Weaponising Hate in the 2027 Nigerian Election
The 2027 Election: Competition Must Not Become Conflict As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the intensity of political competition is increasing, bringing with it the familiar temptation to deploy…
Six Years on the Run: EFCC Confirms Custody of Maina’s Son After DSS Arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed taking custody of Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, son of former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, following…
(Photo)Police Lead 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Walkathon to Promote Safer Digital Space
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) on Saturday held its 2026 World Cybersecurity Awareness Walkathon at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, as part of efforts to promote online safety…
Human Rights Lawyer Tony Dania Is Dead
Barrister Tony Dania, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, has died. Dania reportedly fell seriously ill shortly after appearing on Channels Television’s Breakfast Show on September 12. He…
Farmers Find Missing Door After Triton Jet’s Mid-Air Emergency in Abuja
Farmers in Abuja have reportedly found a missing aircraft door on farmland after a Triton Aviation jet lost the door shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, forcing…
Disu Raises Alarm Over Insider Cybercrime in Financial Sector
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has raised concerns over insider-enabled cybercrime in Nigeria’s financial sector, urging banks, fintech companies and payment service providers to strengthen internal controls and…
NAPTIP Secures Conviction of Borno Woman over Sexual Exploitation of Minor
A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Sanda, to two years’ imprisonment for procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. The conviction was…
How Foul Smell, Missing Prayers Led to Discovery of Ex-Senator Mandiya’s Body
Former senator Abdul Ningi has recounted how a foul smell and concerns over his colleague’s absence from daily Muslim prayers led to the discovery of Bello Mandiya’s lifeless body in…
Luxury Cars, Magodo Land, ₦60m Spa: Inside Alleged ₦710m Fraud
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, has uncovered an alleged ₦710 million proof-of-funds fraud scheme in which proceeds were allegedly channelled into luxury vehicles, property, gambling activities and…
Okonkwo Challenges Igbo to Be More Active in Choosing Political Leaders
The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has challenged the Igbo to become more politically active and take greater interest in choosing leaders who shape their collective…
