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Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has warned corps members against participating in political campaigns or using their NYSC identities and social media accounts to promote political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nafiu also urged corps members to be cautious about misinformation and AI-generated materials, stressing […]
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested five suspects allegedly linked to a vehicle theft syndicate operating in Benue and neighbouring states, recovering two Bajaj motorcycles and a Toyota Corolla. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, on behalf of the Commissioner of […]
Survivors of the deadly attack on Bin-Per community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, where more than 25 people were killed on Tuesday, have narrated how the attackers went from house to house, killing their victims, who were mostly women, children and the elderly. In a video shared on social media […]
*Arrested in tactical uniform, with fake pistol, allegedly extorting motorists The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service. Maiye, who claimed to hail from Agbajojun Village, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was trailed and […]
By Obas Esiedesa & Mariam Eko The Federal Government (FG) has commissioned the upgraded transmission facilities in four major substations in Lagos, adding about 360 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity to boost electricity supply across the state. The projects at Ijora, Apapa Road, Alausa and Lekki substations are expected to strengthen bulk power delivery to […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man accused of impersonating its personnel and allegedly using a tactical uniform and fake firearm to intimidate and extort motorists in Abuja. The suspect, identified as Moferewa Maiye from Agbajojun Village in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was arrested late Wednesday around NITEL Junction along Adetokunbo […]
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the reported attack on Bin’per Community in Bwoi-Ruf District of Mangu Local Government Area. The arrest followed credible intelligence obtained by the command during investigations into the incident. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo in a statement issued on […]
At a checkpoint between Miba and the Kachanga hill in Fizi territory, soldiers of the Congolese army wave through bicycles loaded with mineral ore, one at a time, charging fifty cents a crossing. At least four thousand bicycles pass daily, delivering at least two thousand dollars a day into the hands of men in uniform […]
Change is an inevitable part of every professional journey. For Executive Assistants, few transitions are as significant as moving from supporting one executive to partnering with another, particularly within a more dynamic, fast-paced organizational culture. While such a transition may feel daunting, it also presents an opportunity for growth, greater impact, and continued professional development. […]
Wife of the Osun State Governor, Erelu Amb. Ngozi Abeni Adeleke has extended a warm-hearted appreciation to the entire people and residents of Osun State over their unflinching support and show of enthusiasm as the State celebrates the glorious re-election of Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke. Governor Adeleke’s victory for the second term at the fiercely […]
The Police Command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, by suspected hoodlums on Wednesday in Osogbo. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. Ojelabi said the incident occurred around Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo at about 4 p.m., shortly after […]
The UK has outlined six things eligible asylum seekers can access if they have friends or family members living in Britain and are considering staying with them. According to the guidance, asylum seekers do not necessarily have to remain in Home Office accommodation if they have a suitable alternative with friends or relatives. The change […]
On Foreign Interest, the Ideal Militia, and What a Coloniser Prays He Leaves Behind My grandmother never said displacement. She said: we left the house and the water took it. But the water did not take it. The state took it. A state that had been making that decision for decades, in different languages, with […]
By Ozioruva Aliu Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Yekini Idaiye, has dismissed reports that the House is seeking to repeal the financial autonomy law for the Legislature and Judiciary. Rather, he said what is being proposed is an amendment to strengthen project monitoring. Speaking to journalists shortly after plenary on Wednesday […]
The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed reports that its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, was arrested and detained by the police in Abuja following his role as the Chief Returning Officer in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. FUOYE Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Dr Sunday Saanu, described the reports […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace, one person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo. The governor had, in the company of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch but a clash ensued […]
The Kaduna State Government says it is ready to engage in negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, to resolve the issues raised by the union. The government said constructive dialogue and mutual understanding remained the most effective means of addressing the concerns of the university’s academic staff, […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved key projects in the health sector, including the overhaul of the National Hospital, Abuja, and a N302 billion Cancer Treatment Centre. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, made this disclosure on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja. Pate listed the projects as the construction of […]
The United Nations Human Rights Office has denounced the United States decision to impose fresh sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). High Commissioner Volker Turk said the “unacceptable” new sanctions — affecting ICC President, Judge Tomoko Akane, and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye — must be lifted. Turk urged countries to stand […]
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo For his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has been presented with a certificate of return by the National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) representing the South-west, Prof. Kunle Ajayi. Governor Adeleke also noted that the Adeleke family, through the Springtime Development Foundation, will […]
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — There was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Bridge Head area of Onitsha, Anambra State, following the alleged shooting of two persons by policemen at the popular Ogbogwu Market Junction. The incident reportedly caused a blockade of the Onitsha end of the Onitsha-Asaba-Enugu Expressway, disrupting vehicular movement between Onitsha and Asaba […]
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two traders by policemen attached to the Bridge Head Police Division in Onitsha on Wednesday. The victims, who sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly involved in carjacking, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms in parts of the state. The suspects, identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested during […]
Suspected hoodlums on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji. The attack triggered an exchange of gunfire with the governor’s security personnel. The incident occurred shortly after Governor Adeleke left the palace hall, where he had met […]
The newly appointed Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Cross River State, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, has given reasons for the removal of former chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Mr Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Cobham spoke during his maiden interaction with journalists in Calabar, where he said Eba’s removal followed allegations of […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced that ongoing demolitions targeting illegal structures built on drainage channels will expand from Maitama District across the entire territory without exception. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, following an extensive inspection tour of major infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory, […]
