Tricycle drivers across Warri in Delta State stopped working because they refused to pay the new higher prices for stickers. These stickers, which used to cost ₦3,000, jumped up to ₦12,000, according to angry drivers. Many citizens found themselves walking far distances when these commercial drivers parked their vehicles during the protest. The drivers claim that fake government officials actually run this sticker scheme.
Protesters took over main streets throughout Warri with signs demanding Governor Sheriff Oborevwori fix the problem. Messages on their signs asked the governor to control his people and stop adding to their hardships. The drivers sang together as they blocked traffic, making clear they wouldn't accept these new...
Enugu State Police have shut down claims about herdsmen taking over homes and schools in Eha-Amufu. The police labeled these stories completely false and misleading. SP Daniel Ndukwe made clear on Tuesday that no area in Eha-Amufu faces any siege situation. He explained that farmers use temporary structures in those settlements, not permanent houses as reported.
The police spokesperson pointed out that past conflicts between farmers and herders happened years ago, in 2021 and 2022. Peace has returned through joint security actions since then. Governor Dr Peter Mbah has strengthened safety measures throughout the region with multiple improvements. These include sending 150 military personnel to the area and building security barracks...
Bello Turji threw a big Eid party in Magira village of Sokoto State before he went on a killing spree. This bandit boss invited his criminal friends from the next-door Zamfara State to join him. They ate and celebrated together on Tuesday at Isa Local Government Area. After their feast ended, the real horror began.
The group traveled to the nearby Fadamar Lugu village, where they attacked regular people for no reason. They murdered twelve innocent villagers and left another person badly hurt. Security expert Bakatsine shared this terrible news on Wednesday on X, the social media platform. He said the killers did these awful acts simply because they wanted to.
Nigerian authorities have hunted Turji for years because of his violent...
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asked future pilgrims from his state to check their health status before they travel for the 2025 Hajj. He shared this advice during the Eid-el-Fitr party at Lagos House in Marina on Tuesday. The First Family of Lagos State joined with the Ministry of Home Affairs to host this celebration.
"The pilgrimage to Mecca starts in May. Everyone planning to go must make sure their body is healthy. Anyone feeling sick should stay back in Nigeria and pray from here instead," the Governor said. Sanwo-Olu also praised Muslims for finishing Ramadan successfully. He thanked them for bringing spiritual renewal and growth to their community. He asked everyone to help poor people during the holiday season.
"When we...
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru jailed six commissioners for bungling a deal to build 140 homes for the Izzo and Amaze communities. The police locked up Professor Omari Omaka, Victor Chukwu, Ifeanyi Ogbuewu, Uchenna Igwe, Moses Ekuma, and Felix Igboke. These officials ran the departments of Education, Environment, Tourism, Local Government, Health, and Project Watching. The governor also kicked Timothy Nwachi out of his job running the Afikpo area.
The state hunted down these officials before catching them. Ilang Donatus spoke for the governor at a news meeting in Abakaliki. He said the arrested people broke the rules of their agreement with the state. They failed to finish building houses that the governor wanted ready for his...
People found copies of the Edo State Governorship tribunal decision online before judges read it out loud tomorrow. The papers say most judges want to keep Governor Monday Okpebholo in office. The three judges, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, finished hearing the case on March 3 but saved their answer for later. They asked everyone to come back Wednesday, April 2, 2025, to hear what they decided.
Someone put their decision papers on the internet early. Two judges sided with Governor Okpebholo, but one judge disagreed. Justice Kpochi and Justice A. B. Yusuf both said Governor Okpebholo should stay. The third judge, Justice A. A. Adewole, wanted INEC to give Asue Ighodalo from PDP the winner certificate instead.
Justice Adewole claimed...
Stanel World Suleja gave away more than 10,000 loaves of bread to Muslims during their Ramadan fast-breaking last weekend. This Nigerian company runs as part of the larger Stanel Group, which has spread its business across many places in the country. They handed out what many consider some of the best bread made in Nigeria through different mosques to Muslim worshippers throughout Suleja, finishing up Saturday at the local Emir's Palace.
The Chief Imam from Kaduna Road Central Mosque, Mallam Jubril Shuaibu, shared his thanks through his committee secretary, Mallam Bala Muhammad. He seemed very happy about what Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu and his team did for them. The Imam asked Allah to reward the company and its leader with blessings...
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan claims Senate President Godswill Akpabio teamed up with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to end her life. She told this to her fans, who came out in large numbers when she returned home Tuesday. The suspended lawmaker mentioned she already told the police about these threats, though she kept them private until recently.
She explained how Akpabio started working to remove her from office. According to her story, Akpabio phoned Governor Ododo on March 13th around 10 PM, asking him to begin recall procedures. But Governor Ododo reportedly said this would fail because many people support her. Unhappy with that answer, Akpabio then reached out to former governor Yahaya Bello.
Natasha says...
A youth watchdog team called Young Guardians of Accountability asked federal agents to check if Defense Minister Mohammed Abubakar Badaru broke any laws. The chairman, Adediran Raymond, sent letters to both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission with serious claims about the minister. They believe he keeps running private businesses even though government officials should not do that.
The group says Badaru sits on boards for several companies at the same time he works as a minister. This breaks federal rules that block public servants from mixing government work with private money-making. They want investigators to look at his official paperwork where he had to list all his money and...
