Inmate Escapes from Maximum-Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri The Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, Borno State Command, has announced the escape of an inmate from the Maximum-Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The escapee was identified as 22-year-old John Israel, although his name appears as “JOHN ISEARL” on his inmate uniform. The NCoS said he is from […]

Police Arrest Suspected Mastermind of Mangu Attack That Killed 25 The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a key suspect believed to be the mastermind of Tuesday’s deadly attack on Bimper village in Mangu Local Government Area, which left 25 people dead and four others injured. The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, […]

Davido, Wande Coal Clash Over Unreleased ‘Come My Way’ Collaboration Afrobeats stars Davido and Wande Coal have traded heated words on social media after a disagreement over an unreleased version of Wande Coal’s hit song “Come My Way” escalated into personal jabs The disagreement followed comments Davido made during an appearance on the Uncut podcast, […]

Lagos Declares Thursday Work-Free for 2026 Isese Day Celebration The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for public servants, political appointees and other government workers to commemorate this year’s Ìsese Day. The annual celebration recognises Yoruba indigenous culture, traditions and spirituality, with traditional worshippers using the occasion for religious […]

Adebayo Faults Tinubu’s Absence at National Peace Accord Signing Social Democratic Party SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to personally attend the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The accord was signed in Abuja on Tuesday by presidential candidates and political party […]

Nigeria’s 2027 Election Campaigns Begin as Economy Takes Centre Stage Campaigning for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections officially began on Wednesday, putting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic record and the country’s cost-of living crisis at the heart of the political contest. The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027, with Tinubu seeking […]

Oyo state Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human-parts merchants following months of intelligence gathering, surveillance and monitoring of their activities across the state. According to the command, the suspects were arrested at their various hideouts in the Iseyin and Saki areas during an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Command Monitoring Unit. Police operatives subsequently […]

Ben Murray-Bruce Urges Tinubu to Appoint More ‘Mad Men’ to Fix Nigeria Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint more “mad men” to his administration individuals he described as bold, results-driven officials willing to challenge entrenched interests and confront Nigeria’s inefficient systems. Murray-Bruce made the call in an open letter to […]

Ogun Declares August 20 Public Holiday for Isese Day The Ogun State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Isese Day, a celebration of Yoruba traditional religion, culture and heritage. The declaration was announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, who […]

Davido Says Akpabio, Dangote Asked Him to Delete Osun Election Posts Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote contacted him during the 2026 Osun State governorship election and asked him to delete posts he had made about the poll. Speaking in an […]

Ezekwesili Demands Cancellation of £746m Ports Deal as BudgIT Pushes Fiscal Transparency Former Minister of Education and Solid Minerals Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately terminate the controversial £746 million financing arrangement for the rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, describing the transaction as opaque […]

2027 Peace Accord Signed as Opposition Questions Its Impact Presidential candidates and political party leaders have signed the National Peace Accord ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, pledging to promote peaceful, credible and issue-based campaigns. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the commencement of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly […]

FCCPC Probes Possible Cement Price Manipulation in Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission FCCPC has uncovered indications of possible price manipulation in Nigeria’s cement market, raising fresh concerns over the continued rise in cement prices despite the country’s substantial production capacity and abundant limestone resources. The preliminary findings followed a three-month, industry-wide investigation […]

INEC Projects Over 100 Million Registered Voters for 2027 Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has projected that Nigeria’s registered voter population will surpass 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a […]

Okocha Reveals Moment That Announced Him to the World Nigerian football legend Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed that his unforgettable solo goal against German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn was the moment that announced him to the football world. Okocha produced the famous piece of skill while playing for Eintracht Frankfurt against Karlsruher SC in the Bundesliga. […]

Julius Berger Delivers 19.79km Road, Seven Bridges in River Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has completed the 19.79-kilometre Buguma-Abalama-Tema-Degema-Abonnema Road in Rivers State, alongside the rehabilitation of seven bridges along the strategic riverine corridor. The project, which cuts across Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas, was commissioned on Monday by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. […]

NDLEA Busts Alleged N39bn Cocaine Cartel, Arrests Social Media Influencer The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has announced the dismantling of an alleged international cocaine trafficking cartel, with the arrest of its Nigerian ringleader as he attempted to flee the country for Paris. The NDLEA said it intercepted 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine, with an […]

Celebrating 19 Years of Priestly Service Rev. Fr. Amb. Moweta Solomon Chukwuemeka 19 Years of Faith, Sacrifice, Service & Humanity The Investors & Diplomatic Peace Ambassadors of Nigeria IDPAN warmly celebrates and congratulates Rev. Fr. Amb. Moweta Solomon Chukwuemeka on the remarkable occasion of his 19th Priestly Anniversary. For nineteen years, your priestly journey has […]

Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Built on Abuja Water Channels Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels and drainage corridors in Abuja, following recent flooding in parts of the capital. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday after inspecting flood-affected […]

Ogogo’s Daughters Seek Urgent Medical Help as Actor Battles Stage-Four Cancer The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father, saying he is battling stage-four cancer. The actor’s daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, made separate emotional appeals on social media, asking Nigerians, well-wishers […]

Nigeria’s Silent Air Pollution Crisis Puts Lung Health at Risk Nigeria is facing a largely overlooked public health crisis as millions of citizens are exposed daily to polluted air from household cooking smoke, vehicle emissions, industrial activities, construction dust, open waste burning and gas flaring. The warning comes amid growing concern over the country’s respiratory […]

Middle Belt Forum Rejects FG’s Renewed Cattle Ranching Policy The Middle Belt Forum MBF has rejected the Federal Government’s renewed cattle ranching policy in the region, expressing concern that allocating land for ranches could worsen insecurity and facilitate the establishment of permanent settlements for pastoralists. In a statement by its national spokesman, Luka Binniyat, the […]

Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Eases to 15.43%, but Food Inflation Surges to 20.31% Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 15.43 per cent in July 2026, offering fresh signs of moderation in overall price pressures. However, the relief remains limited for households as food inflation accelerated sharply to 20.31 per cent, according to the latest Consumer Price […]

Kebbi Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Newborn Theft The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, over the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Rikoto, Zuru Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the incident occurred on July 23, 2025, when Ibrahim allegedly approached Fatima Muhammad, […]