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…Several terrorists neutralised, soldiers injured By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. The Acting Media Information […]
…Recover locally made pistol, live ammunition By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group in Mushin, following intelligence linking one of the suspects to alleged killings in the area and other parts of the state. The suspects were also said to have […]
A community radio station breached the rules after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles III in a May broadcast, a UK watchdog said on Monday. Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio that now mostly plays rock music, apologised in May after airing messages falsely announcing the monarch’s death. One of the messages had said […]
Cross River State Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, has survived an accident involving his convoy in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The accident occurred at about 2pm on Sunday as Odey and his entourage were returning to Calabar from Obanliku Local Government Area, where they attended a stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed […]
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has banned with immediate effect, all forms of ‘signing-off’ celebration or activities by students to mark their final examination. In statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Comrade Aloysius Emeka Attah and made available to journalists, the management said the decision was predicated […]
The Osun State Police Command has assured political actors and residents that adequate measures are being taken to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election on August 15, 2026. The assurance was given on Monday by the Commissioner of Police in charge of election duties, CP Samuel Etaifo, when he received a delegation of women […]
The future of journalism is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance reporting, streamline workflows, and deliver more engaging content to readers worldwide. The Chief Executive of Chesca Global Solutions Limited, Ms. Franca Ibuzo, stated this in a press statement, noting that “in automated news gathering, AI can scan vast amounts of […]
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a syndicate allegedly specialising in ATM card theft and fraud. The suspects are Timilehin Akinola, 39; Ojo Peter, 46; and Ademola Akinware, 35. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this […]
Fifteen victims of the July 28, 2026 attack on Efeyi-Utikpi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been buried in a mass grave. The victims, including women and children, were killed when suspected armed herders invaded the farming community in Ugboju District. Their remains were laid to rest on Saturday amid tears and grief […]
Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Samuel Okechukwu Nwanosike, popularly known as Ishi Nwanosike, has said it will be difficult for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, vice presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, to win the forthcoming general election in the state. Nwanosike, a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital […]
The Cross River State Police Command on Sunday intervened in a tense situation at the Chapel of Redemption, University of Calabar, UNICAL, suspending a church service to prevent a possible outbreak of violence. The disruption occurred when a university caretaker committee and an interim chaplain appointed by the Vice-Chancellor attempted to assume control of a service already […]
The Taraba Government has dismissed claims that the state borrowed N1.2 trillion within three years. Addressing newsmen on Sunday in Jalingo, Dr Sarah Adi, the Commissioner for Finance, described the figure as inaccurate and misleading. Adi said that the latest data from the Debt Management Office (DMO), Taraba’s domestic debt stood at N85.51 billion as […]
Why Founders Rant X Is Redefining What a Business Event Should Be. Every founder has had one. That conversation that changed everything. Sometimes it happened over coffee, sometimes it happened after a conference, long after the keynote had ended. Sometimes it came from a mentor who asked a question no one else had asked. And […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have exchanged accusations over the credibility of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The disagreement followed comments by Oyetola, a former Osun governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, who said Adeleke should prepare to lose the forthcoming election. Oyetola […]
A young man identified as Azeez has reportedly died after he was allegedly assaulted by suspected cultists following a dispute over a missing mobile phone in the Oko-Oba area of Agege, Lagos State. A police source, who spoke with our correspondent on Sunday, said the incident occurred on Monday, August 3, after Azeez and some associates reportedly […]
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia member and recovered two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles following an attack and heavy gunfire in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following reports of suspicious movements around the bushes linking Kantoma, Bwom and Jakatai communities. […]
– Inspects ongoing renovation work at Teslim Balogun Stadium Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday, expressed the state’s readiness to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival, scheduled from 1 to 15 October. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that Lagos accepted the opportunity to host the first National Intermediate Sports Festival after the National Sports Commission […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A farmer in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State has been forced to abandon his farm after suspected bandits demanded N500,000 from him as a condition for accessing and harvesting his crops. The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, […]
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti Former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has sought to set the record straight on the establishment of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), recounting how his intervention and engagements with the Federal Government initiated the process that eventually brought the institution to Oye-Ekiti. Arise, who served in […]
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of the list of candidates for the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections for the 2027 general elections to Aug. 11. Mr Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information Voter Education Committee, announced the extension in a statement in Abuja. Haruna […]
The Majority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Thomas Dugeri, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dugeri, who represents Kwande West State Constituency, was formally received into the PDP by former Benue State Governor and party leader, Samuel Ortom, […]
Former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf has named his top contenders for the Premier League title in the 2026/27 season. Arsenal ended their long wait for a title, securing their first Premier League championship in 22 years under Mikel Arteta. They also came close to clinching their first UEFA Champions League title but were defeated by […]
…Taskforce launches manhunt for alleged receiver By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, also known as the Lagos State Taskforce, have arrested three suspects allegedly attempting to remove the brain-box from a Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, operational van at the agency’s premises in Oshodi, Lagos. The suspects were reportedly […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Political analyst and grassroots advocate, Adedotun Adebumiti, has urged voters in Ondo Central Senatorial District to support the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate and former Senator Ayo Akinyelure in the 2027 election. Adebumiti, who spoke with journalists in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, said Akinyelure’s previous tenure […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged residents of Benue State to become more proactive in accessing justice, monitoring government activities and demanding accountability when public spending does not translate into improved safety and wellbeing. The call was made by SERAP Senior Programmes Officer, Folashade Arigbadu, during […]
