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A 50-year-old motorcycle repairer accused of providing services to Boko Haram members, Mustapha Modu, has been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Modu, of Belle village in Danbura Local Government Area of Borno State, was sentenced by Justice Binta Fatima Nyako on Thursday after pleading guilty to withholding information […]
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Abia State, Ngozi Ezeoma, has said drivers should not be issued or have their licences renewed without first establishing that their vision is adequate for safe driving. Ezeoma made the call in Umuahia on Thursday during the World Sight Day event organised by the […]
Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has called on residents of the North-Central region to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office in the 2027 general elections. Kula made the appeal during an appearance on TVC News on Wednesday, arguing that Tinubu’s return to office would […]
Some senators have thrown their weight behind Godswill Akpabio to return as Senate President in the 11th National Assembly, saying the seat is not vacant. The development could narrow the chances of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who is also aspiring to the position. The endorsement came after Akpabio spoke during plenary on Thursday, following […]
Attacks on Chinese workers in Mali are testing Beijing’s reliance on African security forces. Russia’s experience there gives China little reason to take on the fighting itself. On 9 May, fighters from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, stopped buses and trucks at Zambougou, in the Ségou region of Mali about […]
Print article Share The amount of finance for nature delivered to date “falls far short” of what is needed to meet the UN’s global goals, according to a report released ahead of the COP17 biodiversity summit. The global stocktaking report, prepared by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD) ahead of this month’s summit […]
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N2.428 trillion to the Federal Government, states and local government councils, as Federation Revenue grossed N3.913 trillion for September 2026. FAAC shared the amount during its October meeting in Abuja, Thursday, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, has pledged to attract more than ₦2 trillion in private investment to the state within six months if elected governor in 2027. Odii made the pledge on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, where […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Lawyers representing the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, Mr. Topa Olusegun Peter, have petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of his name from the final list of candidates. In the letter dated October 14 and addressed […]
By Clifford Ndujihe The Senatorial Candidate of the Accord Party for Ebonyi North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, Mr. Polycarp Nwite Jr., has said Ebonyi State deserves leadership built on honesty, accountability and service, not sycophancy. In a statement, on Thursday, Nwite commended the Governor of Ebonyi State for his openness and what […]
The traditional ruler, leaders and stakeholders of Ndiebor Ishieke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have demanded compensation for crops and farmlands allegedly destroyed during borrow-pit excavation for the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway project. The community also called on the Federal Government and the project’s contractors to ensure that excavated borrow pits […]
The Senate on Thursday ordered an investigation into the death of a corps member, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp in Enugu State. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Senator Aniekan Bassey (APC, Akwa Ibom North-East), who said the Senate received news of Daniel’s […]
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men over the alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made revolver pistol with two rounds of live ammunition. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the first […]
The drone has become the signature weapon of the Russo-Ukraine war. On any day in Ukraine, tens of thousands of drones are out hunting the battlefield for targets. These could be individual enemy soldiers or vehicles, or they could be larger targets such as depots, headquarters, bridges or power plants. Yet, this drone war has […]
Ukrainian president, Volodymr Zelensky, recently told journalists that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has instructed his military commanders to abandon the rules of war that protect civilian targets. “He said there are no rules now,” Zelensky said – reporting that this information had been picked up by intelligence intercepts of Russian communications. That Putin’s commanders […]
On 19 September 2026, the United States lifted its sanctions on Eritrea, one of Africa’s most enigmatic and repressive states. These sanctions were imposed by the Biden administration in 2021 for Eritrea’s role in Ethiopia’s devastating Tigray War (2020-22). Opinions vary as to the possible meanings of their removal: is it morally permissible on the […]
By Elizabeth Osayande Is discipline declining in Lagos schools since the ban on corporal punishment, or are schools simply struggling to adapt to a new reality without alternatives? That question dominated discussions on Friday as policymakers, educators, students, civil society leaders and government officials converged on the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, for a high-level policy […]
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils as revenue accrued to the Federation Account and proceeds from Value Added Tax (VAT) for September 2026. According to a communiqué issued at the end of the committee’s meeting in […]
The management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, have announced that there are over 50 corpses in their morgues that have been abandoned for over 10 years, more than the statutory three months period. The UCTH management have explained that the hospital no longer has space in the morgue to preserve more bodies. […]
House of Representatives candidate for Kosofe Federal Constituency, Engr. Ekundayo Ajayi-Femi, has said political representation should be judged by tangible outcomes and responsiveness to constituents rather than visibility, speeches or election-season appearances. Ajayi-Femi, a civil engineer, real estate developer and entrepreneur, is seeking to represent Kosofe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in the […]
A total of N2.428 trillion, being the September 2026 Federation Account revenue, has been shared among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. In a statement on Friday, the spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the October 2026 Federation Account Allocation […]
