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…

….It strips people of human dignity – Sociologists By Alade Adisa With the dire economic situation in the country, more Nigerians are forced to scavenge or beg for foods at social gatherings or from dust bins of other people. The development has led to organisers of social events to now make it a point of duty to employ security men in controlling the influx of unwanted guests to their events.…

In a significant move to combat corruption and foster development, the United States has agreed on the transfer of $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds to Nigeria. This agreement underscores the growing and productive collaboration between the two nations in their ongoing efforts to address corruption and its detrimental impact on society. The funds in question were seized as part of investigations into corruption linked to Nigeria’s oil industry. Over…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a mother, her daughter and three others in Odo-Eku, a community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident reportedly occurred about 1:30am.on Wednesday. The Odofin of Odo-Eku, Elder Ogundeji, who spoke to Sahara Reporters, revealed that the assailants stormed the residences of the victims overnight and abducted them. He said, “The victims are of the Hausa tribe who reside in…

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that both Nigeria and the world are in urgent need of peace as the country observes Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement posted today on his X page, Tinubu stated that the day serves as an opportunity for the nation to express gratitude and honour the sacrifices made by ex-servicemen and women who selflessly laid down their lives to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and…

The Joint Task Force of the military in the North East, Operations Hadin Kai, has banned the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), popularly known as drones in the region. Air Component Commander, Air Commodore U.U. Idris, who gave the directive in a signal sighted by journalists said the use of drones without permission poses threats in the Borno, Yobe and Adamawa (BAY) states. Commodore U.U. Idris lamented that government…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council, affecting all cabinet members except for two. The dissolution, made public on Wednesday, January 15, excludes Dr. Kayode Ajulo, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac, the Commissioner for Finance, due to the critical nature of their responsibilities. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the…

Data obtained from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that Nigeria’s crude oil revenue rose to about N50.88 trillion in 2024. According to the data, Nigeria produced a total of 408,680,457 barrels of crude oil in 2024, adding that with condensate included, total oil production for 2024 was 566.79 million barrels. Statista Research Department, a global statistical firm, reported on January 9, 2025, that the average price…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s inflation rate reached 34.80% in December 2024, marking a slight increase from 34.60% in November. This increase, though marginal at 0.20%, is attributed to the seasonal surge in demand for goods and services during the festive period. The NBS’s latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, published on Wednesday, January 15, also shows a notable rise when compared to the same…

A 76-year-old military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.), has voiced concerns about the mistreatment of retired Nigerian Army personnel, including unpaid pensions and war bonuses. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme during the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day, Salami revealed that, despite promises made upon his retirement in 1983, he and fellow veterans have yet to receive their long-awaited war bonuses. Salami, a civil war veteran, explained that…