Trending: Anambra Rep, Hon. Dominic Okafor (Aguata Constituency), empowers constituents with wheelbarrows, cutlasses, and rakes. #Anambra #Politics #Empowerment #NigeriaNews

NRC MD Kayode Opeifa Accused of Assaulting Female Journalist The NUJ FCT Council has condemned alleged harassment of NTA reporter Ladi Bala by Nigerian Railway Corporation MD, Kayode Opeifa. Bala was covering the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment when Opeifa allegedly disrupted her livestream, verbally abused her, and ordered security to eject her. NUJ demanded an immediate public apology, calling the incident “an affront on press freedom and democracy,” and vowed to pursue accountability. #PressFreedom #MediaRights #NigeriaNews #NUJ

FIJ Journalist Assaulted, Threatened By Lagos Police Over Extortion Probe FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu was assaulted at Ikeja Police Command after questioning officers accused of extorting detainees. He was beaten, had his phone seized, and was threatened with beheading. Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin promised investigations and accountability. #PressFreedom #PoliceBrutality #NigeriaNews #Accountability

Benue Speaker Dajoh Ousted After ₦117bn Scandal Linked To Governor Alia Benue politics has been shaken after Speaker Aondona Dajoh resigned under pressure following the Assembly’s report accusing Governor Hyacinth Alia of ₦117bn financial mismanagement, contract fraud, abuse of office, and interference in the judiciary. Alfred Emberga has been installed as the new Speaker. #BenuePolitics #CorruptionWatch #NigeriaNews #Accountability

Delta Farmer Accuses Monarch Of Threatening Husband Over Land Dispute A female farmer, Pauline Okonkwo, has accused the Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu, Ifechukwude Chukuka Okonjo II — brother of WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala — of threatening to jail her ailing husband after she exposed alleged land grabbing and farmland destruction. Okonkwo claimed the monarch uses intimidation, arrests, and court cases to silence critics, urging both federal and Delta State governments to intervene. The palace, however, dismissed the allegations as a “smear campaign,” insisting it legally holds possession rights to Ogwashi-Ukwu lands. #DeltaState #LandDispute #NigeriaNews

Ex-Kebbi PDP Governorship Candidate Resigns From Party August 24, 2025 Former PDP governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Senator Isa Galaudu, has resigned from the party. In a letter dated August 20 and addressed to his ward chairman, Galaudu—who also served as Chief of Staff to a former Senate President—said his decision was driven by internal crises and what he described as the PDP’s looming collapse. Galaudu, who represented Kebbi North in the Senate from 2011 to 2015, announced that his resignation takes immediate effect. #KebbiPolitics #PDP #NigeriaNews

JUST IN: Benue Assembly Speaker Resigns August 24, 2025 Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from office. In a letter dated August 24 and addressed to lawmakers, Dajoh said his decision was made “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.” He thanked his colleagues for the opportunity to serve and pledged to continue representing Gboko West Constituency as a legislator. #BenuePolitics #NigeriaNews #AssemblyUpdate

Newsbrief: Lagos Widow Nabbed For Cocaine In Fake Pregnancy Belly, Dispatch Riders Caught With Drugs In Abuja The NDLEA has arrested 50-year-old widow Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike for attempting to traffic 1.3kg of cocaine concealed in a fake pregnancy belly. She was intercepted at a Lagos bus terminal while heading to Abuja. A follow-up search at her residence uncovered additional drug materials, with Ezewuike confessing she inherited the trade from her late husband. In Abuja, two dispatch riders were arrested for delivering illicit substances, while nationwide raids in Kwara, Kano, Kogi, Taraba, Edo, Delta, Adamawa, Ondo, and Ekiti led to multiple seizures of cannabis, opioids, and codeine. NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa vowed that the agency will sustain its crackdown on drug cartels and peddlers across the country. #NDLEA #DrugTrafficking #NigeriaNews #WarOnDrugs

Delta Governor Orders Security Agents To Arrest Or Neutralise Armed Youths Amid Warri Clash Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed security operatives to arrest or “neutralise” anyone caught with arms following Saturday’s violent clash between Itsekiri and Urhobo youths in Warri. The governor’s directive, issued through his aide on security, Udoka Emmanuel Chika-dibie, warned against fanning tribal tensions, stressing that the state would not allow a repeat of the deadly 1999 crisis. Oborevwori assured that security agents have been mandated to restore calm, safeguard lives, and prevent escalation of the violence that left several people injured. #WarriClash #DeltaState #Oborevwori #NigeriaNews

Sunday Igboho Apologises To Ooni Of Ife, Seeks Support To Clear Watchlist Status Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), on Saturday formally apologised to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during a reconciliation visit to the Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife. Before prominent monarchs and chiefs, Igboho prostrated before the Ooni, admitting his past remarks against the monarch were wrong. He thanked the Ooni for privately intervening during his detention in Benin Republic and pleaded for support to clear his security watchlist status and unfreeze his accounts. Supporting the reconciliation, Yoruba monarchs praised Igboho’s humility and assured him of forgiveness. The Ooni, in response, embraced Igboho, describing him as a “brilliant and courageous son of Yorubaland” and urged unity among Yoruba people. The move marks a significant step in mending strained ties and could pave the way for broader dialogue on Yoruba self-determination. #SundayIgboho #OoniOfIfe #YorubaNation #NigeriaNews

