Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed after a fire broke out at the popular Spar Mall in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday morning, August 22. The blaze reportedly engulfed parts of the shopping complex, with thick smoke billowing from the affected sections as efforts were made to contain the fire. The cause…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze and the suspension of three federal Permanent Secretaries over their alleged involvement in the operation of a fake government agency uncovered by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, disclosed this on…
A Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officer, identified as Joseph Ali, has reportedly died after a locally fabricated rifle he was handling accidentally discharged and struck him in the left eye in Abuja. The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 a.m. in Compensation Layout, Old Kutunku, Abuja, while Ali was preparing to leave his residence for work.…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Governor on Digital Media, Kassy Chukwu, has declared that singer Davido is barred from performing in the state following his online clash with Governor Monday Okpebholo. The controversy began after Okpebholo, while campaigning for the APC candidate ahead of the Osun State governorship election, criticised Davido’s uncle,…
More than 100 bags of human faeces have been discovered inside a residential building at No. 16 Ibadan Street, Aba, Abia State. The discovery was made on Tuesday, August 18, by officials of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Aba Zone, during an inspection of the premises. According to ASEPA, the bags of faeces…
Retired military personnel on Wednesday, August 19, staged a protest in Abuja over the alleged failure of the Federal Government to implement consequential adjustments to their pensions following salary increases approved for serving military personnel. The pensioners gathered at an open field in Area 10, Garki, near the Ministry of Defence, carrying placards and calling…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 40 suspects in separate operations over alleged cases of traffic robbery, armed robbery, kidnapping and traffic offences across the territory. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 19, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi said…
Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan has responded to criticism from the Presidency over his recent comments following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that he has no reason to be embarrassed by his remarks. Speaking in an interview, Onaiyekan said he was not trying to please the government or anyone else, but was simply expressing…
An 80-year-old man, Amos Onwe Ubochi, has been reportedly killed in Osege Village, Umuogodo Oshia Ngbo community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Ubochi was allegedly murdered on Monday, August 17, 2026, after leading a group of elders in a prayer session for the 2027 All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates. He was reportedly…
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House in Abuja. The meeting began with the national anthem shortly after Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19. Those in attendance include the Secretary to the Government of the…
