Despite official claims of improved security, fear of cultists and criminals has killed nightlife in South-East Nigeria. Residents now lock down by 9 pm, crippling businesses and social life. Read the full investigation.
Delta State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected members of the Black Axe cult in a forest raid. Weapons, vehicles, and cult items were recovered. Read the full report.
Gang James Boyi and Grace Danlami from Plateau State clinch top prizes at the 8th Bonny Island Marathon. Discover the full results and impact of this inclusive sporting event.
Delta State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected members of the Black Axe cult in a forest raid, recovering weapons and vehicles. Read the full details of the operation.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commits to working with stakeholders for lasting peace between farmers and herders. Read about the summit and the state's anti-open grazing law.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited Bayelsa to commiserate over the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read more on the historic bond between the two states.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Sokoto Police Command arrests 'Sai Mallam' cult leader, Mohamed Mokhtar. A shrine was uncovered with fetish items. CP Ahmed Musa warns parents about youth involvement. Read the full story.
Sokoto Police arrest 'Sai Mallam' cult leader and a serial rapist linked to 28 victims. CP Ahmed Musa details breakthroughs in state security operations. Read more.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara discloses Rivers State met ₦600bn after emergency rule, vows full financial transparency within six months. Details on new road projects inside.
Ondo State Police confirm arrest of a suspect in the Owo cult killing of 25-year-old Ayodele Peter. Authorities urge public vigilance and cooperation.
A Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student was shot dead by suspected cultists in Owo, Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred just three weeks after the death of his mother. Read the full report.
The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.
The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.
The PDP warns that interpretations of the Supreme Court's Rivers emergency ruling risk Nigeria's democracy. The party calls for constitutional safeguards to protect federalism.
Two persons shot dead, one injured in Andoni LGA as rival cult groups MEND and Iceland clash for supremacy. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read for details.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledges enhanced funding for RSU & schools, focusing on infrastructure & security. 13,242 students graduated. Read his full vision for education.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
A violent clash between soldiers and police officers at a Jos mall caused panic. The Plateau command has sanctioned personnel involved. Read details of the incident and official response.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
A heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Danjuma Goje disrupted plenary. Goje cited Senate rules, calling Akpabio's actions 'unparliamentary'. Nigerians react online.