Sept. 15, 2025 The Katsina state government says it will provide industrial tools to the repentant bandits, as part of the social reintegration programme. The government also planned to provide 152 houses/business…
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IPI raises alarm over rising media repression in Nigeria
The International Press Institute (IPI), a global body committed to protecting press freedom and the free flow of information, has raised concern over the recent cases of media repression in the…
Conservationists fight to save Nigeria’s sea turtles from pollution, poachers
September 15, 2025 Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria’s sea turtles, say conservationists battling to save them. “We’re seeing a drastic decline,” said…
Peter Obi felicitates Pope Leo XIV at 70: A man of faith, humility, courage
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined the Universal Church in celebrating the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV. In a message…
Judge transfers Nnamdi Kanu’s motion to CJ for reassignment
Sept. 15, 2025 Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Monday, sent back to the chief judge (CJ), a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the…
UNN bans social activities on campus beyond 6.pm
Sept. 15, 2025 The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has banned all social activities on campus beyond 6.pm. The directive is contained in a statement signed by Mr. Inya…
NBA demands justice, protection for family of boy allegedly killed by police in Cross River
Sept. 14, 2025 The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has demanded for the protection of the mother of a 22-year-old boy allegedly killed by one of the security aides attached to Gov. Bassey…
Police rescues 5 abducted children in Adamawa
Sept. 14, 2025 The Adamawa Police Command has rescued five children suspected to have been abducted from Maiduguri in Borno and transported to Mubi town in Adamawa. The Command spokesman, SP Suleiman…
Indian businessman, 3 others arrested over N3.9bn tramadol intercepted at Lagos airport
Sept. 14, 2025 An Indian businessman Gupta Ravi Kumar and their three Nigerian accomplices have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the seizure…
Two dead bodies recovered from Lagos building collapse
Sept. 13, 2025 Two male dead bodies have been recovered from a three-storey building that collapsed under construction on Friday night at Yaba, a suburb of Lagos. Mrs. Ibitayo Adenike, Acting Head,…