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Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Director General of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) Dr. Abdulwasiu Tejidini, has said that, there was no any shady deal in the financial operations of the agency. He therefore said all the financial operations and approved funds disburshed to the beneficiaries were applied with the objectives of the mandate […]
…Gives residents until December 31 to obtain coverage By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commenced enforcement of mandatory social health insurance in the state, directing residents, employers and workers to obtain health insurance coverage before the end of 2026. Sanwo-Olu, who announced this on Wednesday, said enforcement under Executive Order EO/BOS/01 of […]
A sociocultural group, Prestigious Club, EPC, has condemned the alleged murder of Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, warning against attacks on innocent Ebonyi indigenes following the incident. The group also urged the government of Ebonyi and Anambra States to intervene to prevent further violence and ensure justice for the […]
The family of late Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka has rejected claims by the Ansaru militant group that it was responsible for his killing in Katsina State, insisting that individuals who had previously threatened the preacher remains their prime suspects. Abdurrashid Abdulkarim, successor to the late Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, spoke on behalf of […]
By Golok Nanmwa Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on members of a vigilante group and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects were arrested at about 1:40 a.m. on October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area […]
A truck driver lost both legs while four people were killed and 13 passengers critically injured in a collision between a truck and a commercial bus on Alaro City Bridge, inward T-Junction, Epe, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said in a statement on Wednesday that the crash occurred on the single-lane […]
Stakeholders and members of the disability community in Taraba State have commended the state government for domesticating the Persons with Disabilities Law, while calling for its full and effective implementation to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The call was made at the National Policy Advocacy Lab, N-PAL, on Tuesday during the stakeholders' town […]
The Okammelu family has written the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to request a supplementary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the corpse of their late brother. The request was made in a letter written by Joseph Ofor, Esq, counsel to Chief Osita Okammelu, the complainant in the matter, and addressed to the […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has assured the people of Ijebuland that a new ‘Awujale’ will emerge before May 29. This is contained in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday by Abiodun’s Media Adviser, Mr Kayode Akinmade. Abiodun gave the assurance at the Ogun East Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Ijebu-Ode, attended by representatives of […]
Residents of Lawyer Lambo Street, Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, Kwara State, have rescued a newborn baby and the child’s parents from a fire that razed three buildings. Several residential buildings and properties were affected by the fire outbreak. Hakeem Adekunle, spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, who confirmed the incident, said residents rescued the […]
Cross River State government says it has begun implementing recommendations aimed at resolving the protracted communal crisis between Ebom and Ebijaghara communities in Abi Local Government Area. The crisis has lasted over 20 years leaving an increasing death toll and destruction of properties. Deputy Governor Peter Odey disclosed this yesterday during a meeting with community […]
The Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe in intelligence-led operations in Sango-Ota. The suspect, Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, 26, popularly known as "Baba Obo", was arrested in the Ore area of Atan, […]
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clarified that alleged AI-generated photographs found in the Preliminary Register of Voters were part of questionable records already flagged during the physical display exercise and were under review. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Haruna, in a statement, yesterday, said […]
•Declares one month enough to change the security narrative in north Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has said he would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election if the president restores peace to the north. Bafarawa, who spoke with FRI, an online Hausa medium, said his […]
A 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command after a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm were allegedly found in his possession. Sanni was apprehended by police operatives during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi in Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed […]
Presidential candidate of Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Engineer Seyi Makinde has alleged that the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections, Senator Sharafadeen Alli is planning to create tension among the residents through misleading statements. Makinde made this revelation in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr […]
A High Court of Imo State, on Tuesday, at the resumed trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on Independence Day, admitted the evidence tendered against them by the Department of State Services (DSS). At the resumed sitting, the Court heard a continuation of the evidence of Ikem […]
— Insist on leadership rotation to Abia, urge massive voter turnout By Steve Oko The South-East Traditional Rulers Council has renewed its demand for the unconditional release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, lamenting that previous appeals to the Federal Government have failed to yield the desired outcome. The monarchs […]
The Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has questioned President Bola Tinubu's latest request to the National Assembly seeking the approval to borrow additional funds. The lawmaker noted that the Senate has on several occasions approved such funds to be borrowed in the past, adding that on each occasion the lawmakers have been told that […]
By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU – President Bola Tinubu has said the proposed South-East Gas Distribution Pipeline Project will reduce energy costs, boost industrialisation and create jobs across the five states of the region. Tinubu, represented by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, spoke yesterday at the South-East Gas Infrastructure Investment and Project […]
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has raised concerns over alleged vote-buying and the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from women to prevent them from voting in the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election. Adamu spoke in Doma Local Government Area while responding to his endorsement as the preferred governorship candidate by the Alago […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Suspected kidnappers have abducted six persons during an attack on Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna metropolis on Tuesday morning. The attackers were said to have invaded the estate early in the morning, shooting sporadically and throwing residents into panic as they scrambled for safety. Sources in the […]
The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has cautioned Governor Uba Sani against relocating a section of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to the Specialist Hospital in Millennium City amid persistent security concerns in parts of Kaduna State. In a statement released by Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, his Chief Press […]
By Gift ChapiOdekina President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve the establishment and expansion of the Federal Government’s Promissory Note Programme to settle outstanding verified liabilities totalling ₦269.44bn. This was contained in a letter by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume which was read on the floor […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised 8 suspected armed terrorists and rescued 3 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations conducted in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States. According to a statement by Captain Tamuno Sinive, Media Information Officer, the operations also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, 3 locally fabricated […]
