Fire Razes Federal Secretariat Complex Abuja
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting An early morning inferno has gutted sections of the Federal Secretariat Complex in Phase 1, Abuja, causing extensive damage to government property and sparking a mass evacuation of civil servants. The fire, which reportedly started around 8:20 a.m., was concentrated in Section C (Block C) of the complex, which houses the Office […]
JUST IN: Court Rejects Turaki’s Appeal, Upholds Ruling Barring INEC from Recognizing Ibadan Convention
The appellate court, in a unanimous decision, dismissed the PDP’s appeal against the October 31 ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court. The three-justice panel resolved all four issues raised by the PDP against the party, deeming the appeal meritless and frivolous. As a result, the court awarded N2 million in costs against the PDP.
Ex-Lagos Councillor Among Several Arrested as NDLEA Uncovers Drug Trafficking Operations Nationwide
A nationwide crackdown by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has led to multiple arrests and large drug seizures across several states, including the apprehension of a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State. The suspect, Sheleru Olalekan, 45 year old, who previously represented the Orimedu community for two terms and […]
Fatal Crash in Lagos Leaves Female Passenger Dead, Six Injured
A female passenger has died in a tragic road accident after she fell out of a commercial bus following a crash and was subsequently run over by an oncoming articulated truck along the Oworonsoki–Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The fatal incident occurred at New Castle Bus Stop inward Gbagada, leaving six other passengers with serious injuries. […]
Shock in Ebonyi as APC Spokesman Arrested Over Traditional Ruler’s Death
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has revealed that the state Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Simbad Ogbuatu, is currently in custody over his alleged connection to the kidnapping and eventual death of a traditional ruler in the state. The governor made the disclosure on Saturday while paying a condolence visit to […]
PSC Rejects N5m Promotion Bribery Claim, Considers Lawsuit
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed allegations that senior police officers paid N5m each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. The commission made the clarification on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu. The reaction followed […]
ADC Knocks Senate President Over Electoral Act Comment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his remarks concerning the Electoral Act 2026, accusing him of promoting legislation that undermines democratic and ethical standards in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party condemned certain provisions in the amended law, arguing […]
FG Commends Zulum for Expanding Technical, Vocational Education in Borno
The statement noted that the graduates received starter packs as well as a ₦100,000 entrepreneurship grant each to support their transition into productive economic activities.
Niger Government Orders Political Appointees to Step Down Ahead of 2027 General Elections
The Niger State Government has ordered all political appointees and public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments by March 23, 2026, to avoid violating the rules guiding the electoral process. According to reports gathered by Truth Live News International, the Secretary to the Government of Niger State […]
JUST IN: Fire Guts Head of Service Offices at Federal Secretariat in Abuja
A fire outbreak has been reported at the Federal Secretariat complex in Abuja this Monday morning March 9, 2026, with flames engulfing the Head of Service section of the building.