Sowore Released On Bail, Wasn’t Tortured In Custody – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the recent arrest of human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was based on credible and corroborated allegations including forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences currently under active investigation. The Force also dismissed widespread claims that Sowore was tortured while in custody. In a detailed statement issued over the…
Sowore To Sue Nigeria Police Over Recent Detention, Alleged Inhuman Treatment
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has resolved to sue the Nigeria Police Force over what his legal team termed “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention. In a Saturday statement, his lawyer, Tope Temokun, alleged that police officers fractured Sowore’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell…
Amaechi Gives Condition To Support ADC Presidential Candidate
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has given a condition to support whoever emerges as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate. Amaechi vowed to support ADC’s presidential candidate if he emerges from a free and fair primary election. Speaking during an X Space tagged ‘Weekend Politics’, Amaechi said he would support whoever emerges ADC…
Former Nigerian Forward Utaka Named French Club’s Head Coach
Former Super Eagles Forward, John Utaka, has been appointed the new manager of Montpellier HSC women’s team, replacing outgoing boss, Frederic Mendy. Utaka will share coaching duties with Baptiste Merle until the end of the current campaign, with both working closely under the guidance of sporting director Jean-Louis Saez. The appointment is a milestone for…
Former Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh Dies At 78
A former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, is dead. According to his family, he died peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Ogbeh, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between 2001 and 2005, played national politics beyond his state of origin in Benue, North Central Nigeria, where he was…
ASUU Warns of Looming Crisis, Calls On Government To Act Now
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning to the Federal and State Governments, urging them to address long-standing issues to avert an impending industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. In a press release signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, the union expressed growing frustration among its members, citing poor welfare, inadequate…
Attacking Peter Obi Ploy To Divert Attention From Incompetence – CUPP Blasts APC
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has blasted the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying its smear campaign targeting Peter Obi was part of a desperate attempt to divert attention from its gross incompetence in governance. The National Secretary of the CUPP, Peter Ameh, said this in response to a statement by the National…
Fuel Price Nears N1,000 Per Litre In Nigeria As Marketers, Retailers Trade Blame
Petroleum product marketers and retailers are trading blame as the premium motor spirit pump price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria. On Monday, NEWS reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets across the country increased fuel prices. In Abuja, Nasarawa, and Kogi states, the NNPCL petrol pump price jumped by N65 per…
Badeggi FM Challenges Niger Governor’s Closure Order
Niger State-based radio station, Badeggi FM, has rejected Governor Umar Bago’s directive to shut down its operations, demanding “concrete evidence” of any wrongdoing and questioning the legality of the move. The General Manager of Badeggi FM, Aisha Shuaibu, on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme said that the allegations of inciting public unrest and promoting…
Lagos Communities Flooded, Vehicles Submerged After Marathon Rainfall
Some communities in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital, were flooded on Monday after marathon rainfall that started Sunday night and thundered on, uninterrupted till Monday evening. Viral videos showed submerged houses and vehicles in Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state. Coastal and flood-prone areas like Lekki, parts of Eti-Osa, Ajegunle, Agege, Surulere, and…