Akwa Ibom Govt Debunks Abduction Rumour, Makes New Agric-Business Appointments
NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed a trending social media claim alleging the abduction of students of Mary Hanney Secondary School, Oron, describing it as “malicious and fabricated” in a statement issued by the Ministry of Information. Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, said the report was entirely false and intended to […]
NASWDEN Moves Against Inner Galaxy Over ‘Massive Exploitation’, Endorses Gombe Chairman
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has declared its readiness to take decisive action against Chinese-owned steel company, Inner Galaxy, over what it described as massive exploitation, unfair pricing, and continuous violation of labour laws across Gombe State and other parts of the country. […]
Nigeria Records $20.9bn in Foreign Capital Inflows — CBN Governor
Nigeria has recorded a significant rise in foreign capital inflows this year, reaching $20.98 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, according to Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s 60th annual dinner in Lagos, Mr Cardoso said the figure represents a 70% increase compared with total […]
Enugu Women Protest as Gunmen Abduct Five, Shoot One in Ezimo
Residents of a community in Enugu State have taken to the streets after five people were reportedly kidnapped and another shot during an attack on Saturday. Women from Ezimo community, located in Udenu Local Government Area, marched through major roads to express their frustration and fear over rising insecurity in the area. One person who […]
Edo Govt Refutes Purported Revocation Of Presco Plc’s Land Rights, Sacks EDOGIS MD
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Edo State Government has refuted a public notice published on page 33 of the Vanguard newspapers, claiming that it has revoked the Statutory Rights of Occupancy hold by Presco Plc pursuant to Sections 28 and 38 of the Land Use Act. In a formal clarification on Wednesday, the […]
JUST IN: Bandits Intercept 18-Seater Bus, Abduct All Passengers on Osokoko–Obajana Road, Kogi State
Gunmen on Thursday afternoon ambushed two commercial buses along the Osokoko–Obajana highway in Kogi State, successfully abducting every passenger from one 18-seater bus while the second vehicle escaped. Eyewitnesses said the bandits struck suddenly, blocking the road and forcing one bus to a halt. Nigerian Army personnel arrived minutes later, exchanged fire with the […]
Washington ‘Will Hold Nigeria Responsible’ if Harm Comes to Rev Dachomo – US Lawmaker
A United States congressman has warned that Washington will hold the Nigerian government responsible if any harm comes to a Plateau-based pastor who says he has been receiving threats after speaking about attacks on Christian communities. Congressman Riley Moore, who represents West Virginia, issued the statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account after Reverend Ezekiel […]
FG Axes CCECC, Four Others Over Kogi Road Failures
The Federal Government on Wednesday terminated the contract for the reconstruction of the strategic 52.27 km Okene-Ajaokuta-Itobe dual carriageway in Kogi State, citing “unacceptable delays and dismal performance” by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, announced the decision after a marathon project review meeting on November […]
BSHF Collaborates EFCC To End Unwarranted Raids In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Businesses and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BSHF) in Edo State has called the emerging partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a turning point that will end misunderstandings and sudden raids on legitimate hotel businesses in the state. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, Chairman, Chief Omogiade Edokpolo described […]
Insecurity: Reps Pushes For Community Policing, Forest Guards
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the nation’s grapples with current security challenges, the House of Representatives, has finally completed its three-day special session on the security crisis in the country, with members pushing for local government autonomy, border security, community policing and forest guards as parts of measures to combat terrorism and other violent crimes in […]