Edo Police Storm Kidnappers’ Den, Rescue GUO Bus Passengers, Four Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued the nine abducted victims of two separate kidnapped incidents along the Benin–Lagos corridor and adjoining forest areas in the state. The image maker of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed the rescue in a statement issued on Friday night. Ikoedem said the […]
‘You Can’t Remove Subsidy and Keep Borrowing’ –Emir Sanusi Lamido Blasts Tinubu’s Government
The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has reiterated that Nigeria had no choice but to remove fuel subsidy, warning that the previous system was no longer sustainable. “I have always said the subsidy regime was unsustainable. We cannot continue supporting foreign refineries when we’re an oil-producing country,” he said. He also dismissed artificial exchange […]
Anger As NELFUND Delays Student Loan Disbursement
A wave of complaints has erupted across Nigeria over delays in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with many beneficiaries accusing the agency of poor communication and slow processing. The issue began trending on social media on Friday, April 24, 2026, as students from several tertiary institutions decried their […]
Falana: Lagosians Free to Move During Sanitation Exercise
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged residents of Lagos State to disregard any restriction of movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, insisting there is no law backing such limitations. Falana maintained that residents are free to go about their normal activities, stressing that the exercise does not legally […]
Over 11,000 Nigerians Apply to Sail on Navy Warships — Spokesman
No fewer than 11,000 Nigerians have applied for the opportunity to sail aboard Nigerian Navy warships, underscoring overwhelming public interest in the initiative. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abi Folorunso, disclosed this in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, April 24, 2026, expressing surprise at the volume of […]