Three Police Officers were killed in a brazen attack on a security checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Wednesday morning. The gunmen, who stormed the checkpoint, engaged the Officers in a fierce gun battle before escaping with their rifles. Details of the Attack Police Response The Kogi State Police…
In a landmark move, the Federal Government has set December 2025 as the deadline to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This bold step aims to revolutionize the country’s approach to mental health, shifting the focus from punishment to support and care. A Shift from Punishment to Compassion For years, Nigeria’s laws have treated attempted suicide…
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to residents of Makoko to vacate buildings situated directly beneath high-tension power lines, citing extreme risks of electrocution, fire outbreaks, and structural hazards. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) identified Makoko as a “high-risk zone” due to the presence of electricity cables running directly over…
The Federal Government has set a deadline of December 2025 to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This significant move is aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to a more compassionate and health-centered approach. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced that a government white paper has been finalized, and…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with Dangote Refinery to allow workers to unionize. The decision was made after a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, as well as representatives from the…
A Nationwide blackout has plunged Nigeria into darkness as the National power grid collapsed for the third time this year. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:23 am, according to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The AEDC confirmed the collapse in a public notice, stating, “Please be informed that the power…
Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of Nepal’s former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, tragically died after protesters set their home ablaze in Kathmandu’s Dallu area. She suffered severe burns and was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The incident occurred amid escalating anti-government protests led primarily by Gen-Z activists, sparked by a…
In a nail-biting encounter that left fans on the edge of their seats, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The match saw South Africa take the lead through an unfortunate own…
In a significant move to strengthen Community engagement and inclusive governance, the Chairman of Imeko-Afon Local Government, Hon. Theophilus Aremu Olorode, has inaugurated 50 Senior Political Assistants to the Governor, drawn from all ten Wards of the Local Government. The inauguration ceremony, which held on Wednesday, 8th September, 2025, was attended by executive members, notable…
In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House. According to…
