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PRP Raises Alarm Over Borno Arrests, Says Political Expression Must Not Lead to Detention

adminOctober 2, 2026

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns over the reported arrest of youths in Borno State in connection with political messages on their clothing, warning against the use of detention to restrict political expression. The party said its opposition coalition would take up the matter, stressing that citizens should not be subjected to conditions...

Trump Adds ‘Drug Factories’ To Explanation For Iran Strikes

adminOctober 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has introduced a new element to his explanation of military action against Iran, claiming that facilities targeted in a major bombing operation were being used for both nuclear and drug-related activities. Trump made the remark during a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, on Thursday, while recounting the June 2025 US military operation...

Obi Faults Akwa Ibom Arrests, Links Political Freedom To Meaning Of Independence

adminOctober 2, 2026

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised the arrest of some of his supporters in Akwa Ibom State, arguing that citizens should be able to participate in lawful political activities without intimidation. Obi made the remarks after police authorities in the state disrupted a planned Independence Day procession by supporters...

Zamfara Health Worker Shortage As Over 1,000 Registered Nurses, Midwives Remain Jobless

adminOctober 2, 2026

More than 1,000 professionally registered Community Nurses and Community Midwives in Zamfara State are reportedly without employment despite concerns over inadequate healthcare personnel in some grassroots health facilities. According to SaharaReporters, the affected professionals have completed their training and obtained the required professional registration but are yet to secure positions within the state’s healthcare system....

Halle Berry Faces Restraining Order After Ex-Husband’s Abuse Claims

adminOctober 2, 2026

Hollywood actress Halle Berry has been placed under a temporary restraining order following allegations by her former husband, Olivier Martinez, that she physically abused their 12-year-old son, Maceo. A Los Angeles County judge granted the order on Thursday, October 1, temporarily changing Berry’s visitation arrangements with her son. A further hearing has been scheduled for...

Enugu Mosque Dispute Deepens As Police Block Imam, Clerics From Jumat

adminOctober 2, 2026

A dispute over the leadership of a mosque in Enugu has escalated after police allegedly stopped the Chief Imam of Owerri Road Central Mosque, Imam Murtala Dahiru, and other Muslim leaders from attending Friday prayers. SaharaReporters reported that the Council of Ulamas and Imams of Enugu State linked the development to a dispute involving Alhaji...

NHS Begins Free Flu Vaccination Drive For Homeless People In England

adminOctober 2, 2026

Tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness in England are now eligible for free NHS flu vaccinations, in a new national effort aimed at protecting a group considered particularly vulnerable to serious respiratory infections. According to The Independent, the programme, which began on October 1, covers people aged 16 and above who sleep rough or...

Qatar Waives Advance Visa For Officials From Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria

adminOctober 2, 2026

Officials from three African countries can travel to Qatar without obtaining a visa in advance, provided they hold specified diplomatic or official passports, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Interior. The countries are Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, which are among 19 nations covered by Qatar’s bilateral arrangements for eligible government officials. Legit.ng reported the development, citing...

10 Rescued After NYSC Travellers Abducted On Imo Highway

adminOctober 2, 2026

Ten people abducted by gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Imo State have been rescued as security agencies continue searching for other victims and the perpetrators. The victims were among passengers taken away after two buses carrying prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other travellers came under attack around Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local...

TMS Counters Atiku’s ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Call With Reform Figures

adminOctober 2, 2026

A pro-President Bola Tinubu advocacy group, Tinubu Must Stay (TMS), has responded to opposition calls for the president to leave office, citing economic, education, transport and housing programmes it says should form part of the assessment of his administration. The group’s position came shortly after African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar repeatedly called...

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PRP Raises Alarm Over Borno Arrests, Says Political Expression Must Not Lead to Detention

Trump Adds ‘Drug Factories’ To Explanation For Iran Strikes

Obi Faults Akwa Ibom Arrests, Links Political Freedom To Meaning Of Independence

Zamfara Health Worker Shortage As Over 1,000 Registered Nurses, Midwives Remain Jobless

Halle Berry Faces Restraining Order After Ex-Husband’s Abuse Claims

Enugu Mosque Dispute Deepens As Police Block Imam, Clerics From Jumat

NHS Begins Free Flu Vaccination Drive For Homeless People In England

Qatar Waives Advance Visa For Officials From Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria

10 Rescued After NYSC Travellers Abducted On Imo Highway

TMS Counters Atiku’s ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Call With Reform Figures

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