Northern Begging Linked to Disability Neglect
National News – Former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has blamed the surge in street begging across Northern Nigeria on the long-standing neglect of persons with disabilities (PWDs). He made this assertion on Friday in Abuja during the 10th anniversary of Let’s Talk Humanity, an advocacy group focused on inclusive education. According to Ganduje, the […]
Falana Challenges Lagos Sanitation Movement Restriction
National News – Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has sparked fresh controversy in Lagos by declaring that residents are legally free to move during the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The statement, made on Saturday, April 25, directly challenges the stance of the Lagos State Government, which had urged citizens to remain indoors between […]
Benue Traditional Ruler, Family Killed in Fresh Attack
National News – A traditional ruler, Chief Momo Awodi, his wife Abigail, and their son were killed on Thursday night in Olegabulu community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, in what residents describe as a calculated and deceptive attack. The incident, which also claimed two other lives and left one injured, has intensified fears […]
Wike Appoints Procurement Aide After Retirement
National News – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Onsachi Idris as Senior Special Assistant on Procurement, a move announced on April 24, 2026, in Abuja. The appointment comes just a day after Idris retired from the civil service, marking a swift transition from public service into a political advisory […]
Kwara Monarchs Flee Amid Rising Insecurity
National News – A deepening security crisis in Kwara State has forced at least 30 traditional rulers to abandon their palaces across the southern region, following sustained kidnappings, killings, and armed attacks. The monarchs, who serve as grassroots authority figures, have relocated to safer urban centres such as Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa, and Lagos. The exodus, […]
EFCC Grabs Ayeni Over N36bn Fraud
National News – Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested former Skye Bank Plc chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged fraud involving N36.54bn and $30m, intensifying scrutiny of financial sector accountability. Ayeni was picked up in Abuja on Thursday and is currently in EFCC custody as investigations continue. According to investigators, the […]