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Tragedy strikes as APC Chairmanship aspirant is hacked to death in Lagos
Gunmen have shot and macheted to death a politician, Oluwatosin Onamade, in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, according to a report by PUNCH
Obasa files corruption charges against Meranda, moves to expunge her name as ex-Speaker
The Lagos State House of Assembly crisis took another turn yesterday as reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa filed a corruption case against his brief successor Mrs Mojisola Meranda at an Ikeja High Court.
Thirteen killed in herders attack on Benue community, residents flee
Thirteen individuals, including women and children, have been confirmed dead in a recent attack by herdsmen on Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Lagos Police apprehend cult leader ‘Marshal General’ over DJ’s murder in Abule-Ado
The Lagos Police Command has arrested Christian Chukwudi, also known as 'Marshal General', a suspected cult leader, in connection with the murder of Victor Dickson, a 32-year-old Disc Jockey (DJ), in the Abule-Ado area.
Police arrest three suspects over LASU graduate’s murder, hunt for others ongoing
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that its investigation regarding the disappearance of Adedamola Ogunbode, a 2024 graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), has escalated into an active murder case, with three suspects taken into custody and a manhunt underway for five additional suspects linked to the murder.
President Tinubu applauds former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, a longtime associate, at 68.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates his longtime ally and friend, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday.
Pro-Wike lawmakers give new ultimatum, caution Fubara
The political crisis in Rivers State took a fresh turn on Friday when lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cautioned Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the leadership of the State Independent Electoral Commission over the 2025 Appropriation Bill and the conduct of the October 5, 2024 local government election.
Group demands arrest of Asari Dokubo, others in Rivers over threats to disrupt oil production
The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has demanded the arrest of prominent Ijaw leaders over alleged threats to disrupt oil production if the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is impeached.
President Tinubu mourns Prince Doyin Okupe
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria's political landscape.
Doyin Okupe, ex-Presidential Spokesperson, dies at 72
It has been reported that Doyin Okupe, former spokesperson for the President, has passed away at the age of 72 years