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By Esther Onyegbula Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old suspected cultist, Yusuf Lamina Adigun, and recovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Ijaiye/Ojokoro area of Lagos. The Police said the suspect was apprehended as part of the Command’s sustained efforts […]
The lawmaker representing Plateau North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang, has slammed the Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Professor Ayo Omotayo, for allegedly making derogatory comments about the Berom people. During a television interview on Friday, Omotayo had, while responding to a question […]
There is a particular kind of patience required to build an image out of nothing but nails and thread, and Rang Iliya has made that patience into an art form. Among the many strands of her practice at HOP Creations, string art holds a distinct place, not simply as a decorative craft, but as a […]
By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers 100 tonnes of payload capacity and 811 […]
Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 11 suspected cultists at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso. The command revealed that all the suspects are students of the institution. The command made these declarations via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY […]
A former Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, has died from gunshot wounds sustained during an attack by suspected gunmen along the Wukari–Joota Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, a border corridor between Benue and Taraba states. Salifu, a Professor of Public Administration and former Dean of the Faculty of Social […]
Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity, all believed to be students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, over an alleged plan to launch attacks within the university community. The operation also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and several dangerous weapons reportedly intended for use in […]
Amid growing concerns over possible violence ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Friday visited the state and disclosed that no fewer than 20 people had allegedly lost their lives within the past few months. Disu spoke during a meeting at the headquarters of the Osun State […]
No fewer than 77 suspects arrested for various criminal offences were on Friday paraded by the Edo State Police Command following a series of operations carried out across the state in June 2026. The suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from kidnapping and cultism to armed robbery, murder, unlawful possession of firearms, rape and other sexual and […]
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for visible transformation of the nation’s capital and for carrying out his orders by providing roads and other engineering infrastructure to the 3,112-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana before residents could move in. Tinubu, represented by Senate President […]
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Delta State government has said the 13 month salary announced by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will become institutionalised in the State. State Commissioner for the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made the disclosure yesterday on behalf of the Governor during a post executive council media briefing […]
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has commenced an investigation into the fire outbreak that occurred at the Bono Energy Terminal in the Coconut area of Apapa, Lagos. The agency’s spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, had earlier confirmed the incident in a brief statement issued on Friday. Providing further details, the Controller General of the LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, […]
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the ongoing construction of Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far. Accompanied by the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of his belief that the judiciary — like others […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four persons and injured 10 others in renewed attacks on communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The attacks, which lasted two days, targeted farmers working on their farmlands in Anyiase, Moon Council Ward, and later passengers attempting to flee the affected communities. […]
The Federal High Court in Gombe has adjourned the lawsuit challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Gombe South Senatorial District until July 22, 2026, when both sides will present their final written addresses before judgment. The case is being heard by Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed following a suit filed by Hon. Bilyaminu […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Friday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Governor Ibikunle Amosun in Abeokuta to seek their blessings, guidance and support ahead of the poll. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, said he would incorporate […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s civil service and sustain ongoing public sector reforms. The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Saka, fill vacancies created by […]
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, all identified as students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following a coordinated operation that thwarted an alleged planned attack within the university community. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent […]
The ISI Muslim Parents Forum (ISIMPF) says it will appeal to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal upheld the University of Ibadan International School (ISI-UI)’s ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs. The case, which lasted seven years, was filed by 11 Muslim students. In a split 2–1 decision, the Court of Appeal […]
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly destroyed four vehicles, including trucks, one of which was laden with goods worth millions of naira, during an early morning attack on Geidam town in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to residents of the affected community, the insurgents infiltrated the town at about 4:30 am on […]
By Peter Duru Former Benue Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, has been killed after suspected armed men ambushed and shot him along the Wukari–Joota Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, LGA, a border community between Benue and Taraba states. Salifu, a Professor of Public Administration and former Dean of the Faculty […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Panic erupted on Friday afternoon after a mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State […]
The Osun State governorship campaign atmosphere intensified on Friday as the governorship campaign councils of the two major political parties exchanged allegations over unresolved political killings, with both calling on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In separate statements issued during the visit of the Inspector-General […]
The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing countries to be “climate finance”, following months of pressure from the Trump administration in the US. However, a concerted effort by developed- and developing-country shareholders has seen the bank hold onto its “action plan” for tackling climate change. The multilateral […]
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Heating up NOT FREE FROM HEAT: “Dangerous, record-breaking” heat altered plans for 4 July celebrations across the US this weekend, reported the Associated Press. New York and Boston hit 100F (37.8C) on Thursday, said the newswire. CNBC […]
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Government has refuted allegations made by social media activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), that it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claim as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public. […]
