The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has allegedly transferred the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7 Abuja, Usaini Gumel, to Community Policing, Research and Planning for allegedly condemning Rivers’ state of emergency. Naija News reports that AIG Gumel allegedly said President Bola Tinubu’s action and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his … Read more

A high court sitting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, has issued an interim order restraining supporters of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from holding a planned rally in his honour. The rally, originally scheduled for April 12 at the Tombia Roundabout open field, has now been halted pending the determination … Read more

The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the … Read more

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the loss of 165 megawatts (MW) of electricity following an incident on the Ikeja-West/Osogbo 330 kV transmission line. The disruption, which occurred on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 9:22 pm, was caused by severe windy rainfall and a trailer truck accident that resulted in the collapse … Read more

The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are being monitored. Naija News reported that Trump, at an event he tagged ‘Liberation Day’, on Wednesday, slammed a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from all countries of the world. According to … Read more

A report has emerged alleging that former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has been holding 15 of her domestic staff in Bayelsa State’s Okaka Correctional Centre since 2019 over unproven accusations of theft. The workers have reportedly languished behind bars without a court conviction, as their trial has been delayed repeatedly, allegedly under the orders of … Read more

As Nigerians navigate through April, the significance of these public holidays and observance days cannot be overstated. These moments offer more than just time off from work; they provide opportunities for reflection, family bonding, and contributing to larger causes. Whether it’s commemorating religious milestones or raising awareness about global health and environmental issues, these days … Read more

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has confirmed that corps members who recently completed their service will receive arrears of the newly approved ₦77,000 allowance. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the Batch A 2025 Pre-Mobilisation Workshop for heads of corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders, Nafiu reassured … Read more

The Supreme Court has removed Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party. In a decision made on Friday, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court said the Court of Appeal in Abuja lacked the jurisdiction to confirm Abure as the party’s leader. The judges said that the case was about party leadership, … Read more

Residents and travellers have renewed their calls for urgent safety measures in the Oko Olowo area of the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway, Kwara state following yet another fatal accident that claimed two lives. According to eyewitnesses, the accident, which occurred on Thursday, involved a motorcycle popularly known as “Ladies Bike” and a petrol tanker. Legit.ng learned that … Read more