Members of the Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, have arrested three suspected kidnappers at the old Oyo national park. The suspects are reported to be a gang of criminals allegedly terrorising innocent people at the park. The old National Park, which stretches across 10 local government areas in Oyo State and one local government area in […]
At least 64 students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, in Katsina State, were taken to hospital after developing adverse reactions following the administration of drugs for bilharzia prevention and treatment. The students were rushed to Ahmadi Rimi General Hospital and Turai Yar’Adua Maternal and Child Hospital in Katsina after experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, […]
The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the exclusion of its Kano State governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from the list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The party wants the court to order INEC to include Gwarzo’s name on the […]
Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured the people of the state of its readiness to run an issue-based and rancour-free campaign towards the 2027 general election. The party therefore, urged political actors in the state to shun all acts of violence, hate speech or inflammatory statements […]
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has disclosed that his administration has invested over N4 billion in renovating, upgrading and equipping the Katsina Youth Craft Village (KYCV) to boost vocational skills in the state. Radda disclosed this on Monday during the graduation ceremony of 1,662 trainees held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. He […]
By Edwin Philip, Lafia Member representing the Lafia Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, has said that the people of his constituency cannot longer sleep with their two eyes closed due to the frequent abduction of the people in the constituency. The lawmaker, while raising the issue on […]
. Accuses FG of frustrating hearing, demands leader’s release By Steve Oko The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a total political boycott of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the Federal Government of frustrating the appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, against his conviction. The pro -Biafra movement said it would […]
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, in separate operations in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States, killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims. On October 24 and 25, the operations were conducted and resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media […]
The prevailing insecurity in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State and the ongoing military operations in other parts of the state have forced the government to postpone the golden jubilee celebration of Zing Local Government Area and the 10th anniversary of the Lamdo Gashaka. The two events, earlier scheduled for October 29 and 31, […]
Former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, has said he would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections if the President restores peace to the North. Bafarawa, who spoke with FRI, an online Hausa medium, said his only condition for voting for Tinubu was for him to ensure peace and restore normalcy to […]
Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has dismissed an officer, Awopeju Cornelious Sanjo, identified by service number OSNA/2021/00018, for alleged gross misconduct in violation of public service regulations. The dismissal was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the corps’ Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass. The statement disclosed that the dismissal […]
Eko Boys’ High School alumni classes of 1981 and 1982 recently held their first grand reunion after over 44 years of graduating from the institution. The meeting, which brought together over 50 old boys of the 113-year-old institution, served as an opportunity for the alumni body to renew its commitment to preserving the school’s legacy […]
James Emejo in Abuja The 8th Real Estate and Construction Expo (RECON Expo 2026) is set to attract new investment opportunities, stronger financing partnerships and wider market access into the contruction and mortgage sectors, The three-day exhibition, scheduled for October 28–30 in Abuja, is expected to bring together property developers, building materials manufacturers, financial institutions, […]
The Lagos State Government has allocated land to members of the Shangisha Landlords Association, marking a breakthrough in a dispute that has kept affected owners seeking justice for more than four decades. The allocation follows a long legal battle over 549 plots, and enforcement of a Supreme Court judgement delivered in 2012. Landowners and their […]
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has extended the designation of Karim Lamido Local Government Council as an area of special security concern for another six months following the recent attack on Binari community. Kefas announced the extension during a State Security Council meeting held on Monday at the Exco Chamber of TY Danjuma House, where […]
Police in Bauchi State have arrested two suspects over the deaths of two children in separate incidents in Alkaleri and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas. The state police spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday, October 26, 2026. According to the statement, the first case involved a boy who allegedly fell […]
Funmi Ogundare Development Governance International (DGI) Consult, through the UNICEF-supported Enhancing Leadership, Governance and Management Capacities (ELGMC) project, has trained local government health managers and frontline health workers in Adamawa, Kwara and Sokoto States to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve maternal and child health outcomes. The training focused on equipping health teams with practical […]
Residents of Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State are mourning, as reports indicate that more than 50 people were killed when gunmen attacked the area last week. The attackers stormed the community shortly after Friday prayers, shooting at residents, stealing food supplies and setting shops and motorcycles on fire. A […]
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested five suspects and recovered substances suspected to be hard drugs during ongoing clearance operations across mountainous areas of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. The operation, aimed at flushing out criminal elements and dismantling suspected hideouts, involved personnel of the Police Mobile Force, PMF, Counter-Terrorism Unit, CTU, conventional police […]
Afrobeats superstar, Davido's aide, Damilare Aladegbola, popularly known as Dre, has offered a cash reward to whoever returns his phone, which he claims went missing during rapper Zlatan Ibile’s wedding ceremony. Dre made the appeal in a post on his Instagram page on Monday, pleading with the person who allegedly took the device to return […]
The Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Kash Patel, has announced the capture of six fugitives on the bureau’s most-wanted fraudsters list across four continents, alongside the seizure of nearly $17 billion in a global operation targeting scam networks. Patel disclosed the developments in separate posts on his official X account […]
The Ekiti State Police Command has expressed concern over the increasing number of reported road traffic accidents across the state, particularly in Ado-Ekiti, with some resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The command said it has observed that the incidents are often associated with reckless and ineligible driving, excessive speeding, impatience, disobedience to traffic rules […]
By Adegboyega Adeleye Voters can use the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) online Polling Unit Locator to find their assigned polling unit ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to INEC, the directions shown by the locator are approximate, so voters should confirm the location before election day. The presidential and National Assembly elections are […]
The Alara-in-Council and the people of Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have appealed to the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, to intervene in the ongoing process for the selection of a new Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti. The appeal was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Kingmakers, Chief […]
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Michael Ayisa, for allegedly robbing a female Point-of-Sale, POS, operator of N200,000 at gunpoint in Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area of the state. The police also recovered a pistol resembling a Beretta and an expended 9mm ammunition shell from the suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP […]