Fear Grips Ozoro As Female Students Flee After Festival Violence
Panic has spread across Ozoro in Delta State following the assault of several women during a traditional festival, forcing many female students to leave the area over fears of further attacks. The unrest stems from the controversial “Alue-Do” festival, where disturbing videos showed women being chased, stripped, and assaulted by groups of youths—triggering outrage nationwide. […]
ADC Leadership Battle Deepens As Bala Faction Asks INEC To Recognise New Command
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress has escalated, with a rival faction urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw recognition of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and secretary of the party. The push is being led by Nafiu Bala, who insists he should assume leadership following the exit of […]
APC Sets March 24 For Screening Of National Office Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for the screening of aspirants vying for national positions ahead of its convention. In a notice issued by the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, all candidates who have completed the purchase and submission of their nomination forms were invited to participate in the exercise. The screening […]
Explosion Triggers Blackout Across Parts Of Lagos After Deadly Tanker Crash
Several communities in Lagos have been thrown into darkness following a gas tanker explosion on the Lekki-Epe Expressway that left two people dead and caused widespread damage. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirmed that the blast severely damaged key power infrastructure, including the Ibeju and Medallion 33kV feeders, disrupting electricity supply across affected areas. Communities […]
Federal Judge Strikes Down Pentagon Press Policy as Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has invalidated a Pentagon policy governing media access, ruling that it violates constitutional protections for press freedom and due process. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued the decision late Friday, siding with The New York Times, which challenged the policy in court. The rules, introduced by the Department of […]
Democrats Block DHS Funding Again, Demand ICE Reforms After Minneapolis Shootings
Democratic lawmakers on Friday once again blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, marking the fifth failed attempt to restore funding since the agency’s shutdown began in mid-February. Democrats say they will not approve funding unless significant reforms are made to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, citing concerns […]
Appeal Court Voids Earlier Ruling, Orders Fresh Hearing In El-Rufai Case
The Court of Appeal Nigeria has set aside a previous judgment in a fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that the case be retried before a different judge. In a unanimous ruling delivered on March 17, the appellate court nullified the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, citing […]
FG Orders Arrests Over Alleged Abuse At Delta Festival
The Federal Government has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute those linked to alleged sexual assault during a cultural event in Delta State. The order was issued by the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, following the circulation of a viral video said to show incidents of harassment during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro […]
Over 8,000 Inmates Pardon As FG, States Move To Decongest Prisons
Authorities across Nigeria have granted pardons or reduced sentences for more than 8,300 inmates between January 2022 and March 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to ease congestion in correctional facilities. The releases, approved by federal and state governments through Prerogative of Mercy processes, were compiled from official data and reports, showing a steady push […]
Outrage Trails Festival Video As Delta Govt Condemns Alleged Abuse
A viral video allegedly showing young women being sexually harassed during a cultural festival in Delta State has triggered widespread anger and calls for justice. The footage, linked to activities during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, has sparked heavy criticism online, with many condemning the treatment of women captured in the clip. “It is disturbing […]
