Ian Watkins, former lead singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has died at the age of 48 following an attack at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in West Yorkshire. Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for a series of serious sexual offences, including crimes involving children. He was also subject to an additional six years…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved presidential pardon and clemency for 175 individuals, following recommendations endorsed by the National Council of State during its meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Abuja. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the clemency list includes…
On-air personality Dotun has expressed his preference for the interview approach of Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni over that of Channels TV’s political correspondent Seun Okinbaloye. His comment came in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter), where a user compared the questioning styles of both journalists during interviews with politicians. Reacting to…
A tragic accident along the Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State claimed the life of a pregnant woman and left several others injured on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The crash involved a payloader, a Toyota Camry (registration number AAB-248 MK), and a commercial tricycle (marked JGB-643 VD). Spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on the Federal Government to take firm, fair, and immediate action to stop the ongoing violence and killings targeting Christian communities across the country—particularly in Northern Nigeria. In a strongly worded statement, CAN emphasized that the continued loss of life…
Vigilantes have arrested a man identified as Peters Shina for allegedly vandalizing high-tension electricity cables along Ashara village in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory. Yunusa Saidu, a member of the vigilante group, confirmed the arrest on Monday, October 6, 2025, stating that Shina was caught around 4:23 pm on Thursday after villagers spotted him…
A part of the Rivers State Secretariat complex, specifically the Podium Block, was engulfed in flames today, October 6. Videos from the scene captured thick smoke rising from the building, sparking panic among workers and prompting evacuations. The Podium Block accommodates several state ministries, including departments of works and social welfare. The cause of the…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the Federal Government will not renew the licenses of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that fail to meet performance standards when their current licenses expire in 2028. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 in Abuja during a session focused on the power sector, Adelabu highlighted…
As the Nigeria Police Force begins enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit policy, the Borno State Police Command has revealed that armed robbers, kidnappers, drug traffickers, and terrorists have been using tinted vehicles to carry out their illicit activities. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, made the disclosure in a statement released on Saturday, October 4,…
A portion of the First Bank building on Library Avenue in Umuahia, Abia State, collapsed on the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, 2025, triggering panic in the busy commercial district that hosts several banks, offices, and retail shops. While details regarding casualties or the extent of structural damage remain unclear, emergency responders and security personnel…
