An officer in charge of the detention facility of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, Assistant Superintendent of Corps Usman Isah Ndamaka, has admitted that he failed to prevent the deaths of 37 miners held in the facility. Ndamaka made the admission while testifying before the Justice Mohammed Mohammed Judicial
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has disclosed that his recent meetings with British government officials and Nigerians living in the United Kingdom focused on addressing Nigeria’s leadership challenges and rebuilding the country. Obi made this known in a statement on Thursday, October 22, following a series of engagements in
DSS Operative’s Killing: Court Warns Lawyers Against Delaying IPOB Trial The Federal High Court in Abuja has cautioned defence lawyers against conduct capable of delaying the trial of four suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) accused of kidnapping and killing a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh. Justice
In Kano, NEPC Equips Women Entrepreneurs with Skills to Access International Markets The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has trained women entrepreneurs and business owners in Kano State on product value addition, standardisation, certification and export readiness to enhance their competitiveness in international markets. The workshop, organised by the NEPC Northwest Regional Office, focused on
Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has raised concerns about Nigeria’s preparedness for Ebola, questioning how an imported case entered the country undetected and calling for stronger airport surveillance, border monitoring and infection control in private hospitals. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, Oseni recalled Nigeria’s response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, crediting
The President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Professor Oladapo Ashiru, has advised Nigerians to avoid kissing, hugging, handshakes and other unnecessary physical contact as precautionary measures following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja. Ashiru gave the warning during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, urging Nigerians to maintain good
Collaboratio The Kaduna State Police Command has called for stronger cooperation between security agencies and local communities to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, made the appeal during a security patrol across the Eastern Bypass, Rido Village, Maraban Rido, Unguwan Luka and Izam community in Igabi
Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100 Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death in a statement personally issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The governor described the late elder statesman as a respected
The Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA) has criticised Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over his recent political activities and criticisms of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as part of what it called the “rot” in the country and predicting that efforts to build a coalition against the President would fail in the 2027 general elections. The group, in
President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the petrol subsidy, saying the move was necessary to prevent Nigeria from going bankrupt. Tinubu said the subsidy had placed a heavy burden on government finances, making it difficult for the country to sustain the policy while meeting other financial obligations. He issued the explanation during