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‘Struggle Continues’: Sowore Released Amid Protests and Outcry

Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore has been released from police custody after his arrest earlier this week. Confirming his release in a post on X, Sowore accused the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police of unlawful detention, adding that his freedom was “nothing to celebrate” while the fight for justice continues. […]

Tinubu Endorsements Stir Crisis in PDP as Party Issues Stern Warning

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid to desist or face tougher sanctions. In a statement on Friday, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba said such endorsements were anti-party activities and a violation of the PDP constitution. Citing Section 10(6) of the constitution, he reminded members that no […]

From 38% to 63%: WAEC Admits Marking Error, Updates WASSCE Scores

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued corrected results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) following an error in the marking process. Head of the National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, told a press conference on Friday that an internal review revealed that a wrong serialised code file was used in […]

From Fuji Stage to No-Fly List: KWAM 1 Says Sorry After Abuja Airport Drama

Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has apologised for the altercation involving him and ValueJet staff at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday. In a video released to Channels Television on Friday, KWAM 1 described the incident as regrettable, saying he takes full responsibility for his actions. “I […]

‘No One Is Safe’: Labour Union, Atiku Condemn Police Over Sowore Arrest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the repeated arrest and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, warning that such actions risk returning Nigeria to a dictatorship where dissent is crushed. In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the union described Sowore as a “moral compass” whose harassment reflects a dangerous slide […]

NCAA Petitions AGF, IGP to Prosecute KWAM 1 Over Abuja Airport Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the prosecution of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over what it described as unruly behaviour at the Abuja airport on Tuesday. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu […]

WhatsApp Bans 6.8 Million Scam Accounts, Rolls Out New Safety Features

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has banned over 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam operations and introduced new safety features to curb fraud and enhance user protection. The development was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by Mr Kojo Boakye, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye. Boakye explained […]

Tinubu Signs NIIRA 2025 into Law, Sets New Direction for Insurance Sector

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reforms (NIIR) Bill 2025 into law, marking a significant step in the federal government’s agenda to strengthen the financial sector and realise a $1 trillion economy. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The new […]

Will It Pour Where You Live? NiMet Issues 3-Day Flood and Storm Alert

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Wednesday to Friday, with a high likelihood of flooding in several states. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Tuesday, NiMet predicted thunderstorms across the northern region on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall expected in parts of Kaduna State. Later in […]

Benue Mourns as Travellers, Community Attacked

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of two travellers along the Awajir-Oju Road, describing the act as a brutal and senseless attack on indigenes of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor said preliminary security reports indicated that the victims, […]

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