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…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been re-elected as Governor of Ekiti State after a commanding victory in the June 20 governorship election, securing a second term in office and becoming the first governor in the state’s history to win back-to-back re-election victory. According to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives…
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has resurfaced in a new video, claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security personnel and renewing calls for negotiations with the Nigerian government. In the footage reportedly recorded on June 20, 2026, Turji alleged that fighters under his command carried out attacks against security forces operating in parts of Sokoto…
Voting has commenced across Ekiti State as residents take part in the 2026 governorship election, with early reports showing the arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and election materials at several polling units. Some locations recorded strong voter presence, including areas linked to incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The election pits the ruling All…
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Eware II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses across Edo State for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing the growing insecurity affecting several communities in the state. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Benin City, comes amid increasing concerns over kidnappings, cult-related violence, and…
Nollywood has gathered to bid farewell to actor and filmmaker Alexx Ekubo, whose death has left colleagues, fans, and the Nigerian entertainment industry in mourning. The 40-year-old actor was laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, following a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Ekubo, known for his roles in popular…
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted three containers containing Cannabis Sativa and expired pharmaceutical products worth ₦12.8 billion in a major anti-smuggling operation at the Lagos port. The seizure followed an intelligence-led operation carried out in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to Customs officials, officers used…
Nigeria has officially launched FreeTV, a new digital broadcasting platform that offers viewers access to more than 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-delayed transition from analogue to digital television. The platform went live nationwide on June 17 as part of the Federal Government’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO)…
Nigeria is facing a deepening healthcare crisis as the continued migration of medical professionals abroad leaves hospitals struggling with severe staff shortages, medical experts have warned. Recently, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) revealed that only about 55,000 of the more than 130,000 doctors registered in the country are actively practicing, resulting in a doctor-to-patient ratio…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin The Federal Government has confirmed that the first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning, marking the beginning of a broader repatriation exercise focused on assisting citizens that are affected by rising anti-foreigner tensions in the country. According…