Again, Naira Marley Denies Involvement In Mohbad’s Death, Calls For Fresh Probe Nigerian singer and Marlian Records boss, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has again denied allegations linking him to the death of Afrobeats star Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), who died on September 12, 2023. In a video released Tuesday, Marley insisted he was abroad at the time, stressing that his passport proves he was in Amsterdam when Mohbad passed. He criticised investigators for detaining him and Sam Larry despite their absence from Nigeria, arguing that police should have focused on those with Mohbad in his final hours. Marley also alleged that social media platforms distorted the narrative against him, denying him and his circle the chance to mourn. He called for a fresh, impartial investigation into the singer’s death. Addressing label disputes, he maintained that Mohbad had a 50-50 profit-sharing deal and alleged that the late artiste struggled with drug-induced paranoia and suicidal tendencies. Mohbad’s death sparked nationwide protests, vigils, and ongoing calls for justice, while his family continues to demand an independent review of the disputed toxicology results. #Mohbad #NairaMarley #JusticeForMohbad #NigeriaNews

‘Leave Edo State’, Gov Okpebholo Warns Cultists, Criminals Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern ultimatum to cultists, kidnappers, and ritualists to vacate the state or face the full weight of the law. The warning follows the demolition of a bungalow in Egbaen Community, Egor LGA, allegedly used by the Maphite cult group for initiation rites and ritual practices. The operation was carried out by the state’s Special Security Squad, Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, in collaboration with security agencies. Coordinator of the squad, Idemudia Noah, said the property belonged to Marvelous Adetarami, a suspected cult leader who defied earlier government orders to halt illegal activities on the premises. Residents applauded the demolition, describing it as a relief from months of fear and insecurity. Governor Okpebholo reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for criminality, vowing that Edo will no longer serve as a safe haven for cultism and kidnapping. Authorities have invited the suspect for questioning. #EdoSecurity #Cultism #Okpebholo #NigeriaNews

One Dead, 76 Rescued As Troops Destroy Bandit Kingpin’s Hideout In Katsina Troops have rescued 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children, after a precision airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force targeted the hideout of notorious bandit kingpin Babaro at Pauwa Hill in Kankara LGA, Katsina State. The Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed that those rescued included victims abducted during the recent attack on Unguwar Mantau, Malumfashi LGA. Sadly, one child was killed during the ordeal. The operation, conducted between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, was part of intensified joint security efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace in the state. The government praised the Nigerian Air Force, Army, and other security agencies for their professionalism, pledging continued support through logistics, intelligence, and community engagement. Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information to aid ongoing security operations. #KatsinaSecurity #NAFOperations #EndBanditry #NigeriaNews

UPDATED: Katsina Mosque Attack Death Toll Rises To 32 The Katsina State Government has confirmed that the death toll from Monday’s mosque attack in Malumfashi LGA has risen to 32. A government delegation, led by Secretary to the State Government Abdullahi Faskari, visited Unguwar Mantau where the attack occurred. He described the killings as a “deeply painful and heartbreaking tragedy”, assuring residents of strengthened security measures. The state said the exact number of those kidnapped is still being verified. According to the statement, a swift airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force disrupted the bandits while moving with captives, leading to confusion in which some victims scattered while others were rescued. Governor Dikko Radda, currently on medical leave, directed Acting Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe to dispatch officials to condole with the bereaved and assess urgent needs. Meanwhile, angry youths blocked the Malumfashi–Funtua highway on Tuesday, protesting the killings and worsening insecurity, leaving travellers stranded for hours. Police earlier reported 17 deaths, while a state lawmaker, Aminu Ibrahim, claimed 30 worshippers were killed during dawn prayers. He wept during plenary as he described his constituents’ ordeal, urging for permanent military bases in Karfi and Yaba wards. Security chiefs, including the Police Commissioner, Army Brigade Commander, and DSS Director, were part of the delegation to Malumfashi. #KatsinaAttack #MosqueAttack #Banditry #Insecurity #NigeriaNews #Malumfashi

News Brief: Kwara South Protest Against Insecurity Residents of Igbaja community, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, on Wednesday blocked Dangote trucks from entering their town, accusing some of the company’s drivers of aiding bandits. Protesters alleged that certain truck drivers supply ammunition to armed groups and even help deposit ransom payments. They also claimed that while poor villagers are constantly kidnapped, Dangote drivers are mysteriously spared. The blockade, backed by Ifelodun LGA Chairman Hon. Femi Yusuf, follows weeks of deadly attacks that have forced residents in Babanla, Oreke, Segbe, and Alabe to abandon their homes. Community members vowed not to allow Dangote trucks passage until urgent intervention is made, warning that Kwara South is “bleeding” from escalating insecurity. Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Tony Chiejina, had yet to respond to the allegations at press time. #KwaraSouth #Insecurity #Dangote #Banditry #KidnappingCrisis #NigeriaNews

