At least eight people, including a baby girl, have been confirmed dead after a three-storey shopping mall collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State, triggering a massive rescue operation involving multiple emergency agencies. The building, located along Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop in Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area, caved in on Thursday…
A long-running search for answers in the case of missing #EndSARS journalist Pelumi Emmanuel Onifade has reached a significant milestone after DNA testing reportedly confirmed that an unidentified body held for years by authorities belongs to the young reporter. Onifade, a 20-year-old intern with Gboah TV, disappeared on October 24, 2020, while covering events linked…
Nigerian authorities have intensified their crackdown on security-related offences, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preparing to arraign individuals and companies linked to terrorism financing, while a Kaduna court has ordered the remand of 24 suspects connected to recent violent community disturbances. The EFCC confirmed it is set to file charges against suspects…
The Presidency has strongly rejected viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out seeking re-election in 2027, describing the story as false and misleading. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms did not originate from the President and should be disregarded. According…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as authorities intensify their efforts to address the growing insecurity in the region. The directive comes amid ongoing operations linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in parts of the state. According to…
Nigeria’s long-debated push for state policing has taken a major step forward after President Bola Tinubu formally transmitted the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate for consideration. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution and create a legal framework that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces…
The death toll from a deadly attack on Kawel village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 22, according to community leaders and emergency responders. The attack reportedly occurred late Sunday night in Mushere District, when armed assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents. Several civilians, health workers,…
Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives as health authorities report a rise in the disease’s fatality rate to 25 per cent. The Nigeria Center for Disease and Prevention (NCDC) said the increase reflects growing concern over the spread of the virus across the country. A fresh outbreak in Benue State has also claimed…
Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign amid growing concerns over economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The calls came from opposition figures, including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi and House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, who criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising insecurity, and recent security…
Nigerian security forces have recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations against bandit and terrorist networks in the Northwest, rescuing kidnapped victims and disrupting planned attacks across Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations were carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, with troops from the Joint Task Force North West responding to intelligence reports and distress calls…
