The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of the outbound carriageway of the Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island for safety investigations and repair works. The indefinite closure is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested three persons living with disabilities for alleged drug trafficking in separate operations across Anambra State and Kwara State. This was revealed on Sunday in a statement by the Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, where he said operatives acting on intelligence tracked 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara to Akpaka…
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over several stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada after intercepting them at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, in what officials described as a major breakthrough against transnational vehicle theft syndicates. The recovered vehicles, which included exotic brands such as Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz, were formally handed over…
At least 13 persons have been killed after gunmen attacked Ngbra Zongo community in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of Friday. Several other residents were also injured during the attack, which locals said began around midnight as the assailants stormed the community shooting sporadically and attacking…
The Senate on Thursday passed the N2.285 trillion 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with a substantial N1.741 trillion allocation dedicated to capital projects aimed at accelerating infrastructure and development across Abuja and the satellite towns. Barau hails estimates as “top notch”, says Abuja is undergoing major transformation The approval followed…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest and extradition of Xu Qing, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a massive Ponzi-style investment fraud estimated at over $245 million. Authorities said the suspect was returned to China to stand trial after being apprehended in Ogun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, police spokesperson…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called for the withdrawal of licences held by MTN Nigeria and MultiChoice in response to attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. He spoke during plenary at the National Assembly. The lawmaker, who represents Edo North, raised the issue after reports of fresh violence against foreign nationals, including Nigerians. He said Nigeria…
The Federal Government has demanded urgent accountability from South Africa following the deaths of two Nigerians and a wave of anti-foreigner protests, warning that the incidents threaten diplomatic relations and the safety of its nationals. The government issued the strong position after inviting South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lesoli Machele, to a meeting…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman and four others over the unlawful killing of a suspect in the Effurun area of Delta State. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who announced the dismissal, said the officers would be prosecuted. The extra-judicial killing of the suspect,…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has stated that Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will not be removed from her position as an ordained pastor in the church. Speaking during the monthly Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye explained that Oluremi Tinubu was ordained as an Assistant Pastor more than…
