Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the detention of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore by the police, accusing authorities of targeting him for exercising his right to freedom of expression. In a statement shared on social media, the human rights organization criticized the bail conditions imposed on Sowore, describing them as unconstitutional and a violation of … Read more
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has volunteered to join security agencies across the country to fight terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality. The pro-Biafra group in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful said the IPOB is focused on ensuring an end to criminality across all states in the … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, also known as “Black Jesus,” for alleged assault, arson, and vandalism of property valued at over ₦1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed that Falola was arrested on January … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has assured of the commitment of his administration to expanding and fast-tracking universal energy access for Nigerians by 2030. He stated that these can be achieved through strategies such as increasing electricity access, boosting clean cooking solutions for people and expanding renewable energy to 50% of the energy mix amongst others. Naija … Read more
The lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has condemned the proposal to arm Igbo youths against the group by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. Ejiofor described Gumi’s proposal to the Federal Government of Nigeria as dangerous, divisive and inflammatory. In a statement issued on Monday, January 27, … Read more
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, played a pivotal role in ensuring Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, secured his gubernatorial ticket and eventual victory in 2018. Dogara, in a statement issued on Tuesday through his media aide, Turaki Hassan, accused … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, widely known as ‘Black Jesus,’ for alleged assault, arson, and the destruction of property valued at over N1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, Falola was taken into … Read more
Super Eagles player Moses Simon and his wife, Ibukun Moses-Simon, have joyfully welcomed their first son into the world. The proud father took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news, posting images of his wife during her pregnancy and moments from the hospital with their newborn. “I find no words strong enough to express my … Read more
The leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said the party’s former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is an expelled member of the party. The party leadership also said Governor Abba Yusuf’s suspension remains valid until the end of January. Naija News reports that the National Secretary of NNPP, Ogini Olaposi, stated this … Read more
The trending news about the purported arrest of the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has been debunked by the Defence Head Quarters (DHQ). According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, on Tuesday, the news regarding the capture of Turji by military troops is fake and should be disregarded. He said, … Read more