…Rescue three kidnapped victims, arrest two suspects …Arrest armed robbery suspects, recover motorcycles, knives By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers accused of dispossessing motorists and passengers of their belongings on congested roads across Abuja. The command also arrested 20 motorists for driving against […]
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Executive Council of the Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ZACCIMA, alongside leaders of more than 30 traders’ associations in the state, has removed its Deputy President I, Chika Galadima, from office over alleged irregularities. Galadima’s removal was unanimously approved at a stakeholders’ meeting of […]
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have killed two suspected criminals terrorizing parts of the state, recovering arms from them. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the incident happened in Eziowelle community, Idemili North Local Government Area. The statement said, “In the early morning of today, 19th August 2026, […]
Print article Share The UK is pioneering the use of “super batteries” that can store energy for long periods, smoothing the output from wind and solar power as the country moves towards net-zero. It is aiming to build “long-duration energy storage” (LDES) that fills up when supplies are plentiful, to help cover the gaps when […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — An elderly man identified as Amos Onwe Ubochi, in his 70s, has been found dead in a stream in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, a day after participating in an endorsement meeting for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Tochukwu Ogalagu. Ubochi, […]
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering attack on the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, accusing her of poor legislative performance, media posturing and abandoning her constituents. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja on issues surrounding governance and recent flooding challenges in the nation’s capital, […]
By John Alechenu The Accord Party, AP, has declared its intention to end the Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP/ All Progressives Congress, APC, 24-year hold on the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The party’s candidate for the constituency in the 2027 elections, Pelumi Olajengbesi, made the declaration in Abuja on Wednesday. Olajengbesi, […]
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed 11 establishments across Agege and Mushin areas of Lagos State over persistent violations of environmental regulations. The agency said the exercise, carried out on Tuesday, followed repeated warnings, abatement notices and several opportunities given to the affected establishments to comply with its directives. According to LASEPA, […]
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Barrister Tochukwu Ogalagu, has called for a thorough investigation into the murder of Elder Onwe Ubochi, after his participation in a rally organised by the party in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Ubochi, a resident of Osege […]
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police command have arrested at least 42 suspects for their involvement in various crimes within the city. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed the successful operation during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters on Wednesday. The CP explained that on August 14, 2026, […]
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State have reaffirmed what they described as “absolute confidence” in the re-election of Governor Nasir Idris in 2027, citing his performance in office in the last two years as unprecedented. The latest endorsement came from the Managing Director of the Hydroelectric […]
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of all structures constructed on waterways and flood channels across the FCT, saying exceptions would not be made for high-profile individuals. He issued the directive yesterday during an assessment visit to flood-affected areas of Maitama District. Wike vowed that […]
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticism of the FCT Administration following flooding in parts of Abuja after a heavy downpour on Saturday. Olayinka argued that flooding in the nation’s capital predated Wike’s tenure as FCT minister, […]
About 100 bags of human faeces were discovered at No. 16 Ibadan Street, Aba, on Tuesday by officials of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, Aba Zone. The bags of faeces, according to an official statement by ASEPA, were stored within the compound of a public house, posing a clear risk of an epidemic outbreak. Also, […]
Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges in a follow-up operation across Ogun and Lagos states. The suspects, identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were apprehended for their alleged involvement in armed […]
Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi, OFR, has apologised for the tension caused by remarks he made during his campaign visit to the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. Fadahunsi, while speaking after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election, said his visit to the palace was mainly to […]
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has narrated how he rejected an attempt by then Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu to become his running mate, saying he opposed a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the interest of the country. In a Hausa-speaking video interview shared on X, Atiku disclosed how […]
• Deal comprises completed, funded $600m private placement, $400m underwriting commitment •Transaction reflects confidence in refinery’s strategic role, says Africa’s richest man •Oramah: Transaction demonstrated the appetite for African-led capital markets Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos The planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken […]
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, DPRP, has secured $1 billion in underwriting backing from Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium Capital Group ahead of its planned initial public offering, IPO. The $1 billion programme comprises a completed and funded $600 million private placement and a $400 million underwriting commitment for […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered 2.3 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, commonly known as diesel, valued at approximately N4.485 billion, allegedly diverted from Prudent Energy and Services Limited by Mamemo Ibru of Ibafon Oil and Gas in Lagos. The recovery followed an investigation launched by the anti-graft agency after […]
Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the ruling Accord Party have exchanged accusations over alleged attacks on their members following Saturday’s governorship election. The APC alleged that supporters of the Accord Party launched attacks on its members and supporters after Governor Ademola Adeleke was declared the winner of the election by the […]
Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has recounted his experience in captivity, detailing how he was abducted from his residence, taken to a bandits’ camp and eventually escaped after days in captivity. The account was disclosed on Tuesday by a conflict reporter covering the North-West region, Bakastine, in a post on his X […]
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources with the commencement of a four-day capacity-building programme for treasury personnel and staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The training, titled “Strengthening Treasury Operations, Financial Controls and Office Record Documentation,” will hold […]
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sworn in the 20 newly elected local government chairmen following the local government elections conducted across the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Government House, Bauchi, where the State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, administered the oath of office and […]