Jos mother places cutlass in slain son’s coffin, demands revenge
A grieving mother, Mrs Favour Ayuba, whose son, Promise, was killed during the recent attack in Jos, Plateau State, has stirred emotions online after a viral video showed her placing a cutlass in his coffin and calling on him to avenge his death. The emotional scene, captured in a video circulating on Friday, showed Mrs Ayuba speaking in Hausa through...
Why I resigned as labour minister — Onyejeocha
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced her resignation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet, describing the move as the beginning of a new chapter in her political journey. Onyejeocha made the announcement in a statement shared on her official X handle, where she expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve in...
Jos attack: How survivor pretended to be dead to escape killers
What began as a peaceful Sunday evening in Gari Ya Waye, Angwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, quickly turned into a nightmare residents say they may never forget. For many in the community, the day had unfolded normally. Families had returned from church, neighbours exchanged visits, and others prepared for the new week ahead. But...
US firm drags INEC-ADC crisis to Trump, congress
A United States-based policy firm, Von Batten-Montague York L.C., has said it will formally engage members of Congress and the administration of President Donald Trump over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s decision to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress leadership. INEC had earlier this week announced the withdrawal of recognition for the ADC leadership and suspended all official dealings...
Fani-Kayode slams Obi over NADECO comment, says presidency out of reach
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly criticised Peter Obi over his recent comments on the pro-democracy struggle of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), declaring that the former presidential candidate would never become Nigeria’s president. The backlash followed Obi’s post on X in which he suggested that some politicians who once presented themselves as defenders of democracy during the late...
NLC orders nationwide rallies for May Day over minimum wage delay
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers nationwide to mark the 2026 May Day with street rallies over the non-implementation of the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act in some states. The directive was contained in a statement issued by the NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, on Friday, April 3, 2026. Ugboaja said the directive was necessary due to alleged violations...
FG shifts mineral royalties to NRS
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has officially taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators across the country, following the implementation of the new tax laws. Under the new arrangement, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development will retain its technical and regulatory oversight responsibilities for the mining sector. This resolution was reached during a meeting between the Minister of...
Troops neutralise three terrorists, arrest two arsonists in Plateau
Troops of the Joint Military Task Force in Plateau State, Operation Enduring Peace, have killed three suspected terrorists and arrested two individuals accused of attempting to set residential buildings ablaze in separate security operations across the state. The development was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the task force’s Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Oteh. According to the statement, troops...
Nigeria’s oil production hits 1.84mbpd — NUPRC
Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased significantly to about 1.84 million barrels per day (mbpd), according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The development drew commendation from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who praised the commission for the notable improvement and urged it to sustain the momentum toward the government’s target...
Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup flop
Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday as the Azzurri failing to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football. Gattuso, a World Cup winner in 2006, leaves after less than a year in charge of Italy, a team which has fallen far behind historic rivals like France and Spain in the last two...
