States generate N114bn from road taxes in three years
The 36 states generated N113.94bn from road taxes between 2023 and 2025, an analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown. According to the NBS Internally Generated Revenue at State Level 2025, the figure comprised N40.14bn collected in 2023, N23.92bn in 2024 and N49.88bn in 2025, according to state-level Internally Generated Revenue […]
Three arraigned for assaulting police
The Ogun State Police Command has said it will charge three suspects before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court for alleged obstruction and serious assault of police officers performing their lawful duties. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, adding that the suspects would be charged […]
Police arrest three over killing of woman in Oyo
Three suspected members of an armed robbery gang have been arrested after allegedly confessing to their involvement in the killing of a woman during a robbery attack in the Wofun Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The victim, 44-year-old Mrs Wahab Rukayat, was killed during the attack, while other occupants of the residence were seriously […]
Kaduna gov pardons 27 inmates to mark 66th Independence anniversary
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 27 inmates serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. The exercise brings to more than 500 the number of inmates who have benefited from the governor’s prerogative of mercy since he assumed office in […]
Sowore seeks NYSC scrapping after corps members’ abduction
The African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the immediate suspension and eventual scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps scheme following the abduction of prospective corps members in Imo State. Sowore, in a post on X on Saturday, said the recent abduction of young Nigerians travelling to their orientation camps exposed […]
“Isakaba Returns” Director Lancelot Imasuen Congratulates Phyna After Nkechi Blessing Showdown
Lancelot Imasuen, director and executive producer of Isakaba Returns, has congratulated Phyna following her victory over actress Nkechi Blessing in the celebrity boxing bout held in Lagos on Thursday. Director and executive producer of Isakaba Returns, Lancelot Imasuen, has congratulated actress and reality TV star Phyna following her victory over actress Nkechi Blessing in their […]
CONDOLENCE: Ize-Iyamu Pays Visit To Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Family Over Mother’s Demise
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, led management staff on a condolence visit to the family of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome following the passing of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, at the age of 88. google.com, pub-3120625432113532, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Speaking during […]
Three vigilantes feared killed in Kebbi-Niger border attack
Three vigilantes from Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State have reportedly been killed by suspected bandits while returning from Agwara in Niger State. The victims were identified by local sources as Abubakar Mai Nera, the vigilante commander in Saminaka, Tanko Sarki and Amadu Saminaka. The three men were said to be from Saminaka and […]
Army repels terrorist attacks, kills 16 in Adamawa
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during coordinated operations in Adamawa State. The Acting Military Information OfficerHeadquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, Mohammed Goni in a post on Nigerian Army’s X handle […]
Nigeria @66: NLC demands new minimum wage, lower petrol prices
The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded an immediate reduction in the price of petrol, a nationwide wage award and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage, warning that rising living costs have eroded workers’ purchasing power. The NLC made the demands in an Independence Day statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, […]
