Abuja Nurse Murdered by Suspected “One-Chance” Robbers After Night Duty at Federal Medical Centre, FMC Staff, Nurses’ Group Demand Justice Amid Rising Insecurity A frontline health worker, Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumezie, was brutally murdered by suspected “one-chance” robbers while returning home from night duty at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The killing has sparked outrage across Nigeria, with the Elegant Nurses Forum condemning the incident and highlighting the worsening insecurity faced by essential workers. In a statement, the forum described the murder as preventable, criticizing the government’s failure to protect citizens, particularly healthcare personnel. They called for immediate investigations, arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, and the provision of government-funded staff shuttle services for workers on late-night shifts. The forum also demanded stronger security measures along key worker routes, formal recognition of health workers as high-risk essential staff, and active engagement from trade unions to confront insecurity nationwide. They stressed that the life of every Nigerian, especially those saving others, must be safeguarded. #AbujaNurseMurder #FMCJabi #OneChanceRobbers #NigeriaInsecurity #ProtectHealthWorkers #JusticeForNurse #NigerianNews #HealthWorkerSafety #AbujaCrime #StopViolence

Six Suspects Remanded in Lagos Over Violent Attack on LASTMA Officials" Six individuals have been remanded by a Lagos State Mobile Court for allegedly attacking Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials during a midnight enforcement operation on Airport Road. The suspects, part of a seven-person group, faced four-count charges of violent conduct and obstruction of lawful duties. The operation, led by LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki in collaboration with security agencies and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) Corps, targeted illegal encroachment by commercial bus operators and criminal syndicates on Nigerian Airport Authority facilities. Despite assaults on officers and the burning of a tow truck, the enforcement team impounded 56 vehicles, maintaining professionalism and restraint. The case was adjourned to February 19, 2026, while one defendant was granted bail. #LASTMA #LagosNews #TrafficEnforcement #AirportRoad #NigerianNews #CrimeReport

Newly Inducted Nigerian Lawyer Kidnapped on Trip to Ekiti After Call to Bar Ceremony A young Nigerian lawyer, Ajewole Dare Isaac, has been abducted by gunmen while travelling from Abuja to Ekiti State, just days after being called to the Bar. Isaac, one of the 942 new wigs admitted in November 2025, was attacked on the highway, sparking deep concern from his family. His abduction comes shortly after the Body of Benchers charged new lawyers to uphold integrity and professionalism in the legal profession. #NigerianNews #Insecurity #Kidnapping #EkitiState #CalltoBar

Independence Day: We have distributed N330 Billion to poor households and vulnerable Nigerians— President Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration has disbursed N330 billion to about eight million households under the government’s social investment programme, aimed at assisting poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The President disclosed this during his 65th Independence Anniversary broadcast on Wednesday, noting that the initiative was designed to provide direct relief to struggling families. “Under the social investment programme to support poor households and vulnerable Nigerians, N330 billion has been disbursed to eight million households, many of whom have received either one or two out of the three tranches of the N25,000 each,” Tinubu stated. Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence, he highlighted the nation’s resilience, saying that despite decades of challenges, Nigeria has continued to endure & record significant economic growth. #nigeriannews# fintternews #independenceday #tinubu

Nigerian Citizen Gets 63-Month Prison Sentence for Involvement in International Cybercrime and Fraud Network #CyberCrime #FraudScheme #NigerianNews #GlobalCrime