Robert Imoh, Author at Freedom Online

A fresh disagreement erupted in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo...

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa Denies Allegations of Missing N1.3 Trillion, Prepares for Senate Bid in 2027

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, has dismissed allegations of missing funds amounting to N1.3 trillion, asserting his...

Nigerian Students Threaten Protests Against South African Businesses Over Xenophobic Attacks

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has vowed to launch protests and organize picketing activities targeting...

23 Chadian Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Lake Chad Base

Chad's military confirmed on Tuesday that 23 soldiers lost their lives and 26 others were wounded in a brutal attack...

Petrol Prices in Nigeria Surge: Expert Explains Domestic Economic Drivers Behind Hike

In a recent interview, energy economist Prof. Wumi Iledare explained that the recent surge in petrol prices in Nigeria, which...

French Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: Crew Injured and Vessel Damaged

In a concerning development, a French cargo vessel was targeted during its transit through the Strait of Hormuz on May...

Presidential Villa Worker Claims He Was Deceived by Co-Suspects in Alleged Coup Plot

Zekari Umoru, one of the defendants in the ongoing trial of six individuals accused of plotting a coup against President...

Tomato Prices Surge Due to Supply Shortage and Rising Transport Costs

The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has linked the ongoing surge in tomato prices to a significant...

Senators Umeh and Abaribe Defect from ADC, Join NDC and Labour Party

Senators Victor Umeh (ADC-Anambra) and Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC-Abia) have announced their defections from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to new...

President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Tegbe, Enikanolaiye, and NMDPRA Chief Executive

President Bola Tinubu has submitted multiple requests to the Senate seeking confirmation for key ministerial and regulatory appointments, in line...

Lekki-Ajah Residents Decry Illegal Tolls and Rising Insecurity, Demand Urgent Action

Residents of the Lekki-Ajah axis in Lagos State have raised alarm over the increasing presence of illegal tolls mounted by...

Coroner Suspends Inquest into Chimamanda Adichie’s Son’s Death After Dispute Over Meeting

A Coroner’s court sitting at Igbosere in Lagos State has suspended the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu...

NCoS Sanctions 147 Staff for Misconduct, Involvement in Contraband Trafficking

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has sanctioned 147 staff members for various acts of misconduct, including involvement in the trafficking...

Nigeria Condemns Threats Against Citizens in South Africa, Demands Urgent Action

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned threats against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, calling...

NNPC Signs MoU with Chinese Companies to Restart and Expand Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang...

Female Passenger Dies, Four Injured in Toyota Sienna Collision on Third Mainland Bridge

A tragic accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a female...

Nigerian Troops Apprehend Gunrunner, Raid IPOB Hideouts in South-East

Troops from Operation UDO KA have intensified their operations across the South-East, leading to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner,...

NPA Announces Arrival of 36 Ships with Petroleum, Food, and Other Goods at Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that 36 vessels carrying various goods, including petroleum products, food items, and other...

80% of Rivers Residents Spend Entire Income on Rent, Says Tenants’ Union