Nigeria Breaking News
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned against tenure extension for Inspector General of Police (I-G) Kayode Egbetokun. The Executive Director of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement on Monday, said the extension could erode efficiency, breed division, and diminish public confidence in the police force. According to him, the amendment to the Police …
ABAKALIKI—Suspected herdsmen have reportedly invaded Amegu Nkalaha Community in Ishielu Local Government Area, of Ebonyi State and killed scores of residents, with many others escaping with various degrees of injuries. Vanguard gathered that the number of casualties could not be ascertained at the press time but the suspected herdsmen invaded the community with cutlasses and …
The feature film inspired by Wole Soyinka’s prison notes of same title- The Man Died, has been nominated for the award of “Best Feature Narrative” at the 33rd Pan African Film and Arts Festival. The award event scheduled for February 4-17 in Los Angeles, USA, is themed, Dream Beyond. The news about the nomination was contained in a letter signed …
It brings tears to the eyes when one sees the disastrous gullies of erosion eating up the road, houses and farms in Ugwuakwu village, Umuchu town, Aguata LGA, Anambra State. The road was abandoned by the former administration, and erosion is now destroying landmark projects by rapidly cutting off the food basket zone with many …
At least four soldiers are feared dead, and several others injured after a suspected drunk driver rammed into them in Lagos State. The soldiers, attached to Myoung Barracks in the Morocco area of Shomolu, were reportedly on their routine monthly road jog on Friday morning when the incident occurred. While four soldiers lost their lives, …
LAGOS—No fewer than 15 masked armed men dressed in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, and thugs posing as policemen, have invaded a popular hotel in Ago Palace Way, Lagos and subjected both their customers and visitors to hours of gruelling torture and robbery. They also forcefully removed a giant power-generating set inside …
THE Youth Party, YP, yesterday, dissociated itself from a group of individuals who have been impersonating and misrepresenting the party at the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria, FNLYLPPN. In a statement by its acting National Publicity Secretary, Ayo Ayodele, the party clarified that it was not affiliated with the …
THE management of Smiley Kids Montessori School in Sangotedo area of Lagos has expressed sadness over the death of a two-year-old pre-school child, who died in the school’s pool on January 15, 2025, saying it was cooperating with the Police for a thorough investigation into the tragic incident. Recall that there had been controversy over …
The Owo Concerned Group in Ondo State has attributed the rising cult clashes in the Owo area to political sponsorship and parental neglect. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting held over the weekend, the group urged politicians to desist from sponsoring violence and fueling crises in the town. It will be recalled that recent cult clashes …
Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly invaded a Kano businessman residence in Garo town, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, abducting his daughter, Zainab after collecting ₦8 million from the family. It was gathered that the ugly incident occurred when the gunmen, numbering about 10, stormed the residence of the well-known businessman, …