News Brief: Court Orders Gbenga Daniel to Submit Property Documents The Ogun State High Court in Sagamu has directed former governor Gbenga Daniel to present property documents requested by the state government within two weeks. At the resumed hearing of Suit No: HCS/371/2025 on Tuesday, Justice O.S. Oloyede ruled that Daniel and other affected residents must furnish the Ministry of Physical Planning with the necessary papers, in line with earlier government notices. During proceedings, state counsel O.T. Olaotan, alongside other officials, informed the court that interlocutory applications and counter-affidavits had been filed in response to Daniel’s motion. Daniel’s counsel, A.O. Kotoye (SAN), applied for an extension of the interim order protecting his client’s property. Justice Oloyede ordered all parties to maintain the status quo and urged them to consider settlement options. The case was adjourned to October 13, 2025, for hearing of pending applications. #GbengaDaniel #OgunState #CourtCase #PropertyDispute #NigeriaNews

News Brief: Katsina Mosque Attack The death toll from the mosque attack in Unguwar Mantau, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, has risen to 17, according to the state police command. Police spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed that two of the seven injured victims later died while receiving treatment in hospital. The attack occurred during Fajr (early morning) prayers, when armed bandits stormed the mosque and opened fire on worshippers. Earlier, police reported 15 killed and seven injured. However, a lawmaker representing Malumfashi Constituency, Aminu Ibrahim, claimed the number of deaths was as high as 30, raising alarm over worsening insecurity. He appealed for urgent deployment of security personnel to establish permanent bases in Karfi and Yaba wards to protect residents. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasiru Mu’azu, described the incident as a reprisal attack, noting that residents had earlier confronted the bandits, killing several and seizing motorcycles and weapons. The victims have since been buried in Malumfashi, with traditional, religious, and government leaders attending the funeral. #Katsina #MosqueAttack #Insecurity #Banditry #NigeriaNews

So far, 25 people have been rescued and three bodies recovered. NEMA confirmed on Wednesday that the search and rescue operation has now been concluded, citing the slim chances of survival after 24 hours. According to NEMA’s Sokoto Operations Head, Aliyu Kafindangi, the wooden canoe was overloaded with passengers, goods, and motorcycles. He noted that overcrowding and poor safety compliance remain major causes of such incidents. This tragedy adds to a series of deadly boat accidents across Nigeria in recent months, including incidents in Kwara and Jigawa states that claimed dozens of lives. #Sokoto #BoatAccident #NEMA #NigeriaNews #WaterwaysSafety

Zamfara Governor Debunks Insecurity Claims, Says Narratives Are Exaggerated “Most of the narratives about insecurity in Zamfara are not true.” – Governor Lawal Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has dismissed widespread reports painting the state as a hotbed of insecurity, stressing that many of the narratives being circulated are either exaggerated or completely untrue. Speaking on recent security concerns, the governor emphasized that while Zamfara, like many parts of Nigeria, faces challenges, the situation has been largely misrepresented. He noted that such narratives not only undermine the ongoing efforts of security agencies but also discourage investment and development in the state. Governor Lawal assured residents that his administration is working closely with security agencies to restore lasting peace and protect communities across Zamfara. He further urged the media and the public to verify facts before spreading alarming stories that could worsen public fear. He said: “Yes, we have challenges, but most of what is being said about insecurity in Zamfara is not true. We are making progress with the support of security agencies, and the situation is far better than it is being portrayed.” The governor called for collective support from traditional rulers, community leaders, and citizens to complement government efforts in addressing security challenges and rebuilding trust within affected communities. #ZamfaraState #GovernorLawal #Insecurity #PeaceAndSecurity #NigeriaNews #BreakingNews

Do2dtun Slams Nigerians Abroad for Discouraging ‘Japa’ Dream, Raises Concern Over 2Baba’s Well-being Popular media personality Do2dtun has sparked heated conversations after calling out Nigerians abroad who discourage others from relocating. In a post on X, he insisted that anyone still living abroad has no right to tell others not to “japa,” urging them to “keep their advice to themselves.” Do2dtun wrote: “If you japaed, stop advising people on why they should not come over. If you haven’t moved back to Nigeria; pls shut up. You are not qualified to discourage people. If e too hard, come back. Let others try.” Meanwhile, he also expressed concern for music legend 2Baba, following a viral apology video. According to Do2dtun, the singer appears vulnerable and possibly being exploited. He urged that 2Baba may need therapy or genuine evaluation, warning that something is “not right.” His remarks have stirred massive debate online, with fans weighing in on both the japa discourse and the welfare of one of Nigeria’s greatest music icons. #Do2dtun #JapaMovement #2Baba #NigeriaNews #EntertainmentBuzz #NaijaCelebs #MigrationTalks