TINUBU ORDERS MILITARY SHAKE-UP AFTER BORNO ATTACK, MOVES TO CRUSH TERRORISM NATIONWIDE
In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Darajamal, Borno State, that claimed the lives of both civilians and soldiers, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping review of national security operations. The President’s directive includes the deployment of cutting-edge military hardware, surveillance drones, and an overhaul of counter-terrorism strategies to completely eliminate terrorist […]
2025 VMAS: TYLA CLINCHES BEST AFROBEATS AWARD AS NIGERIAN STARS GO HOME EMPTY-HANDED
South African music sensation, Tyla, has emerged winner of the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held Sunday night in New York. The singer beat a star-studded lineup of Nigerian nominees to clinch the award with her chart-topping hit, Push 2 Start. Tyla, however, missed out on the ‘Best Choreography’ […]
2027 POWER PLAY: JONATHAN, OBI, AND THE SOUTHERN SHOWDOWN AGAINST TINUBU
As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential elections, political maneuvering is reaching fever pitch. With the All-Progressives Congress (APC) backing President Bola Tinubu for a second term and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) zoning its ticket to the South, former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly being courted by northern powerbrokers to throw his hat […]
PRIVATE HOSPITALS SOUND THE ALARM: POWER COSTS THREATEN PATIENT CARE IN LAGOS
Private healthcare providers in Lagos are crying out for help as electricity and fuel expenses now gulp nearly 40% of their total operating costs, leaving hospitals overstretched and patient care under threat. Speaking ahead of their Annual General and Scientific Conference, the Lagos Chapter Chairman of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of […]
FUEL STRIKE BEGINS TODAY DESPITE FG’S INTERVENTION — NUPENG, MARKETERS HOLD THEIR GROUND
Nigeria is bracing for a major fuel crisis as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) begins a nationwide strike today, Monday, September 8, 2025, despite urgent efforts by the Federal Government to halt the action. The strike, triggered by Dangote Refinery’s plan to import 4,000 CNG-powered trucks and reportedly block unionisation […]
British Airways ordered to pay ₦53M for lost luggage in Nigeria
British Airways faces a major court ruling in Nigeria over missing luggage and passenger rights In a decisive judgment that could redefine how international airlines handle passengers’ rights in Nigeria, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered British Airways to pay ₦53 million in compensation to a Nigerian passenger, Mr. Stephen Osho, over the […]
SEC WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE” INVESTMENT PLATFORMS
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has issued a strong warning to Nigerians: beware of online platforms offering unrealistic financial returns. Agama emphasized that the true sign of a legitimate investment scheme is registration with the SEC—not just a CAC certificate. “If it sounds too good to be true, […]
CRAN Mourns Former IGP Solomon Arase — A True Ally of the Press
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has paid heartfelt tribute to the late former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, describing him as a rare gem in the force and a dependable friend to journalists. CRAN President, Olalekan Olabulo, recalled Arase’s deep connection with crime reporters, dating back to his days at the SCID, Yaba […]
WIKE REGAINS POLITICAL CONTROL IN RIVERS STATE AMID CONTROVERSIAL LG POLLS!
In a dramatic twist in Rivers State politics, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reclaimed grassroots control after the August 30 local government elections, with his loyalists sweeping 20 of 23 LGAs across both APC and PDP. Governor Fubara, Wike’s estranged political godson, even lost his own LGA (Opobo-Nkoro) to the opposition. The polls, held under […]
GOV OKPEBHOLO INTENSIFIES OVERSIGHT ON ROAD PROJECTS, DEMANDS QUALITY, SPEED FROM CONTRACTORS
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has intensified pressure on contractors handling critical road projects across the State, insisting on the delivery of durable infrastructure that reflects value for taxpayers’ money. On August 31, 2024, the Governor undertook an extensive inspection tour of several road projects on his return from Irrua, in Esan Central Local […]
