There was heightened tension in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday as residents of Umuoyima Autonomous Community staged a protest against the state government’s move to reclaim the land formerly occupied by the Timber and Allied Market, popularly known as Ogbosisi, along Wetheral Road. The protesters, comprising elders, youths, and women, carried placards with
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, officially took over command on Wednesday, promising to enhance security through intelligence-driven and proactive policing. Adewale succeeds Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu, who has been redeployed to head the Special Protection Unit at the Force Headquarters. Commitment to Strengthening SecurityDuring
There was tension at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday as security operatives prevented journalists from accessing the premises, leaving many accredited media personnel stranded. The security agents, including the Sergeant-at-Arms and police officers stationed at the complex, justified their actions by citing “orders from above,” insisting that only individuals with official permanent identity cards
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended four individuals, including a native doctor and a teenage girl, over their alleged involvement in the gruesome murder of two young siblings in the Ogbodo Pipeline area of Rukpokwu, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. The prime suspect, identified as 27-year-old Aniekan Uko, reportedly lured the children, drugged them, and
A 31-year-old Nigerian man, Adimabua Chukwuka, is facing a possible life sentence after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 60-year-old homeless man, Mario Ferreira, in Toronto, Canada.Toronto Police Service’s 52 Division arrested Chukwuka last Friday after receiving a tip from the public. Reports indicate that he attacked Ferreira without provocation, leading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined Nigerians in celebrating renowned Fuji maestro, Adewale Ayuba, as he marks his 60th birthday. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded Ayuba’s immense contributions to the Fuji music genre, describing him as a cultural icon whose artistry has shaped
The Oyo State House of Assembly has been urged to investigate alleged financial mismanagement, illegal sales of government properties, and other irregularities within the state-owned Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS). A petition, submitted by the Association of Sacked Supervendors and Investors of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services, was received by the Assembly on March 21, 2025.
Global artificial intelligence powerhouse, OpenAI, has unveiled a groundbreaking feature that integrates image generation directly into ChatGPT, enabling users to create and modify images seamlessly using the advanced GPT-4o model. The Microsoft-backed AI firm made the announcement in a blog post on Tuesday, describing the innovation as a major leap toward making image creation a
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has attributed Nigeria’s high tuberculosis (TB) burden to factors such as undernutrition, HIV, diabetes, smoking, and alcohol use, with individuals aged 15-44 years being the most affected. Prof. Pate made this known on Tuesday during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja to mark 2025
Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa on Tuesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment towards strengthening cultural ties with Uganda. The Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa gave the assurance in Abuja, during an interactive session with a 27-man delegation comprising senior military officers from Uganda. The Minister said that the collaboration is part
