…David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Onoh described the death of Habila as a tragic incident that deserves a thorough, transparent, and professional investigation by law enforcement agencies, warning against what he called attempts to exploi…

…the kidnappers’ camp and lived under trees before they were rescued. Hassan spoke with journalists in Ogbomoso on Wednesday shortly after he and other rescued pupils and teachers were released from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, where they had received medical treatment and psychologica…

…the victims to physical abuse and deprived them of proper food. “When he saw you people (journalists), he started clinging to us. They really stressed them in the forest. He has been narrating it to us. He said they beat him when he remembers us,” the relative said. The family member added that the child told them the…

…citizens to demand greater accountability from public office holders. The minister said journalists must move beyond routine event coverage to investigative reporting that highlights gaps in the education sector and tracks government performance using verifiable evidence. According to him, quality journalism backed by…

…Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, disclosed this on Tuesday, July 14, while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi. He said the beneficiaries were selected from the state's 21 local government areas and 225 wards following a screening process. Argungu said the programme, organised by the state government in partnership w…

…Public Relations Officer, Aminu Koji, confirmed Adeyemi’s arrest in a terse statement to journalists. Koji said Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team. “We have just confirmed the arrest of Mr. Adeniyi Adeyemi by a team of the Intelligence Response Team in Osun State. Thank y…

…Monday Agbonika, disclosed the development on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 while briefing journalists at the Nigeria Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekpoma. The CP, who was represented by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the k!lling of one student during the attack. According to the commissio…

…Police, Bayelsa State Command, Iyamah Daniel, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Yenagoa. Daniel said the suspects were arrested during a raid launched after residents alerted the police that armed cultists were operating in the area, shooting indiscriminately and robbin…

…Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Umuahia while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week's State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said the convictions underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards sexual offences and served as a warning to…

…scene, but we are not hearing anything again concerning it,” she added. She appealed to journalists, bloggers, civil society organisations, community leaders and security agencies to help amplify the case, while urging anyone with useful information to report it to the appropriate authorities. As of the time of filing…

…focused on ending terrorist activities in the region. Abductees’ ordeal Speaking with journalists after the handover following their rescue from captivity, one of the abductees and Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esienle, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, while narrating their ordeal, said they moved through forests at nig…

…Kano State Command, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters, Bompai, Kano. Bakori said the operation was launched to address the use of vehicles without proper identification, which he described as a tactic allegedly used by criminals to conceal their identi…

…State Command, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday, July 13, while briefing journalists at the command headquarters, Bompai, Kano. Bakori said the operation was launched to address the use of vehicles without proper identification, which he described as a tactic allegedly used by criminals to conceal their i…

…Teaching Hospital and said her parents, who are currently in Ebonyi State, would address journalists and also pursue legal action against those circulating what he called false allegations. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 3:50 PM | Share this Story

…addressed to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, and made available to journalists on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, Akinsola said the corps members were rescued on June 30 after their vehicle developed a fault at a location reputed for kidnapping and other criminal activities.…

…to ensure that the case is prosecuted in accordance with the rule of law. Addressing journalists, the group’s Convener, Shuaibu Abdulkadir, said public office demands honesty, accountability and respect for the rule of law. He said, “Where criminal liability has been established through due process, the full weight of…

…of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrests in a statement made available to journalists. According to the statement, the operation led to the arrest of one Abubakar Ayomide, 25, also known as “Garbazin”, who subsequently led operatives to the group’s hideout, where four other suspects were apprehended. The othe…

…Volunteer Corps (HRVC), Ebonyi State Chapter, made the threat during a briefing with journalists in Abakaliki. Other members of the group include the Human Rights Action Group, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Good Living Initiative (GLI), and the Victims of EEDC Overbilling, Ebonyi State. Leader of th…

…as politically motivated actions against him, and an end to the intimidation of journalists, analysts, activists and other citizens. It also urged the Nigeria Police Force to resist political interference and concentrate on tackling banditry and other violent crimes across Katsina State. 'Confront bandits, not critics'…

…to hold on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in Abuja. According to a statement made available to journalists by the students’ body on Saturday, formal accreditation of student delegates, executive members and invited dignitaries will commence strictly at 9:00 a.m. to ensure a highly coordinated, dignified and secure ceremony bef…

…sealing was announced by the state’s ministry of health in a statement made available to journalists in Calabar on Saturday. Stephen Agbor of the Department of Medical and Dental Service (DMDS), and Dan Abubakar signed the statement. According to the duo, the facilities were sealed following inspection by the taskforce…

…to reports, a man carrying a wrench entered the restricted area while shouting, alarming journalists covering the team. The man appeared to be distressed upon his entry, and he was ultimately ushered out of the media centre and disarmed. Kansas City police detained the individual, who had tried to leave the location af…

…money.” Belgium’s veteran striker Romelu Lukaku echoed his manager’s words, telling journalists that “if you manage to get this far, then you’re not going to play a game just to go home.” “I think we also have the necessary talent. Tomorrow we need to play the perfect game,” said Lukaku. The post ‘Everyone’ expects Spa…

…but feared spending the money on what they believed would be a losing cause. "You journalists are usually good at predicting elections," one of them said. "Help us decide what to do." My response was candid. I told them that, in my assessment, it would be extremely difficult for the PDP to defeat APGA unless the Federa…

…he purportedly led. Resign now, SDP National Chairman to Gbaja Answering questions from journalists, yesterday in Abuja after the party's National Executive Committee, NEC meeting, Gombe said: "I think if decorum prevails, there are a lot of things that need to be done. There is no way a public officer will be accused…