Certificate Forgery Scandal: Atiku Calls For Beaming Of Searchlights On Tinubu, Other Ministers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the beaming of searchlights including a comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) including President Bola Tinubu. Atiku has alleged that the administration’s response to the situation has been inadequate and that those responsible […]
17 Benue LGAs Areas Under Attacks, Thousands Displaced
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has revealed that 17 out of 23 local government areas in the state are experiencing attacks, resulting in thousands of displacements. According to Dr. James Iorpuu, Executive Secretary of BSEMA, only a few council areas have been spared from the violence. Dr. Iorpuu, who also serves […]
Breaking: Police Arrest Armed Robbers Behind the Death of ARISE News Anchor
The Nigeria Police have arrested twelve suspects allegedly involved in the brutal armed robbery that led to the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, a young ARISE News anchor and producer, who died during an invasion of her Katampe residence in Abuja on September 29, 2025. According to a police statement, the suspects—comprising men and […]
What Allegedly Caused Popular Oba Market Inferno Revealed
….As Shop Owner Collapses Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Engr. Gabriel Iduseri, has blamed the inferno that engulfed a shop at the popular Oba Market at the heartbeat of Benin on alleged solar panels. The chairman of the council, Iduseri made the allegation when he paid an on-the-spot-assessment visit to […]
NRC Assures Passengers of Continued Operations Despite Vandalism on Lagos–Ibadan Rail Line
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that train services on the Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge corridor remain fully operational despite a recent act of vandalism on the route. In a statement on Tuesday, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed that key signalling equipment was stolen and damaged by unidentified vandals between the […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Minister’s Forgery Scandal, Demands Cabinet Probe
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of leading a government steeped in deceit, following the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who was exposed for forging a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate. A Premium Times investigation revealed discrepancies in Nnaji’s credentials, confirming that […]
Tinubu Confers Title Of CON On Ex-INEC Chairman, Yakubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), on the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in recognition of his dedication and integrity while serving as the chairman. The president also accepted Yakubu’s departure as the […]
Abia Government Warns Against Quack Doctors Amid Rising Eye Problems
The Abia State government has issued a warning to its citizens about the dangers of consulting quack doctors who falsely claim to be eye practitioners, particularly in rural areas. According to the government, these unqualified individuals often exploit people’s lack of knowledge, leading to worsening eye conditions due to the use of harmful substances. Dr. […]
World Bank Raises Alarm Over Growing Poverty in Nigeria
The World Bank has raised alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria, warning that recent economic reforms risk failing if they do not translate into tangible improvements for ordinary citizens. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of the October 2025 Nigeria Development Update (NDU), World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said approximately […]
Low Turnout as Osun LG Workers Return to Work After 8-Month Strike
Local government workers in Osun State have resumed work after an eight-month strike triggered by a leadership tussle. However, the first day back saw a low turnout of workers across various council secretariats. The strike, which began in February 2025, was sparked by a power struggle between elected officials of the PDP and APC. […]