A viral video shows masked police officers forcefully entering a Nigerian home after the occupants refused to open the doorThe incident sparked public outrage, with many criticizing the officers’ actions and calling for increased police accountabilityPolice authorities condemned the officers’ use of masks and launched an investigation into the incident A disturbing video that recently … Read more
Mojisola Meranda, on Monday officially assumed office as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This marks a significant transition following the removal of former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Meranda was accompanied to her new office by her fellow lawmakers, with the notable exception of Obasa. After the formal ceremony, the legislators gathered for … Read more
The chairman and president of Fuji TV, one of Japan’s largest television networks, have resigned following widespread backlash over a sexual misconduct scandal involving Masahiro Nakai, a high-profile TV host and former member of the boy band SMAP. The controversy erupted after Nakai was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party … Read more
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced plans to roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card in collaboration with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS)The new card aims to address social and economic issues, featuring unique biometric identification and offline-online capabilitiesDr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote assured that the card would be affordable, aiming to uplift 133 million … Read more
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) published a report on Monday, 27th January, outlining allegations of manipulation regarding the results of the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The report highlighted how the Edo State governorship election was reportedly influenced to ensure a win for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday … Read more
The Anambra State Government has uncovered 35 graves and other chilling discoveries at Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites in Oba, Idemili South local government area of the State. The hotel, allegedly used for kidnapping and various crimes, was demolished on Friday under the directive of the state government. The deputy governor of Anambra State, … Read more
The draw for the 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to take centre stage in MoroccoThe occasion, slated for the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, could see the Super Eagles paired against several tough opponentsWe shift the spotlight to the possible best- and worst-case scenarios the Nigerian team could … Read more
Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has announced that he has been granted bail following his questioning by the Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Monday. Sowore, however, declared that he would not accept any bail conditions that compromise his “innocence, dignity, and integrity.” Henzodaily earlier reported that the … Read more
Former Kano State governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on the Federal Government to refrain from interfering in matters exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Kano State Government. Kwankwaso’s remarks followed a recent terror alert issued by the Kano State Police Command, which he described … Read more
Suspected bandits armed with AK-47 rifles abducted Adefija Michael Akinropo, his wife, son, and elder brother in a midnight raid on their home in Kubwa, Abuja The attackers also invaded a nearby house housing a poultry farm, abducting a man and injuring his wife, leaving residents in fear of escalating insecurity While police visited the … Read more