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Two men sustained serious burn injuries after a diesel-laden tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in Lagos and caught fire, prompting an emergency response and a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A tanker accident beneath Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has left two men with severe burn injuries after the vehicle reportedly…
The National Security Adviser says tackling banditry requires stronger intelligence-sharing, border management, community trust and measures to prevent the recruitment of young people into criminal groups. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said military operations alone cannot eliminate banditry, arguing that a broader strategy is needed to address the roots and consequences of insecurity….
Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu’s visit to Maiduguri follows presidential directives to security agencies to intensify efforts against terrorists and rescue abducted Nigerians. Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, amid renewed efforts to strengthen security operations in the North-East. The visit was reported on Saturday, October 17,…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has urged members of the ruling party to put aside disagreements and strengthen their organisation ahead of the next general election. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has warned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against allowing internal disagreements to weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa…
A Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate has alleged that efforts are being made to prevent the party from appearing on the ballot in her constituency, calling for attention from party leaders and electoral authorities. Adefolaseye Adebayo, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Surulere I Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has alleged that there is a…
The examination body has reportedly raised concerns about arbitrary charges imposed on candidates, as schools and students prepare for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned against arbitrary charges associated with the 2027 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The warning comes amid concerns that…
The Nigerian singer has defended his call for political tolerance, saying disagreements over parties and candidates should not turn citizens into personal enemies. Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has urged citizens to avoid allowing political differences to destroy personal relationships or create unnecessary hostility. Dakolo reportedly made the comments while responding to criticism of a post…
Opposition groups are reportedly exploring the possibility of presenting one presidential candidate against the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fresh political discussions about the 2027 presidential election have intensified following remarks by political organiser Salihu Lukman, who says efforts are underway to unite opposition forces behind a single candidate. Lukman,…
The campaign organisation backing Seyi Makinde has predicted major electoral challenges for President Bola Tinubu, citing economic hardship and growing public dissatisfaction. The political contest ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections has intensified after the campaign organisation associated with Seyi Makinde predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could lose in 12 states. The group, associated…
The political economist has criticised supporters who defend the ruling party despite widespread complaints about the cost of living and the challenges facing ordinary citizens. Professor Pat Utomi, a Nigerian political economist, has expressed concern over what he described as the willingness of some Nigerians to defend the All Progressives Congress government despite the difficulties…