From April 11th through the 17th, 2025, the Edo State High Court met in Benin City to hand out sentences of varied lengths to twenty-three cyber fraudsters. On Saturday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s official X handle revealed this. “Azegbemhin and Erhabor, two justices of the Edo State High Court, met in Benin City … Read more
Chief Samuel Olaolu, chairman of the Labour Party in Ogun State, has stated that the opposition party’s goal is to depose President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which is led by the All Progressives Congress, in the 2027 general elections. By saying, “The truth is that Nigerians are fed up with the insecurity, hunger, and poor economic … Read more
Two important road development projects in the Abuja Municipal Area Council were inspected on Saturday, April 19, 2025, by Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The 10.5-kilometer Kabusa/Ketti road and the 9.8-kilometer Kabusa/Takushara road are among the projects that were examined. The former connects the districts of Kabusa, Pyakasa, … Read more
After Governor Dapo Abiodun approved and disbursed N6.7 billion to Ogun State pensioners, the Nigeria Union of Pensioners’ Ogun State Council conveyed its gratitude. In a statement signed by the union’s secretary, Bola Lawal, the chairman, Waheed Oloyede, made it clear that the agreed gratuity will benefit pensioners from both the state and local governments. … Read more
President Vladimir Putin’s proclamation of a short “Easter truce” in the three-year-long war has been criticized by Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha. Putin promised a 30-hour ceasefire on Saturday, but according to Sybiha, everyone was hoping for a 30-day end to hostilities in Ukraine from Russia. The Russian Putin told his troops “to … Read more
The political leaders of Kano State have been advised by Vice President Kashim Shettima to remain united and not let their differences in opinion drive a wedge between them. While paying his respects to the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi, in the Emir’s palace on Saturday night, he made the impassioned plea. Shettima stressed the … Read more
A village in southwestern Niger called Torodi has allegedly been completely blocked off by armed terrorist organizations, leading to growing fears of insecurity and a possible danger to Niamey, the capital of the nation. The Niakatiré road and the Kobadjé-Torodi corridor, among others, have reportedly been cut off by insurgents, according to local sources and … Read more
According to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT administration is stepping up its efforts to bridge the infrastructure gap between the urban center of Abuja and the rural areas surrounding it. On Saturday, while touring two rapidly expanding satellite towns under the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Wike made this … Read more
On Thursday and Friday, suspected herdsmen attacked towns in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas, killing 55 people. Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed the news. This was announced by Governor Alia on Saturday during his visit to the areas hit by the attacks, when he assessed the damage firsthand. An “unprovoked invasion” was what … Read more
As a result of what the Sankera Peace and Development Forum (SAPPEDEF) calls Governor Hyacinth Alia’s (who is currently in his first term) delay and claimed inaccessibility, the security situation in Benue State has deteriorated. Saturday saw the release of a strongly worded statement from the Sankera-based non-profit peace advocacy group. The statement was signed … Read more