Gunmen Abduct Permanent Secretary in Nasarawa

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A senior civil servant in Nasarawa State has been kidnapped in a brazen attack that has triggered a statewide manhunt. Barrister Yusuf Musa, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and former General Manager of Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS), was seized by suspected gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, at his residence in Ungwan Nungu, Lafia. According to the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the incident occurred at approximately 3:05 a.m. Officers responding to a distress call discovered a Peugeot pick‑up van parked outside Musa’s home with all doors…

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Edo Chief Imam Debunks Police Rescue Claim: ‘I Paid Ransom ‘

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The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque, Imam Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has refuted claims by the Edo State Police Command that he was rescued from kidnappers, revealing instead that he regained freedom after paying a ransom of ₦6.5 million. Imam Obhakhobo was abducted on July 9 along the Ubiaja-Illushi Road in Edo Central, with his captors reportedly demanding ₦30 million for his release. In a statement released shortly after his return, the Edo State Police, through its spokesperson CSP Moses Yamu, credited the cleric’s release to “sustained pressure” mounted by…

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Buhari Finally Laid to Rest in Daura Amidst Tears, Tributes

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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was finally laid to rest on Tuesday evening at his private residence in Daura, Katsina State, amid a heavy outpouring of emotion, national mourning, and tributes from across Africa. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-powered federal delegation to pay their last respects to the late leader, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital at the age of 82. The solemn ceremony drew dignitaries from across the continent, including Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby, President Umaro…

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Police arrest bandits’ wives with AK-47, ammunition in Kwara forest

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Kwara State Police Command has arrested two women suspected to be wives of kidnappers for attempting to deliver an AK-47 rifle and 31 rounds of live ammunition to their husbands hiding in a forest enclave. Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, made the disclosure over the weekend while briefing journalists on recent security operations in the state. According to Ojo, the suspects — identified as Aisha Haruna, Rabi Umaru, and Fatimoh Abubakar — were apprehended at the Babanla Motor Park following credible intelligence. He said officers intercepted a suspicious vehicle, prompting…

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UK Court Fines Nigerian Woman £25,000 for False Rape Allegation Against Businessman

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A London-based Nigerian woman, Cynthia Chia, has been ordered by a UK High Court to pay £25,000 in damages for falsely accusing a Nigerian-born businessman, Idowu Ogunkanmi, of rape and subjecting him to a sustained nine-year campaign of harassment and defamation. The court described Chia’s actions as “horrific and malicious,” after it was revealed that her allegations were entirely fabricated and aimed at destroying Ogunkanmi’s personal and professional life. Ogunkanmi, a 44-year-old father of three and Dubai-based energy trader, met Chia only once in 2015 during a night out at…

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Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91

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The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91. His death was confirmed on Sunday, just hours after the reported demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a longtime friend and associate of the revered monarch. Oba Adetona ascended the throne in 1960, making him one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers. Over the decades, he earned widespread respect as a bold, influential royal figure who championed good governance, tradition, and Yoruba unity. Renowned for his wisdom, outspokenness, and deep commitment to…

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Former President Buhari dies in UK hospital

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Nigeria former President, Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Shehu’s statement read, “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. “May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus.” Further details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed. Share on: WhatsApp

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After Wike’s outburst: Anglican Church bars politicians from speaking on pulpits

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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has barred politicians and government officials from speaking on church pulpits during services and religious programmes, following widespread outrage over controversial remarks made by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Wike had come under fire after using the pulpit at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, for a politically charged speech during a recent thanksgiving service. While celebrating infrastructure achievements, the minister veered into partisan territory, attacking Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi—saying he would “never be president”—and blaming the church…

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Job seeker alleges exploitation after TikToker Peller used interview for content

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A Nigerian content creator and musician, Nkese Eyo, has accused popular TikTok personality, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja — known as Peller — of exploiting job seekers by turning a recruitment process into a content creation opportunity without their consent. The controversy began after Peller advertised a vacancy for a cameraman role on social media, promising a monthly salary of ₦500,000. The high-paying offer attracted a large number of applicants, including Master’s degree holders, who turned up for what they believed would be a serious job screening. However, Nkese, who also creates…

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Nigerian lawmakers are very corrupt; collect bribes from ministers, agencies. -National Assembly official

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A senior official of the National Assembly, Ifeoma Ofili, has stirred public outrage after making grave allegations of corruption, bribery, and manipulation by federal lawmakers, accusing them of compromising legislative integrity and diverting funds meant for staff welfare. Ofili, a director at the House of Representatives and former Clerk of the House Committee on Local Content, made the claims during a retreat organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on June 27 in Abuja. A video of her remarks at the closed-door event has since gone…

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