A 35-year-old miner, Ibrahim Jabir, has reportedly died following the collapse of a suspected illegal mining pit in Asaradan village, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, renewing concerns about hazardous excavation practices and the safety of people working at unregulated mining sites.
Nigerian comedian and Christian minister Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, has condemned the growing controversy surrounding the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings, accusing some social media commentators of exploiting the tragedy for attention rather than showing compassion towards the bereaved family.
President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has sharply criticised Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero over his claim that the NLC can independently negotiate workers’ salaries and allowances with the Federal Government, exposing a widening disagreement between Nigeria’s two major labour centres.
The Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area in Bauchi State, Masud Aliyu Umar, has died in a road accident while returning from a political stakeholders’ meeting, barely three months after his election, prompting an outpouring of condolences from the state government and political associates.
Suspected armed bandits have reportedly abducted two farmers and critically injured another resident during an attack in Fatika forest, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, intensifying concerns about persistent insecurity and the effectiveness of government-backed peace initiatives.
A secondary school student's criticism of the Nigerian government over the spread of internet fraud has sparked discussion about youth unemployment, economic hardship and the responsibilities of public institutions in addressing financial crime.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed satisfaction with the reception he receives from residents, saying his popular nickname has changed from “Akpako Rescue” to “Okpe’s Baby”, a development he interprets as evidence of growing affection and public acceptance.
Nigerian relationship commentator Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has spoken publicly about the death of her son, describing the loss as an experience from which she may never fully recover while reflecting on her imprisonment, personal struggles and changing relationship with her Christian faith.
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have reportedly rescued 11 kidnapped victims during two separate military operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, following armed confrontations that forced suspected bandits to abandon their captives and flee.
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced Bassey Edem Akpan to five years in prison for his involvement in the theft of a child who was subsequently sold multiple times across different Nigerian states, concluding a prosecution arising from events in 2019.
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, arguing that his administration has delivered exceptional changes to the country and defending reforms in education, skills development and human capital investment as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections.
The Nigerian Navy has announced that its Marines, working alongside the Nigerian Army's 403 Amphibious Brigade, killed an estimated 34 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during separate operations in the Lake Chad region, as security forces intensify their campaign against insurgent groups.
