Police Arrest Suspect Over Eight Corpses As Obanliku Assault Investigation Begins
The Cross River State Police Command on Friday dismissed a viral video alleging insecurity in Boki and Ikom, describing it as misleading. Police authorities said their preliminary findings confirmed the footage did not originate from Cross River State as widely claimed online.
Reps to Hold Emergency Session on 2027 Election Timetable
The House of Representatives will hold an emergency sitting on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to deliberate on electoral matters following the release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan announced on Friday that the presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on 20 […]
China to Remove Tariffs on Imports from 53 African Countries
China has announced that it will implement a zero-tariff policy on imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, starting on 1 May 2026. The move, reported by Reuters citing Chinese state media on Saturday, aims to deepen economic ties between China and Africa under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa […]
Alleged Wiretapping: Presidency Calls For Investigation Of Former Kaduna Gov
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The presidency has said that the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s is not too big to face the full weight of the law if found guilty of an alleged wiretapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line just as it calls for thorough investigation into the matter. Recall that El-Rufai claimed […]
Video: Boko Haram Parades 176 Abductees in Woro, Accuses Government of Cover-Up
Tension has gripped residents of Woro community in Kwara State after a disturbing video surfaced online showing insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram parading what they claimed to be 176 kidnapped victims, including women and children. In the footage seen by Truth Live News, the armed group assembled dozens of visibly distressed captives […]
Lassa Fever Pounds Edo, Claims 6 Lives
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Edo State has claimed the lives of six persons. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, revealed to Journalists in Benin. Besides the number of deaths, he said the state also recorded 28 confirmed cases of the Lassa fever. Consequently, in line with national […]