- Crime & City Diary
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks, destroy camps in Timbuktu Triangle
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in the Timbuktu Triangle, recording further operational gains against the insurgents. In a statement on Monday, the military explained that the successes were achieved during the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity on Sunday, January 18,…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
Inspector dies after being shot by colleague during duty in Rivers State
An inspector with the Nigeria Police Force, Ibrahim Sani, has died after he was allegedly shot by a colleague while on duty in Rivers State. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at about 1:20 p.m. at Next Cash and Carry Supermart, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt. Inspector Sani and another officer, Inspector Daniel Dauda, both attached to 14 Police Mobile…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
Police arraign blogger over alleged false accusations against Ogun State govt
The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abeokuta against a social media blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as @justadetoun, over alleged cyberbullying, false accusations and other offences under the Cybercrimes Act. The command explained that the charges stem from a series of online publications allegedly targeted at the Ogun State Government…
Read More » - Perspectives
Leadership under pressure: Sadio Mané on leading without a title, by Kayode Adebiyi
Leadership is most clearly revealed in moments of crisis. These are moments when emotions run high, injustice feels overwhelming, and failure appears inevitable. One of the most compelling modern examples of such leadership came from Sadio Mané during a tense and controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco. What unfolded that night was far more than a football…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
BREAKING: Students protest at Ondo College of Health Technology
By Boye Oyeyemi – Students of the Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure, on Monday staged a protest over alleged extortion and poor infrastructure at the institution. The protesters gathered at the school’s main gate, blocking access, setting tyres on fire, and chanting slogans, bringing academic activities to a halt. They vowed that lectures and examinations would not resume…
Read More » - Politics
FG refutes Northern Elders Forum claim on Lagos gold refinery
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) suggesting that the federal government owns or established a gold refinery in Lagos, calling the allegation “completely false.” In a statement responding to NEF’s remarks, signed by its spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the ministry clarified that the Lagos gold refinery is a private initiative…
Read More » - Homeland News
Oyedele, Olu Verheijen to deliver Ondo State 50th anniversary lecture
The Ondo State Government has unveiled a series of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation, celebrating five decades of development, resilience, and cultural pride. Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Committee, said the celebrations have been designed to combine reflection, thanksgiving, intellectual engagement, cultural expression, and broad-based participation.…
Read More » - National News
Tinubu celebrates Customs chief Adewale Adeniyi at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, celebrated on January 19. In a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Adeniyi’s 60th birthday as a significant milestone, reflecting decades of dedication, hard work, and commitment to national…
Read More » - Perspectives
FIRS To NRS : So far so seamless, by Arabinrin Aderonke
The establishment of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) represents a defining moment in the evolution of Nigeria’s tax administration. Transitioning from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is not merely a change in name or structure; it signals a broader reform agenda aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation, improving taxpayer experience, and supporting national development. The…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
FG charges Ozekhome over alleged forgery in UK property dispute
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a criminal charge against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom. The three-count charge, filed on Friday before a Federal High Court in Abuja, was submitted by Osuobeni Akponimisingha, head of the high-profile prosecution department at the…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel