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A journey to begin a new chapter ended in tragedy. A newly commissioned officer’s career was cut short. A young graduate’s dreams of national service and football died before they could take flight. Now, as families mourn loved ones lost in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State, one desperate wish unites them […]

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to procure vehicles exclusively from licensed local assemblers or their authorised dealers as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic automotive industry. Under the directive, government institutions will no longer be permitted to purchase foreign-assembled vehicles unless they can demonstrate that no suitable locally […]

Families say they paid between ₦3 million and ₦6 million to secure their children’s release, while Imo police insist sustained security operations forced the kidnappers to abandon their victims.** The freedom of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) abducted in Imo State has sparked controversy, with distraught parents alleging that they […]

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a blistering attack on the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, describing the measure as a panic-driven publicity stunt and a desperate political response to Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship. Atiku’s reaction followed the Federal Government’s announcement of a temporary discount on […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has drawn a 14-day battle line with the Federal Government, demanding an immediate cut in petrol prices and the reopening of negotiations on the national minimum wage—or face further action from organised labour. The ultimatum begins Friday, October 9, 2026, throwing the government a fresh economic and industrial relations challenge […]

20 corps members kidnapped on their way to NYSC orientation camps have been rescued from a forest hideout in Imo State — ending days of fear and uncertainty.** The victims were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom when kidnappers struck near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of […]

Tragedy struck in Ekpoma, Edo State, after a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, reportedly slumped and died in a hotel room shortly after an alleged sexual encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker. The incident occurred on Sunday at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who died in the 931 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft was carrying five crew members and 20 […]

₦50 million.That is the reported price kidnappers are demanding for the release of each of the young Nigerians abducted while travelling to begin their National Youth Service. Twenty young Nigerians.Potentially ₦1 billion.Think about that.These were not criminals.They were not armed men.They were young Nigerians travelling to serve their country. And somebody decided they could be […]Read More

The operation to free the abducted graduates has entered a tense new phase, with security agencies closing in on the kidnappers while exercising extreme caution over explosives reportedly planted around their hideout. Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, said security operatives tracked the kidnappers deep into the bush and used drones to pinpoint the […]

Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day produced a dramatic clash over the country’s economic direction, with President Bola Tinubu declaring that his controversial reforms are finally moving Nigeria from economic crisis toward prosperity, while former Vice President Atiku Abubakar argued that millions of Nigerians are still struggling to afford food, transport, healthcare and education. In his Independence […]

Ten victims have been rescued after gunmen ambushed two buses carrying National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State. The terrifying attack occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area, throwing commuters into panic and triggering a massive […]