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Updated: Lagos Speaker Meranda takes the reins as Obasa’s no-show sparks uncertainty

In a surprising turn of events, Mudashiru Obasa, the recently impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, failed to show up...

Gunmen Launch Dawn Raid on Abuja Community, Kidnap Family of Three, Two Others, Police Urge Vigilance

After a period of calm, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers launched a dawn attack on Chikota village in the Chikakore area of Kubwa,...

Just in: Betty Otimenyin assumes duty as Edo’s first female police commissioner

Mrs. Betty Otimenyin on Monday assumed duty as the first female Commissioner of Police in Edo State, taking over from CP Umoru Ozigi,...

Updated: Sowore at Police CID, rejects bail conditions, accuses Police of impunity

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate, who honoured police invitation in Abuja on Monday, has rejected bail conditions given him...

Just in: Timileyin Ajayi arraigned, pleads not guilty to Salome’s murder, case adjourned until March 17-20 for trial

Despite previously justifying the killing, Timileyin Ajayi, who was arraigned on Monday over the murder of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps...

Just in: Journalists, others undergo security screening at Lagos Assembly ahead of plenary

The Lagos State House of Assembly has significantly tightened its security measures on Monday, January 27, as lawmakers prepare for a plenary session....

Security beefed up as Lagos Assembly prepares for plenary after Obasa’s return

Ahead of Monday’s plenary, the Lagos State House of Assembly has scaled up security measures at the complex amid fears of a potential...

Omoyele Sowore Arrives Police FCID Amid Heavy Security

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, arrived at the Force Criminal Intelligence Department (FCID), Police headquarters in Abuja on Monday...

Lagos GAC splits: Sen. Obanikoro slams Adefuye for backing Obasa, labels it reckless, irresponsible

The Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) appears to be divided over the impeachment of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly,...

NCC sued over 50% telecom tariffs hike

For approving a 50 percent hike in telecom tariffs as the regulatory body, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has hauled up...

NNPCL Announces Groundbreaking for Five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta, Major Milestone in Nigeria’s Energy Development

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of five mini liquefied natural gas (LNG)...

Breaking: Lagos Assembly reacts to impeached Speaker Obasa’s grandstanding, says removal valid, irreversible

In a swift response to Mr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa’s rejection of his  impeachment as speaker, the Lagos State House of Assembly says his...

Exclusive: Abuja’s Mpape Panteka Scrap Market Defies Closure, Reopens for Business Despite Joint Security Crackdown

“I am aware the police came to raid the market last week Friday, but the guys are back, and I am here to...

Just in: Notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, mulls surrendering, says CDS

Bello Turji, known for his notoriety as a terrorist leader in the country, has expressed willingness to surrender, according to the Chief of...

Amid security concerns: Edo governorship election tribunal relocates to Abuja

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has been relocated from Benin City to Abuja, due to security concerns. The tribunal will now...

Breaking: After Wike’s intervention, FCT doctors shelve strike

The Association of Resident Doctors in Abuja has officially called off its warning strike after a successful intervention by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike....