20 Prospective NYSC Corps Members Abducted in Imo Regain Freedom After Seven Days
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camp in Abia State have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. The graduates were kidnapped on October 1, 2026,…
2027 Election: Makinde Tells Nigerians to Judge Tinubu by Electricity Promise
The Governor of Oyo State and 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to assess President Bola Tinubu’s performance based on his promise to address the country’s persistent electricity…
Presidency Denies Withholding ₦250bn NLNG Dividends for Each State
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividends meant for each of Nigeria’s 36 states, describing the allegation as false and economically unrealistic. Presidential…
State Police Amendment: Only Four States Approve Bill as 20 More Needed to Meet Constitutional Requirement
The proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria is facing a major legislative hurdle, with only four of the 36 state Houses of Assembly having approved the constitutional amendment required to introduce decentralised policing. Edo, Osun, Oyo and…
20 Abducted NYSC Members: Kidnappers Slash Ransom From N1bn to N100m as Victims Are Beaten
Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from N50 million to N5 million per victim. The reduction means the total ransom being…
Egbetokun Reveals What Nigeria Must Do to End Rising Insecurity
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the federal and state governments to tackle poverty, unemployment and other governance challenges as part of efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria. Egbetokun made the call while…
