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The Ekiti State Police Command says its operatives, in collaboration with the military, Amotekun Corps, and local vigilantes, discovered a kidnappers’ den inside the forest between Irele-Ekiti in Ekiti State and Ogbe in Kogi State during a bush-combing operation. Two victims, Iorfa Solomon, 35, and Blessing Kingsley, 37, were rescued after being held hostage. A […]
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency on security. Atiku made the call while decrying the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits attack are now targeted at not only wasting precious human lives, but […]
The Local Council Chairman of Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area, Imo State, Prince Obioha Ndukwe, has denied reports claiming that the Leader of the Legislative Council, Kennedy Egeonu, was impeached and replaced, describing the report as false and misleading and urging members of the public to disregard it. The council chairman made the clarification while addressing […]
Nigeria’s 12-match unbeaten streak came to an end on Wednesday after Portugal claimed a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in an international friendly. The two sides were locked in a closely contested encounter before Portugal broke the deadlock in the 74th minute through Pedro Neto. The Super Eagles responded almost immediately, drawing level in […]
By Henry Umoru The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of 2027 election, Peter Obi, has again decried the deteriorating security situation in the country, describing as sad the fact that Nigerian schoolchildren are being turned into pawns in the emerging deadly ransom economy created by bandits. Lamenting the situation on his […]
Canada’s culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content. The proposed “Digital Safety Act” makes Canada the latest in a wave of countries moving to crack down on social media platforms over concerns of harm […]
By Henry Umoru, ABUJA THE National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson has held a marathon meeting with former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and senior officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in order to unify the party. Read Also: NDC not selling tickets to highest bidders […]
By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos. The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators […]
By Chioma Obinna Healthcare experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening maternal and child mortality crisis, warning that thousands of women continue to die during childbirth because they either receive poor care, arrive too late at hospitals, or are trapped by harmful cultural beliefs. Speaking at the 6th Maternal Health Summit organised by Safer Hands […]
… Laments worsening brain drain, poor funding, weak disease controlBy Chioma Obinna The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in […]
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives is set to vote on a key constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police, as part of renewed legislative efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. House leaders confirmed in Abuja on the eve of the decisive plenary session that the proposed reform has gained […]
Senator Seriake Dickson has said he is more qualified to contest for Nigeria’s presidency than leading opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, while insisting that he chose not to seek the office.Dickson made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he addressed questions about the Nigeria […]
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Wednesday raised concerns over persistent shortages in blood supply across the African Region, warning that millions of patients remain at risk due to inadequate access to safe blood and blood products. In a message to commemorate the 2026 World […]
There was panic in Ijebu-Jesa, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, on Wednesday when a stage hosting Governor Ademola Adeleke and other dignitaries collapsed during a political rally organised in support of the governor. The incident occurred during the launch of the Imole Canvassers initiative organised by Accord candidate for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, […]
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and arrested two others in the Byazhin, Kubwa area of the capital city. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said five kidnapped victims were also rescued during the operation. The spokesperson said the […]
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said its operatives have arrested a suspected drug baron, Ofonime Etim, in Ikot Ebom Itam, Itu Local Government Area of the state, after dismantling a notorious drug den in a renewed offensive against criminal elements in the state. A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, […]
The Benue State Police Command has arrested a man suspected to be the leader of an armed robbery and kidnapping gang allegedly linked to a series of criminal activities in Gboko Local Government Area. According to security sources, the arrest was carried out on June 8 after law enforcement authorities received credible intelligence that the […]
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, has dismissed speculation that he may eventually hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological children, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family. Kumuyi addressed the issue during a church service […]
Ten African teams at the biggest football competition is a historic milestone. The expansion of the tournament to 48 participants has opened the door for new names, but traditional giants such as Nigeria and Cameroon have been left on the sidelines. AfroPari analyzes all African teams World Cup 2026. No. 10 – Cape Verde For […]
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command says it has repelled an attack by armed bandits who invaded Iluke community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Adusat Salihu, the command said the attackers targeted Government […]
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt a more comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to tackle banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Ibe Osonwa, who represents Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, during plenary […]
…Attackers came in Army uniform – State Govt By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Residents of Iluke community in Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have called for urgent government intervention following a deadly attack by armed assailants that left three people dead, including a vice principal. The attack, which occurred in the […]
The Chairman-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Makurdi Branch, Mr. Joseph Gbagyo, says Nigeria’s democracy is making progress despite the numerous challenges facing the country. Gbagyo stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi. According to him, 27 years after Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in […]
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared Thursday a work-free day for all civil servants across the state to enable them participate in the burial activities of the late Head of Service, Dr. Moses Agbogbo Ode. The governor also disclosed that a government-owned housing estate designated for civil servants will be named in honour of […]
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the Federal Government to take decisive action to halt the wave of killings, kidnappings, terrorism and banditry threatening lives and livelihoods. A statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, said the Council lamented that Nigerians continue to wake daily to reports of violent crimes, […]
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has raised alarm over what it described as “the growing impunity and disturbing ease with which terrorists and bandits are carrying out mass kidnappings across Nigeria, especially the abduction of school children in recent weeks.” A joint statement issued by Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Leader, Afenifere; Dr Bitrus […]
Abia State House of Assembly has strongly condemned the rape and murder of female nursing student, Wendy Achumba, in Obowo, Imo State. The late Miss Achumba, a 21-year-old student of Our Lady of Mercy Nursing scho5ol, was raped and murdered in her off-campus residence at Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo, Local Government Area on May 22, 2026. […]
A 23-year-old female Libya returnee, Endurance Daniel, on Wednesday recounted how she and other migrants drank their urine to survive due to lack of water in the desert. Daniel, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) upon return to Nigeria, said she travelled with 52 other migrants in a single vehicle, out […]
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, grounded an aircraft that landed on a roadway in the Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba, the Delta State capital. NCAA stated that the private jet, which had four crew members on board, subsequently departed the location at approximately 11:02 am and returned to Lagos without obtaining the […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that coordinated counter-terrorism operations involving the Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (US-Africom) have led to the elimination of more than 200 terrorists, including several high-ranking commanders, in Nigeria’s North-East. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a joint X Space engagement organised […]