…election, had a responsibility to pay respect to the office of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The council further noted that Tinubu had consistently called for a free and fair election in Osun State, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to ensure a…

…to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. The minister felicitated with…

The Anambra State Police Command uncovered the murder of Kelechi Madu, 56, whose body was found in a bush just hours after his wife reported him missingThe prime suspect, 32-year-old Ifeanyi Nwankwo, is a friend of the deceased who allegedly confessed to orchestrating the killingPolice say Nwankwo collected money from…

…and other forms of maritime criminality in Cross River State. The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made this known on Thursday during the closing ceremony of the three-day maiden Intra-Command Maritime Tactical Live Firing Exercise, codenamed Exercise Littoral Fury, held in…

…try, you will face justice,” he said. Adam Chatfield, Head of Border Force Midlands Command, said the convictions should serve as a warning to people considering transporting cannabis into the UK. “These convictions should be a stark warning to anyone considering bringing cannabis into the UK,” Chatfield said. He added…

…he was asleep on a couch. The court was informed that Auwal was rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where doctors reportedly confirmed his death from injuries sustained during the alleged attack. During Thursday's proceedings, the prosecutor told the court that the case file was awaiting legal advice from t…

…confirmed the incident and described it as unfortunate. The Kaduna State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report. The whereabouts of the abducted mother and her son remained unknown at the time of filing the report. Similarly, bandits invaded Gubuchi co…

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…Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun. First the cows, then the boys Amotekun Commander in Ondo State, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said the operation began after the boys’ parents reported that they had failed to return home. “This rescue is unique in the sense that, out of the hundreds of rescued victims, we singled…

…achievement a landmark accomplishment. Reacting to the feat, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, congratulated Maryam, her family, teachers and the entire Muslim community in the state, describing the achievement as a source of immense pride for Gombe and Nigeria. This was contained in a press statement signed by D…

…a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging INEC's recognition of Hope Uzodimma as APC's Imo West senatorial candidateOkorocha claims he won the May 18 APC primary with 150,780 votes against Uzodimma's 102,158, but the returning officer declared Uzodimma the winner with 230,464 votesThe case raises a constitu…

…country where they say something is better?” He cited previous administrations under Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Olusegun Obasanjo and Sani Abacha, saying similar complaints about hunger had been made under each government. “Yesterday it was Buhari, people are hungry. The day before yester…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects after a video showing some youths harassing motorists in the state circulated widely on social media. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the command said it was aware of the trending footage showing “some miscreants harassing motorists a…

…Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday morningThe Sokoto State Police Command confirmed 46 bodies had been recovered, with rescuers still searching for 16 missing passengersThe rescue operation involved local divers, NEMA, SEMA and the Police, as the Gorau community awaited news of loved onesPAY ATTENTION: M…

…in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveying farmers and other passengers to their rice farms. Confirming the inciden…

…agencies reviewed the state’s security architecture with the new General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army. “We will do everything within our powers to ensure that you remain on your land. Nobody will take over your land,” he said. Earlier, Mutfwang received a security briefing from the GOC, during which he…

The Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State…

…He is also the second Afghan national to be executed over the protests, after Gol Mohammad Mohammadi was hanged in the same case in July. At least 12 defendants in the case have been sentenced to death, said IHR. IHR said that since wartime executions resumed on March 19, at least 30 protesters have been executed -- 28…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said t…

…In their separate remarks, former PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Ijebu North, Hon. Adebowale Emmanuel; Chairman of Ward 6, Ijebu North, Prince Adeyemi Adewale; and Ajibandele Ward Chairman in Ijebu East Local Government, Hon. Adedokun Kazeem, said it was time to leave the opposition and join what they described as the train o…

The Katsina State Police Command on Thursday warned politicians and other individuals sponsoring political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections that they would be identified, investigated and arrested, regardless of their political affiliation. The command also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be…

…Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the campaign slogan, “My Future Is Greater Than Political Thuggery.” The event featured a campaign against political…

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…ecosystem against the use of their platforms to spread misinformation, hate speech, inflammatory material and other content capable of undermining peaceful elections. The commission called for fair and balanced coverage of all political campaigns by licensed broadcasters through appropriate editorial verification to av…