Category: Nigerian news

The trial of Isaac Bristol, widely known by his social media handle “PIDOMNigeria,” was postponed on Tuesday due to the absence of Justice Emeka Nwite, who serves on the Federal High Court in Abuja. The hearing, originally scheduled for today, could not take place because Justice Nwite is currently on a two-week vacation leave. This […]

Residents of Karim-Lamido Local Government Area in Taraba State have urgently appealed to both the state and federal governments to prioritize the rehabilitation of federal roads in the region. This call comes as local residents, especially farmers and those in rural communities, continue to face significant challenges due to the deteriorating road conditions. The appeal […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for a peaceful and credible Ondo State governorship election, which is scheduled for November 16, 2024. During a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure on Thursday, Professor Yakubu highlighted the commission’s preparedness for the election, stressing its commitment to ensuring transparency and credibility […]

Members of the Ebonyi State Internal Revenue Board (IRB), in collaboration with personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have successfully apprehended five individuals suspected of illegally collecting revenue from vendors at the International Market in the state. The arrests occurred during a coordinated raid at the market, where the suspects were […]

The Police in Ebonyi State have recently presented two individuals, Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday, as suspects in a deeply disturbing case involving the alleged dehumanization of two teenage girls. The arrests were made following the emergence of a shocking viral video that depicted the two girls being stripped, flogged, and subjected to degrading treatment. […]

The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong warning regarding any group that attempts to instigate crises or form factions within the party. This statement was articulated in a press release signed by the party chairman, Hon. Aminu Sani Gumel, and distributed to JOINTEARN. In the release, the APC […]

In the 2024 State of States performance rankings, Ogun State has been recognized for its impressive position on Index A, according to BudgIT Research, a leading socioeconomic and civic organization. Among the 36 states in Nigeria, Rivers State emerged at the top of the list with a score of 0.82, closely followed by Lagos State […]

On Tuesday, former President Muhammadu Buhari made a visit to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, in response to the recent devastating flooding that has affected the area. His arrival was met with a warm welcome at the Maiduguri airport, where he was greeted by Governor Babagana Zulum, Senator Ali Ndume, and various other political […]

Comrade Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made an urgent appeal to the federal government to provide compensation for the minors who were arrested and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. In a statement released on Tuesday, Frank praised President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to release the […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully conducted an airstrike that resulted in the death of a prominent commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Bashir Dauda. This operation took place in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, a region that has been significantly affected by terrorist activities. According […]