A motorist was left in a pool of blood after an unidentified driver allegedly fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash around Ketu, inward Ojota, Lagos. A statement by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said the incident occurred over the weekend, with officers rescuing the critically injured victim and securing the accident scene. The […]
A young Kenyan man recently sent this anonymous message to a chatbot late at night: “Mbogi wanasema mimi si mwanaume nisipolala na huyo mama… tangu lini mtu ashajiita mwanaume kwa sababu ya kulala na wanawake?” (“My crew tells me I’m not a man if I don’t sleep with her. Since when did sleeping with women […]
On 25 March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans the gravest crime against humanity. It passed by 123 votes to three, with 52 abstentions. Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against it, while the United Kingdom and European Union member […]
Former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed reports that the party and its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, have withdrawn from the forthcoming Osun State governorship election or entered into an alliance with another political party. Aregbesola described the reports […]
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Fire Service has rescued 16 people after a residential building collapsed in the Dan Dishe area of Kwanar Yashi, Fagge Local Government Area of the state. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, when the building, said to be about 20 by 30 feet, suddenly collapsed. The […]
..Slams ADC, threatens legal action over Adamawa candidate substitution By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal […]
The Lagos State Government has stepped up enforcement against suspected hoodlums accused of harassing motorists, extorting road users and disrupting free movement along major highways in the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday, stating that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara has dissolved all its caucuses across the 16 local government areas of the state, in a move for a major restructuring of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision, which took immediate effect, was reached by the State Executive Committee, SEC, and other key stakeholders […]
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Moyowa Adejoorin, who was arrested in connection with a shooting incident at an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Ilesa. The incident occurred on Saturday and reportedly left four people injured, including a teenager identified as Tobi Ilesanmi. […]
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has dismissed claims by opposition politicians that the state is burdened with N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as misleading and inaccurate. Addressing journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Sarah Adi, said critics of the administration had failed to distinguish […]
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has explained his role in the establishment of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, saying he facilitated the process through engagements with the Federal Government. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Arise, who served in the National Assembly between 2007 and 2011, said he initiated […]
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in connection with an alleged armed robbery during which a motorcycle was reportedly stolen from its owner at New Legislative Quarters, Jos. The suspect was arrested following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Nasarawa Gwom Police Division […]
The Catholic Diocese of Kano has disowned an ex-seminarian, Peter Umeanuka, who allegedly parades himself as an ordained Catholic deacon while operating a prayer ministry in the Sabon Gari area of Kano. The Diocese, in an official disclaimer dated August 7, 2026, said Umeanuka operates Divine Solution Ministry at No. 80 Onitsha Road, Sabon Gari, […]
Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic P-Square duo, has spent the past several months releasing a video series documenting what he describes as a systematic financial betrayal by his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye. The latest episodes pulled in a new name: Jude’s wife, Ifeoma. Peter alleged that Jude attempted to transfer […]
By Dickson Omobola Stakeholders in the country’s aviation industry are set to deliberate on how to balance Federal Government’s revenue demands with the need to stimulate sustainable growth in the air transport sector. The discussion comes amid concerns that government’s increasing focus on revenue generation from the aviation industry could undermine the growth and competitiveness […]
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Osun State gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, has assured that youths will be the fulcrum of his administration’s decision-making if elected governor. He added that his leverage the numerous opportunities available in the creative and sports industry to drive youth development and enhance […]
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects, including a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, over alleged fraud and cyber-related offences, accused of using customers’ National Identification Number (NIN) details to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse on Sunday, saying the […]
The Taraba State Government has rejected claims that the state is currently burdened with about N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as inaccurate and misleading. Making the clarification over the weekend in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Finance, Sarah Adi, said discussions about the state’s finances must distinguish between existing debt stock, approved credit facilities, outstanding balances […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has suspended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The commission announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna. INEC said the decision was aimed at […]
•Osogbo, Ede, Ife, Oriade, Ijebu-Ijesha, Ilobu, Ikire emerge as flashpoints •Deployment of 15,000 policemen divides stakeholders By Shina Abubakar Fresh fears of further violence have gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the two major opposition parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Accord Party, claiming to have lost a combined […]
FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine […]
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regret for stopping the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, from becoming the party’s National Chairman, describing him as a failed politician who has not won any election for […]
Peter Uzoho Hunter Biden has spoken about his father, the former United States President, Mr Joe Biden’s ongoing cancer treatment, saying the former US president’s condition has become increasingly difficult for the family to watch. Hunter said Joe Biden’s cancer had spread to his bones and described the illness as painful and debilitating.He made the […]
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday received the report of the Taskforce Committee on the Reforms and Revitalisation of Basic and Technical Education in the state, describing it as a critical blueprint for transforming the education sector. The governor assured that his administration would immediately commence the implementation of the […]
By Adeola Badru The University of Ibadan (UI) has declared that limited admission quotas and inadequate physical space on campus should no longer prevent qualified candidates from obtaining admission into the institution, offering them an alternative route through its Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) programme. The university said the initiative was designed to provide a […]