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is making significant investments in infrastructure and housing access across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deliver on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stated this on Friday while inaugurating a newly constructed 10.5-kilometre road network in Karsana District, Abuja. The […]
The Adamawa State High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted a former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former Governor Murtala Nyako, ACP Sheriff Abubakar Rabiu (retd), of charges brought against him. The court, presided over by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, acquitted Rabiu of criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, and inciting public […]
The Kano State Consumer Protection Agency (KSCPA) has warned that anyone found selling fake or adulterated agrochemicals in the state will be prosecuted. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, gave the warning during a strategic meeting with the newly elected executive members of the Kano State Agrochemical Dealers Association at the […]
The Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Prof. Kate Omenugha, has reacted to allegations trailing her administration after the sack of five lecturers of the university. The management of the institution had last month announced the sack of five senior lecturers from various departments and faculties for offences including sexual harassment and […]
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commended the Osun State Police Command for foiling an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of its Governorship Campaign Council, Wole Oke. The commendation came after the parade of three suspects by the command on Thursday over the alleged plot to assassinate Oke in Ipetu Ijesa […]
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has intensified efforts to diversify its revenue base and strengthen practical learning for students with the commencement of commercial cassava harvesting at its institutional farm. The maiden harvest, held on Thursday at the polytechnic’s commercial farm in Ilorin, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s drive to […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo No fewer than 300 widows and elderly persons in Osun State on Thursday received a total of ₦15 million from Mr. Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, as part of activities marking his birthday. The beneficiaries, drawn from the 10 local government areas of […]
Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has ordered the demolition of the Article Shopping Complex in Satellite Town and issued a 14-day ultimatum to owners of distressed buildings in Agric and Coker markets within Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area to conduct structural integrity tests on their properties. The directive followed an enforcement and inspection exercise carried […]
A Federal High Court in Kano State has ordered the remand of two Katsina State residents, Sani Mamman and Abubakar Umar, over allegations of aiding bandit activities. The defendants were arraigned on charges bordering on alleged support for bandits in violation of provisions of the Terrorism Prevention Act. According to the prosecution, Mamman, a resident […]
By Peter Duru Suspected armed cattle rustlers, believed to be herders, have killed a ranch owner and a vigilante member during an early morning attack on Okpafie community in Oyilawu, Okonobo Ward of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, before fleeing with nearly 50 cows. The attack reportedly occurred at about 1am on Thursday […]
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), bullying, cultism and drug abuse in public schools, urging teachers, parents, students and other stakeholders to work together to protect learners and create safer learning environments. The government made this known during a sensitisation programme organised by the Ministry of […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin About 20 traditional rulers in Kwara state who have fled their towns over incessant bandit attacks have reportedly engaged the services of a privately owned security outfit, “Iru Ekun” led by the Yoruba agitator, Mr. Sunday Igboho, as to flush out the bandits. Recall that residents and traditional rulers of several […]
James Sowole in Abeokuta As preparations for 2027 Election is gathering momentum, a political group in Ogun West Senatorial District, known as Ogun West Concerned Stakeholders Thursday, faulted the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola. The group which expressed support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon Ladipupo […]
Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled another coordinated night attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents and forcing them to […]
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) Council has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, from operating within the area, taking effect on Aug. 1 The Chairman of the council, Dr Gift Worlu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt. He said the directive was part of efforts […]
Ogun State House of Assembly on Thursday began the consideration of two bills aimed at strengthening the state judiciary and for improving rural road administration. The bills underwent second reading process at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide. Also, another bill seeking to regulate matters relating to termination of pregnancy was formally introduced for […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has said its business-enabling reforms are designed to attract foreign and local investors, stimulate economic growth and enhance sustainable private-sector investment. The state Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, disclosed this at a nationwide subnational engagement and technical reform workshop 2026, organised by the state government in collaboration with […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin A group, Renewal Champions Movement, in Kwara State, has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, party stakeholders, traditional institutions and opinion leaders across Kwara North to give members of the party in Moro/Edu/Patigi federal constituency a chance in the forthcoming House of Representatives elections. A statement issued in Ilorin Thursday […]
The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, ditching his subject, Mr Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The monarch, speaking at the commissioning of the 12km intercity road held in front of his palace, lauded Adeleke’s administration for listening to the yearnings […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected political thugs over an alleged attempt to assassinate the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, Hon. Wole Oke. The suspects — Olamilekan Oriyomi, 24, Ayotunde Ikupolati, 44, and Femi Fakinleye, 31 — were arrested on Tuesday, June 30, during […]
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects over an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship campaign, Oluwole Oke. The arrests of the suspects is coming after an incident in Ipetu-Ijesa, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State on Tuesday. Addressing journalists on Thursday at the command headquarters, the Commissioner […]
The Plateau State Government on Thursday opposed an application by one of the four persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged links to the Angwa Rukuba massacre of late March and early April 2026, seeking permission to undergo medical treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. At the resumed hearing before […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said the promises President Bola Tinubu made to the people of the capital city in the area of road infrastructure have been fulfilled. The minister spoke during the commissioning of the Old Keffi Road from Kado Fish Market to Deidei to mark Tinubu’s third […]
*Says it’s the party’s internal affairs Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Musa Liman of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit challenging the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Liman dismissed the suit while delivering ruling in the preliminary objection filed by the defendants. A Kogi […]