The Niger State Government has introduced a curfew for commercial motorcycle operators, known as Okada riders, and Keke NAPEP drivers in the state capital, Minna. The curfew will be in effect daily from 6pm to 6am. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago announced the decision during a stakeholders’ meeting, citing escalating insecurity in Minna, which has led to the loss of lives in recent weeks.  The governor emphasised that the safety and…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismantled a makeshift pilgrimage site that emerged in the Dakata Industrial Area. This follows widespread but unverified claims that the location bore the sacred footprint of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The site, located in Hotoron Arewa, a suburb on the outskirts of Kano, quickly transformed into a spiritual hub after word spread that muddy water had begun seeping from markings believed by…

Four suspects linked to the death of Chief Executive Officer of HMG Attitude Ltd, Hope Georgewill, have been neutralized by the Rivers State Police Command. The spokesperson of the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement shared with journalists on Tuesday, disclosed that despite the sum of N2 million being paid as ransom, Georgewill was killed and his remains have been recovered and deposited at the mortuary. The deceased, Georgewill, was abducted…

The Vatican has confirmed the death of Pope Francis, spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. The beloved pontiff passed away peacefully at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on the morning of Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following several days of deteriorating health. In a statement delivered from the chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae, where Pope Francis lived, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo,…

A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner Civic Room for Rule of Law has thrown its support behind growing demands for the immediate removal of Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Ibok-ete Ibas. The group criticised Ibas for alleged overreach, particularly the dismissal of appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, actions that have sparked nationwide backlash. Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, also called for Ibas’…

The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Mr Ladipo Johnson, has firmly rejected recent remarks made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, concerning alleged divisions within the NNPP. Speaking on Politics HQ, a current affairs programme aired by News Central, Mr Johnson described Dr Ganduje’s statements as “inconsequential” and dismissed them as a misrepresentation of the reality within the NNPP. “Well, the…

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has dismissed the widely discussed coalition of opposition political parties aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Fayose, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), categorically stated that the coalition was “a waste of time,” adding that no credible Nigerian had shown support for it. While featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s…

A new terror group, known as Mahmuda, has emerged in the North Central part of Nigeria, and in recent times, has been attacking communities around the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) unchallenged. The insurgent group has killed not less than 15 vigilantes and countless others while terrorising residents of rural communities. The members hover around the national park located in North Central Nigeria, spanning parts of Kwara and Niger, respectively.…

The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected 33-year-old male serial rapist, Chidiebere Mbene, for allegedly killing Nwokedi Somtochukwu, aged 15. The police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, shared this statement on Friday, stating that the murder took place at Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area (LGA), on 15 April 2025. Ikenga further disclosed that before fleeing the scene, the suspect forcefully had carnal knowledge of the deceased’s…

The authorities of the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State have raised the alarm over the growing trend of the organised recruitment and participation of female students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria as egg donors for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures. This was revealed in an internal memorandum titled “Health Advisory on Egg Donation”, signed by the Director of Health Services of the institution, Dr Aderonke B. Ajayi Ajayi…

In preparation for the 2025 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the vaccination of intending pilgrims across various local government areas. The exercise began on Wednesday, April 16, at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque Hall in GRA, Ikeja. The vaccination covers protection against polio, meningitis, and yellow fever—key requirements for international travel. Intending pilgrims from Agege, Amuwo Odofin,…

President Bola Tinubu has extended Easter greetings to Christians in Nigeria and worldwide. He urged them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, redemption, love, and hope that the season represents. Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed on Friday, highlighted the significance of Easter as a time to reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He described Easter as the cornerstone of the Christian faith and drew…