton Woods and the African Economies: Can Nigerians Survive Another Structural Adjustment Programme?” was organised by Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikeja…

Patricia Masithela, a 27-year-old woman of Nigerian extraction, has sadly died after a pack of starving dogs attacked her in Latina, Italy. According to Mirror UK, the incident occurred late Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region. The reports stated that her screams filled the night, alerting neighbours to the savage attack. The deceased woman, who had recently moved to…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said that Nigerians will have to pay 30-60 percent more for calls, data, and other services in the telecommunications sector. Tijani disclosed this in a recent interview with Channels Television. According to him, the telecommunications sector is entirely about investment to spur Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that investors in the sector continuously invest in equipment to remain relevant despite…

In consideration of the prevailing economic hardship, the Federal Government has announced plans to distribute N75,000 cash to about 70 million ‘poorest of the poor’ Nigerians by 2025. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda disclosed this during his appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Wednesday. According to Yilwatda, the ministry aims to deploy the programme across 36 states of the Federation by…

The House of Representatives Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly called Ijaya, is dead. Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. This was confirmed in a statement by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi. According to him, Onanuga, born on December 2, 1965, was a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, and a passionate…

Nigeria, a West African country with the largest population on the continent, ranks fifth among the top 10 African nations with the highest number of citizens willing to migrate to other countries. According to a survey conducted by Gallup, 51% of Nigerian citizens expressed interest in leaving the nation. Several factors contribute to citizens or residents of a country deciding to emigrate. These factors often include poverty, poor governance, corruption,…

Alhaji Idris Adamu, the father of an abducted five-year-old boy, Mohammed Naziru, who was kidnapped by an unknown woman in the Iwaya area of Lagos, has cried out for help for the safe return of his son following the arrest of the woman. The incident occurred on January 10, when Naziru and his 8-year-old sister were heading home after attending Jumat prayers at a mosque in the Iwaya area of…

A former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd.) has reacted to the impeachment of the former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, attributing it to his political overreach. In a statement released by the Media Office of the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, Olanrewaju stated that Obasa’s political downfall was the result of his actions while in office. The general stated, “Karma is both action and…

For the second time in as many months, Kaduna-based activist and political commentator, Mahdi Shehu has been arrested by security personnel, believed to be from the Department of State Services (DSS) again. According to Daily Trust, Mahdi was picked up by plainclothes security operatives at his clinic in Unguwar Dosa around 11:00 a.m. Till press time, there has been no official statement from security agencies regarding the arrest of the…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated Police Anti-Money Laundering Units. He appointed financial expert Hyacinth Edozie, along with officers holding the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs), to lead the units in all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) nationwide. Egbetokun described this initiative as a strategic measure to bolster the police’s role in national security, particularly in combating financial crimes. He emphasised its significance in addressing…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive traffic diversion plan to accommodate technical checks, duct calibration, and land route repairs on the Island.  The repairs, scheduled to begin on Friday, January 17, 2025 and end on Friday, January 31, 2025, will involve key locations across the Island. The designated repair locations for the scheduled works include Bonny Camp Underbridge to Eko Atlantic Sales Office, Eko Hotel Roundabout, Officer’s Mess…