The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 10 persons died while 11 others were injured in a crash that occurred on the Obajana–Lokoja route in Kogi state on Friday night. The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. The
Officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested 12 suspected armed robbers responsible for the robbery that led to the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. The arrest follows a directive from
Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 people who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on
A driver, Anthony Joseph, 46, was on Thursday docked in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing 800 bags of charcoal worth N21million. The defendant, whose address was not disclosed, is charged with conspiracy and theft. The prosecution counsel, Sgt. Akeem Akinloye, told the court that the
The Federal Government has reduced signature bonuses for oil blocks from about $100 million to $10 million, says the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, disclosed this on Thursday at the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) annual conference in Lagos.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has said Nigeria’s food security and sustainability are being undermined by post-harvest losses. Mr Olawumi Ayodele, Director, Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services (FDAES) at FMAFS, stated this in Ibadan during a training on cassava cultivation and processing best practices. The
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why his administration established the ₦200 billion intervention fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers, saying it became necessary to assist them in boosting competitiveness and addressing structural challenges. He said beyond the GDP growth of 4.23 per cent recorded
Engineering and construction company giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, on Friday, October 03, 2025, held its annual Cultural Day celebration across its corporate offices, regional headquarters, and project sites nationwide. The event once again highlighted the company’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity as a vital tool for fostering
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, who succumbed to injuries sustained after his wife allegedly set their apartment ablaze during a domestic dispute on September 22, 2025. According to a statement issued by Captain Lawal Muhammad, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters 2 Brigade,