The Taraba State Commissioner of Police, Edwin Ogbegaghagha, has called for sustained dialogue, timely information sharing and collective responsibility among security agencies, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to address insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence in the state. Ogbegaghagha made the call on Wednesday in Jalingo during a security engagement with civil society organisations and […]
Former Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya, has urged the Taraba State Government to honour its agreement with the university to end the indefinite strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Yahaya, who expressed concern over the industrial action, described the development as unfortunate and detrimental to […]
Uba Sani approves ₦3.7billion for retirees and families of deceased civil servants, writes SABIR USMAN Retirement should mark the beginning of a well-earned season of rest, dignity and security after years of dedicated service. For many public servants, however, the transition from active employment to retirement can become a period of uncertainty, particularly when pension […]
Air Peace has raised the alarm over a suspected fraudster posing as its customer service agent on WhatsApp to defraud passengers attempting to book flights. The airline said the suspect was using the phone number 08082894680, pretending to be an Air Peace customer service representative and tricking unsuspecting passengers into paying for flight bookings. In […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned governors against pursuing political positions that are not available, urging them to focus on serving their people and completing their constitutionally permitted eight-year tenure. Akpabio stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja. Citing Anambra State Governor […]
A 40-year-old motorcycle rider, Monday Dauda, popularly known as an ‘Okada rider’, has been killed, and his body dumped at Kasuwa Monday in Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Dauda’s body was discovered in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by family members who had gone searching for him after he […]
It’s surely no surprise that amid today’s geopolitical turmoil, filmmakers are turning to the events of the cold war for inspiration. A flurry of productions set in the 1980s have been released just this year. See, for instance, The Brink of War, a political drama focused on the 1986 summit at Reykjavik between Ronald Reagan […]
Latin American governments cracked down on forest clearing in 2025, leading global deforestation to fall by the most this decade, but political shifts and the likely impact of a strong El Niño threaten to undo those “fragile” gains, a new report has found. Seven million hectares of forests – roughly the size of Ireland – […]
Wale Igbintade Businessman and social media influencer Afolabi Michael Kazeem, popularly known as KC Luxury, has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in Lagos over an interim order preserving his properties, alleging that the proceedings leading to the order violated his constitutional right to fair hearing. Kazeem, who is standing trial alongside two […]
The G27 for Uche Nnaji support group has questioned the alleged decision of Governor Peter Mbah to submit a Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) certificate as his highest educational qualification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group made its position known in a statement signed by its […]
By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has said the state’s economy grew from N3.62 trillion in 2019 to N5.65 trillion in 2023, reflecting an increase in nominal gross domestic product (GDP) over the four-year period. Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this during the dissemination of the Jigawa State Gross Domestic Product (SGDP) Survey 2025 […]
Netflix will cut about 1,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its workforce, US media reported Wednesday, as the streaming platform experiences slower growth. When contacted by AFP, the company did not immediately respond. “Our mission — to entertain the world — is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we […]
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Anambra State Government has cautioned commercial bus drivers against violating the rule of law and regulations governing the transport sector. The Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Edward Ibuzor, gave the warning while inaugurating the newly consolidated 20-member executive committee of the Anambra State Drivers Welfare Association (ASDWA). Ibuzor said that, […]
Governor Uba Sani has counselled public office holders from Kaduna State to work towards President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, by mobilising towards a successful presidential campaign flag off on October 24. The Governor who made this known at a high-level strategic meeting, also charged political appointees at both state and federal level to strengthen coordination of […]
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Adeyemo Mukaila, over the alleged defilement of a victim in the state. The suspect was arrested after members of the public reportedly apprehended him and handed him over to the police following an incident in the Ilupeju area of Ikire, Osun State. According […]
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, to demonstrate his capacity to manage the state’s resources rather than merely criticising the administration of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia. The party’s reaction followed Aondoakaa’s appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, during […]
The UK government warned the Carbon Capture and Storage Association’s (CCSA) annual conference on Tuesday that the fledgling industry should prepare to receive less financial support from taxpayers in the future. As the left-wing Labour government, under its new leader Andy Burnham, seeks to boost military spending in line with NATO allies, it is reportedly […]
Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s population and infrastructure continue to dominate coverage of the conflict. But on the ground, Ukraine has been making significant, if still limited, gains. In mid-September, Ukraine formally announced the existence of Operation Vivaldi, which has retaken territory near Lyman and disrupted a Russian advance toward the fortified cities […]
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Three persons have been killed, two others injured and 114 cattle rustled in separate incidents reported in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State in the past few days. The incidents also involved the killing of two cattle and the destruction of crops and farmlands, according to […]
Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, adjourned till November 20 for ruling in a motion by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar requesting to amend his suit challenging the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. Ekwo adjourned to the said date after listening to […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, yesterday, dismissed the criminal defamation and cyberbullying case filed by Kwara State Government against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The court, in its unanimous decision, also declared that the charge and the evidence produced disclosed no offence committed by […]
The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has sued the Department of State Services, DSS, its Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, and the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, over an alleged assault and forcible removal from the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a suit filed on October 13, 2026, Sowore is demanding N5 billion in damages […]
Sandra Guzmán is director at the Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean (GFLAC), and Raju Pandit Chhetri is lead climate finance negotiator for the least-developed countries at the UNFCCC. Recent catastrophic floods in Nepal starkly remind us that the climate crisis demands urgent action. The initial estimate that the country will need […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate for Ifo Constituency I in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Adebari Adekunle, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over the omission of the party’s gubernatorial candidate from the election. Adekunle also warned the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, […]
A civil society organisation has called for the adoption of the Girls Act model as a strategy to reduce HIV infections among young girls, warning that the disease remains prevalent, particularly among adolescent girls and young women. The call was made on Tuesday during activities to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child in Abuja. It follows concerns that women and adolescent girls bear a disproportionate burden of HIV infections compared with men and boys, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The advocacy group noted that HIV could be better controlled if girls living with HIV were supported to remain on treatment, while those who were HIV-negative learned skills to prevent new infections and make informed decisions. According to the Advocacy Lead at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Steve Aborisade, although significant progress has been recorded in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, more work is needed to support young girls and vulnerable women. Quoting the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Aborisade said women account for more than 50 per cent of people living with HIV globally and roughly 60 per cent in sub-Saharan Africa. “Adolescent girls and young women aged 15 to 24 years are up to two to three times more likely to acquire HIV than young males of the same age. “Biologically, women face a roughly two-fold higher acquisition risk per unprotected heterosexual act due to a larger mucosal surface area and longer exposure to seminal fluids.” The UNAIDS data further indicated that many people living with HIV do not know their status and that concerted efforts are still needed to improve young people’s knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention. “Adolescents aged 10 to 19 years face distinct physiological, psychological, legal and social factors that make them disproportionately vulnerable to low uptake of HIV testing,” the data indicated. AHF, however, said patriarchy weighs heavily on women and girls and, combined with poverty and limited information, narrows their choices long before they can decide the terms of their own lives. “A girl who cannot afford menstrual products, who has dropped out of school, or who depends on others for money, has fewer options, including options about sex. HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) thrive in exactly those conditions,” AHF said. AHF said the Girls Act model, championed “for girls, by girls,” seeks to prevent HIV and STI transmission, support girls living with HIV to remain on treatment, reduce unplanned pregnancies and keep girls in school. “As of 2026, the programme counted more than 4,500 girls in active engagement,” it said. According to AHF, Girls Act works across four connected areas: health, education and livelihoods, leadership, and results. On health, the organisation said girls living with HIV were supported to remain on treatment, while those who were HIV-negative learned skills to prevent infection and make informed decisions. It said the provision of free menstrual health products, extended to surrounding communities, addressed a basic need that often costs girls their dignity and school attendance. The organisation added that the programme also teaches girls how to make and care for reusable pads, ensuring that access does not depend solely on supply. On education and livelihoods, AHF said the programme recognised that not every girl was in school and did not abandon those who were out of school. It said girls who wanted to return to school were supported to do so, while those who had dropped out were trained in life skills and helped to establish businesses. […]
Three children have drowned in an abandoned fish pond in Delta State. The victims, who were from the same extended Saniko family in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, were identified as Great Anthony Ikpera, 6; Goodluck Anthony Ikpera, 8; and Vwegba Jite Ikpera, 12. They were all members of the Ikpera […]
A leader of hunters in Andamin community, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Shuayibu Danladi Ciroma, has been killed following an encounter with suspected bandits while responding to intelligence about a planned attack on the community. Ciroma, who was also a member of the Forest Guard Corps, reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to his […]
The Kwara State Police Command on Tuesday paraded 17 suspects over alleged criminal offences ranging from cruelty to a child to the recovery of suspected human body parts and the exhumation of graves. At a press conference in Ilorin on Tuesday, the state Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, disclosed that two suspects, Abu Jimoh and […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has described the recent diphtheria outbreak in the state as a public health concern requiring urgent attention. Alli said the Oyo State Government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, had a responsibility to protect children across the state against preventable diseases. He made […]