NEWS, POLITICS
APC takes control of 32 out of Nigeria’s 36 states
March 9, 2026
The All Progressives Congress, APC, is rapidly solidifying its influence across Nigeria, now reportedly controlling 32 of the country’s 36 states. In the South-South, the APC has achieved a complete sweep in the oil-rich region,...
Alia declares war on insecurity, deploys operatives to troubled communities
March 9, 2026
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared a decisive crackdown on insecurity, promising that his administration will take firm action to restore peace across the state. In a statement signed by the...
FACT-CHECKS/INVESTIGATION, NEWS, POLITICS
Nwode Denies Allegations After Omoyele Sowore’s Criticism
March 9, 2026
A senior officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Nkeiruka Nwode, has denied allegations of misconduct following criticism by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Nwode’s response came after Sowore criticised her on social media...
Journalist faces ₦15.4bn lawsuits by lawmaker Chinedu Ogah
March 9, 2026
Journalist and publisher of Naija News Today, Alefia Friday James, has disclosed that he is facing lawsuits totaling ₦15.4 billion allegedly filed against him by a member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chinedu...
Court Orders Social Media Critic Nwoba to Pay ₦5m for Defamation
March 9, 2026
An Ebonyi State High Court has ordered social media critic and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Publicity Secretary in Ebonyi State, Nwoba Chika Nwoba, to pay ₦5 million in damages to lawyer Barr. Chinedu Ugadu...
Police arrest more suspects over killing of Lagos monarch’s son
March 9, 2026
Lagos State Police Command has apprehended more suspects in connection with the murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye, the son of the Ajiran of Agungi, Oba Tijani Akinloye. Prince Akinloye was reportedly shot and brutally attacked...
Man Retracts ₦7m Debt Claim, Apologizes to Umahi
March 9, 2026
Chief Obinna Ude Nkama has retracted his earlier allegation that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, owed him the sum of ₦7 million, describing the claim as misleading and made out of frustration. Ude had...
APC Publicity Secretary Arrested Over Ebonyi Monarch’s Killing
March 8, 2026
The Ebonyi State Government has confirmed the arrest of the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Mr Simbad Ogbuatu, over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of the traditional...
NPFL: Wikki Tourists declare Aliyu Ndala missing
March 8, 2026
Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Wikki Tourists have declared Isah Aliyu Ndala Absent Without Official Leave, AWOL. The Bauchi Elephants said that Ndala failed to return to the club after permission to go on...
NNPCL increases fuel for second time in less than 24 hours
March 8, 2026
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and other filling stations have increased their Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump price for the second time in less than 24 hours following Dangote Refinery’s gantry price hike....
