The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has taken over the world. The digital space in Nigeria has grown to include over 122 million internet users as of 2025. Out of this large number of internet users, nearly 60% have encountered different types of online scams, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Digital fraud, also known as cyber fraud, […]
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order preventing the Chief Judge of Rivers State from accepting an impeachment notice directed at Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Rivers State House of Assembly had asked the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled […]
The National Working Committee, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the appointment of caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States. This was disclosed in a statement released by the National Organizing Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan. “The National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great Party, the Peoples […]
The Edo State Government has said that 38 students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested for protesting in the area will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this to Newsmen, saying that some have been released while others would regain freedom soon. He noted that the masterminds of the unrest living […]
A fire incident has burned down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling Station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle at the Ofiki area in Saki, Oyo State. The incident was confirmed in a statement released by the Chairman of the state Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, in Ibadan. According to Akinwande, the agency received a distress call […]
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, has passed away following a brief illness. The news of her death was confirmed by a close source familiar with the singer’s family. Akinnanu’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a serious leg ailment. In late 2025, a video of the […]
Over the past year, Osun State has witnessed a series of arrests and detentions linked to political activities, raising renewed concerns over civil rights, and the rule of law. From aides to concerned citizens to opposition party members and media practitioners, security agencies have repeatedly detained individuals over actions and statements considered politically sensitive, reflecting […]
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted the prerogative of mercy to seven convicted inmates serving various jail terms across the Nigerian Correctional Centres in the state. According to the statement, the seven beneficiaries were carefully selected based on verified reports of genuine remorse, good conduct, commitment to rehabilitation, and strong prospects for successful reintegration […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the disbursement of N6.452 billion to tertiary institutions for the year 2026. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ workshop with heads of beneficiary institutions on the 2026 disbursement guidelines in Abuja. Echono explained that with the planned 2026 intervention cycle, while […]
Edo State Police Command said it has arrested an 18-year-old girl, who kidnapped herself and demanded N10m ransom. The state police spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed this to newsmen, saying the suspect was kidnapped along old INEC Road, Ekpoma. Ikoedem said that technical intelligence and field investigations led to the arrest of the suspect, which later […]