The Nigerian Police on Friday announced that it had killed three kidnappers and arrested 17 others within the last two months in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said the suspected kidnappers were arrested after an in-depth investigation by the police. Speaking during a press briefing, the FCT Commissioner of Police, […] More
At least five serving governors are expected to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), now the platform for Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, ahead of the 2027 general elections. It is understood that the ADC is leveraging the internal crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to attract aggrieved governors. According to one source, […] More
A 26-year-old police officer from New Orleans in the United States identified as Wildelis Rosa has died few days after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. Rosa, who was also a US Army Reservist died in Miami, where she had travelled to celebrate her birthday. She recently returned from Kuwait, arrived in South Florida […] More
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia for Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Summit. The presisent arrived in Brazil after a four-day visit to Saint Lucia where he had several diplomatic engagements with the Caribbean. Some of his engagements with the Caribbean island nation highlight an intentional push for South-South cooperation in […] More
A member of Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) Officer, Bamgbade Joseph has suffered a broken mouth after he was beaten mercilessly while trying to enforce traffic law inside a street in Lagos State. LeadNaija reports that the incident happened on 20th day of June, 2025, at about 0900hrs at Baruwa Inside, Ipaja Lagos. The 33-year old […] More
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Ebute-Ero Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a notorious robbery suspect, Tejumola Yekini for terrorising and robbing road users on Eko Bridge, Lagos Island. The suspect was arrested for allegedly attacking and robbing a victim identified as Bassey Dominic of his Techno phone valued at N180,000, cash […] More
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly questioned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over recent claims regarding his wife’s involvement in industrial ventures. Speaking on Friday, Wike challenged Amaechi to clarify when his wife became an industrialist and to disclose the specific manufacturing company she owns. “Amaechi must be fair […] More
In what appears to be a major political move ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly in advanced talks to secure a high-profile defection in Osun State. Insiders described the individual as a “marquee player”, hinting at a top-ranking political figure or influence shaper within the state. Sources close […] More
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, following news of the football icon’s death. In a post shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Sani described Rufai as “a goalkeeper like no other,” stating that the late footballer “charged a generation of […] More
Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling with prolonged illness. He was 61 years. Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced. During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal […] More
The Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office (GSO) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, OON, FCA, NPOM, has officially retired from the Federal Civil Service. Dr. Mbaeri, a seasoned technocrat and distinguished public servant, formally handed over the reins of the GSO to […] More
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of one Abdullahi Haladu, before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna Metropolis for land fraud. He was prosecuted on an amended three-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and cheating to the tune […] More
