A deadly explosion has claimed the lives of at least nine people and left several others injured at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to eyewitnesses, the blast occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday and was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by terrorists. The bomb detonated while civilians...

  The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has expressed concern over Nigeria's interpretation of "democracy dividends," urging the government to provide more substantial benefits to its citizens. Beyond Basic Infrastructure: PAACA emphasizes that achievements like road construction and salary payments should not be the sole indicators of democratic success. Call...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the explosion which occurred on Monday near the Mogadishu Cantonment (Abacha Barracks) along the Mararaba-Nyanya Expressway in Abuja was the result of a suicide bombing attempt. According to NEMA, the incident happened at approximately 1:47 p.m. when a suspected suicide bomber, carrying an improvised explosive device (IED),...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 2,717 Nigerian pilgrims have been denied visas for the 2025 Hajj by Saudi Arabian authorities, due to the closure of the visa processing portal. The development was announced in a statement issued on Monday by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara. The commission said it deeply regrets...

In a remarkable display of integrity, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has publicly commended Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officer Ugochukwu Orji for rejecting a ₦10 million bribe offered by a native doctor implicated in ritual killings. The incident unfolded when Orji apprehended the suspect, identified as Mr. Levi Okoro, who was attempting to flee the country. Upon his detention, Okoro...