A catastrophic flood has devastated Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, claiming at least 153 lives and displacing over 3,000 residents, according to emergency officials. In response to the tragedy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited the affected communities on Monday, June 2, 2025, to offer his condolences and pledge support for recovery efforts....

Nigeria is actively courting global investment for a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project aimed at supplying natural gas to Europe via Morocco, in a strategic move to boost its energy exports and economic growth. The ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project was a key focus during a meeting on Monday between Vice President Kashim Shettima and executives from global energy and...

  A new terrorist group known as Mahmuda has reportedly launched a series of coordinated attacks in Kwara State, Nigeria. According to reports, the group has taken control of 15 communities within the Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas (LGAs), leading to widespread displacement and fear among residents. The attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least three villagers and the...

Between May 29 and June 4, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction of 34 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Courts sitting in Benin City. The convicts were found guilty of various cybercrime-related offences including obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents, and retention of...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has publicly accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of betraying the hope of Nigerians, citing worsening national insecurity and growing hardship under his administration. In a bold statement reported by @SaharaReporters, the NLC expressed deep disappointment, accusing the President of failing to deliver on promises of safety, stability, and relief —...