Edo protest: Detained AAU students regain freedom
Students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were arrested and remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre over a recent protest, have been released alongside other detainees. The release was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele. The students were among 52 persons […]
Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after N50m ransom
An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. Dr Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger […]
Impeachment: Rivers Assembly fails to reconvene
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting. During its first sitting in 2026, held last Thursday, the House had commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct, including the […]
Opposition knocks FG over alleged $9m US lobbying deal
The African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party and the Labour Party have criticised the Bola Tinubu administration over reports that the Federal Government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States, describing it as an attempt to polish Nigeria’s image abroad while citizens continue to grapple with […]
JUST IN: Court strikes out FG’s criminal charges against Natasha
An Abuja High Court, on Thursday, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, […]
US visa shockwave: Trump order may delay 5,000 intending Nigerian immigrants
No fewer than 5,000 intending Nigerian immigrants to the United States may be delayed following the new visa restrictions imposed on Nigeria and 74 other countries by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Data from the US consulate in Lagos show that 5,626 immigrant visas were issued in 2023, up from 4,219 in 2022—an increase of […]
