The Yobe State coordinator of the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), Abubakar Jawa, and a social media influencer, known as Flag Boy, have been reportedly arrested by police in Yobe State and Abuja respectively. Naija News reports that Jawa and Flag Boy were reportedly arrested while participating in a protest against the Cybercrime Act, organized by TIB … Read more
On Sunday, April 6, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Ikorodu City FC held Shooting Stars SC (3SC) to a goalless draw—an impressive result on paper, but one that sparked chaos off it. Moments after the final whistle, Ikorodu City players and officials found themselves locked inside the dressing room, surrounded by furious home … Read more
Two Nigerian nationals and a Texan were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a multi-million dollar tax refund fraud scheme that exploited stolen identities and laundered proceeds through U.S. and foreign banks. Imafedia Adevokhai, 47, received 46 months, while Osazuwa Peter Okunoghae, 46, faced the harshest penalty with 78 months. Michael Martin, 52, … Read more
A farmer has been arrested in connection with the poisoning of 20 cows in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, sparking outrage and condemnation. Poisoning incident and arrests The arrest follows an investigation into the poisoning of the cattle, which led to the death of 13 cows, while seven others were treated by … Read more
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned herdsmen attacks in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State. Naija News reported that herdsmen, last Wednesday, attacked five communities in Bokkos, leading to the death of at least 52 persons; residents of the communities were also displaced. The former Senate President said the gruesome killing of women … Read more
Southampton Football Club have parted ways with manager Ivan Juric following the team’s relegation from the Premier League, as confirmed by the club on Monday, April 9. The journey to stay in the top flight faced significant challenges, culminating in a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham, which sealed Southampton’s fate as they recorded relegation in record … Read more
The crisis in Rivers State appears far from over as Chisom Gbali, the Commissioner for Youth under the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that there are deliberate efforts to extend the emergency rule in the state. Speaking in an interview on AriseTV, Gbali accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, … Read more
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has attributed the operational success recorded by troops to their physical and mental fitness. The GOC made this known during the opening ceremony of the 2025 8 Division Inter-Formation Corporal and Below Competition, held at the 26 Battalion Parade Ground in … Read more
Dr Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has defended the value of the naira locally despite its weakness against the dollar. He noted that $1, equivalent to over N1,500, can still buy a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, spoke when he appeared as a guest on the Mic On … Read more
FCT, Abuja – On Monday, April 7, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force used tear gas to disperse protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, following a peaceful demonstration organized by the Take-It-Back Movement and several civil society groups. The protest aimed to draw attention to various national concerns, including the alleged misuse of the … Read more
A tense standoff unfolded in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as police confronted protesters demanding the repeal of the Cybercrime Act and the return of Government in the state. The protesters, affiliated with the ‘Take It Back Movement’, had gathered at Isaac Boro Park, despite police warnings to cancel the rally. According to eyewitnesses, the Divisional … Read more
The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has asserted that there is no leadership vacuum within the party. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the National Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, Abure declared that any claims suggesting a leadership void are baseless and legally unfounded. “There is no … Read more
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said attacks of herdsmen on communities cannot be addressed without sincerity. Naija News reports that Dalung said the killing of at least 52 residents of Bokkos, in Plateau, was genocide and not herders-farmers conflict. Speaking with Arise News on Monday, the Plateau State indigene noted … Read more
A protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took a rowdy turn on Monday as police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who defied orders to vacate the streets. The protesters, made up of members of the Take It Back Movement, Civil Society Organisations, and the Niger Delta Congress, had gathered at Isaac Boro Park to … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Northern stakeholders are pushing for southern aspirants to commit to a single-term agreement. This is as coalition talks to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections gain traction. As reported by The Punch on Monday, April 7, a source involved in the coalition negotiations disclosed that northern stakeholders are urging former … Read more
The Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has countered the Social Democratic Party (SDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, over claims that the Labour Party (LP) 2023 flagbearer, Peter Obi, is among long list of politicians set to join the his party ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Naija News reports … Read more
Despite caution and advice from the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Take-It-Back-Movement on Monday, April 7, commenced its nationwide protest in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The protest led by TIB was organised in collaboration with several other civil society organisations across the country. The group said the protest is aimed at drawing the … Read more
The Bayelsa state command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has denied reports that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being held illegally at the Okaka Custodial Centre. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 6, the Okaka Custodial Centre spokesman, Isari Gbosi Tombara, described the reports as false and aimed … Read more
The Federal Government’s plan to harmonize the university degree with the Higher National Diplomas awarded by Polytechnics, will not impact the Nigeria Polytechnic Games, as confirmed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. During the opening ceremony of the 22nd Nigeria Polytechnic Games, themed “Ijakadi 2025,” held at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, … Read more
Lagos State, Nigeria – No fewer than 15 individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries following a gas explosion on Sunday afternoon in Ijora Badia, Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 4:10 pm, involved a 25kg gas cylinder in a mini shop containing five similar cylinders. According to Margaret … Read more