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Nigeria’s Inmate Population Rises to 81,710 — NBS Report

January 15, 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total number of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres reached 81,710 in the second quarter of 2025. This figure shows an increase from 69,946 in 2017, reflecting a 16.82 per cent rise over eight years. The data was released on Wednesday in the Nigerian Correctional Service Statistics Report […]

Cleric Says Backing APC Without Kanu’s Release Is a Curse on Ndigbo

January 14, 2026

A South‑East cleric has warned that backing the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections without first pushing for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), could harm the political interests of the Igbo (Ndigbo). The cleric spoke in a statement issued on Monday, highlighting […]

Arresting Students Over Safety Demands Is Unacceptable, Obi Says

January 14, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has condemned the arrest of students who protested over safety concerns, describing the action as intolerable. He said students have the right to demand protection and should not be punished for speaking out. Obi made the statement on Monday while reacting to reports of student arrests following a peaceful […]

Peter Obi Blasts FG: ‘Tax Without Trust Is Robbery

January 13, 2026

Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and a prominent national political figure, has criticised the Federal Government’s newly revised tax laws, warning that “tax without trust is robbery” and calling on authorities to halt and review the implementation of the reforms to avoid further deepening economic hardship and eroding public confidence. Obi’s remarks were […]

Police Arrest LAMATA Bus Driver Over Fatal Hit-and-Run in Ikeja

January 12, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Command, has arrested a bus driver operating under the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old pedestrian at the Airport Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. The command confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, […]

UCHE NNAJI: THE STRUCTURE HIMSELF

January 11, 2026

Hon.Bernard Neche Tutu In a time when politics has become a marketplace and conscience is priced like a commodity, Uche Nnaji stands as a reminder of what leadership truly means. He is not a borrowed structure. He is not a rented voice. He is the structure himself—built by the people, strengthened by sacrifice, and guided […]

Oyo APC Chieftain Abducted in Ibadan Regains Freedom After 39 Days

January 10, 2026

Ibadan, Oyo State — A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has regained his freedom after spending 39 days in captivity, the party’s state publicity officer confirmed on Saturday. The development underscores persistent insecurity and the prevalence of politically connected kidnappings in the state. The release was confirmed […]

Inside the Rivers Crisis: Fayose Speaks on Fubara-Wike Fallout

January 10, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has said he did not anticipate the political rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, describing the fallout as unforeseen amid a prolonged governance crisis in the oil‑rich state. Fayose’s comments came in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, […]

Amnesty International Condemns Unlawful Arrest Over Online Criticism

January 8, 2026

Amnesty International has condemned the recent arrest of a Nigerian citizen reportedly detained for criticizing government policies online. The human rights organization described the incident as a breach of freedom of expression and a worrying development in the country’s digital rights landscape. In a statement issued on Monday, January 6, 2026, Amnesty International noted: “The […]

Grassroots Support in Enugu For Uche Nnaji

January 4, 2026

Chief Uche Nnaji, popularly known as Nwakibie, has continued to attract public attention in Enugu State for his sustained involvement in community support and social welfare initiatives. Residents across several parts of the state describe Nwakibie as a long-standing figure whose influence extends beyond formal titles. The name, according to community members, has become associated […]