…Enugu, concerning the carjacking and abduction of occupants of a Lexus RX350 within Independence Layout by armed hoodlums.''Acting swiftly, the operatives commenced a hot pursuit of the suspects, which continued to Hillview Road, Independence Layout. On reaching the area, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and their fi…
…to deceased persons to move funds, to sharp disagreements among 2027 presidential contenders over insecurity and fuel subsidy, fresh US military training for Nigerian troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awujale, and protests over Governor Seyi Makinde’s exclusion from the flag-off of the Ibadan-I…
…of the economy inherited by Tinubu was the result of what he described as failures under previous administrations. He particularly criticised the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which preceded the APC’s emergence at the federal level in 2015. “Buhari was a stopgap president that really came to keep…
…an inspection of the ongoing construction of the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy, also commended the Bauchi State Government for establishing institutions that could provide the manpower required to support the project when exploration becomes fully operational. He equally noted that part of the funds used in building the i…
…has stated the reason she declined the House of Representatives ticket offered her under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general elections.In an interview on Symfoni TV, Yesufu said her decision to reject the offer was based on matters of principle, adding that various political offer…
…that the existing bridge had deteriorated beyond rehabilitation, particularly its underwater foundations. Umahi said assessments conducted in 2013, 2019 and again under the present administration reached the same conclusion on the condition of the structure. According to him, the underwater piles and pile caps had suff…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged participants in the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to measure leadership by the practical solutions it delivers to society as the 2025/2026 cohort prepares to complete the fellowship. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during the cohort’s final mentorship session at Lagos H…
…involves foreign-based facilitators using social media platforms to solicit donations under the guise of humanitarian relief or educational support, before moving the funds through multiple layers to terrorist operatives in Nigeria. The NFIU said hundreds of sympathisers were typically encouraged to make relatively sma…
The Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the Department of State Services and other security agencies in the state for their vigilance and commitment to tackling crime and criminality. The governor’s commendation follows the recent rescue of a kidnapped victim and subsequent arrest of three suspects all…
…a permission economy in which those controlling the state also shape the conditions under which they are challenged. The same applies to INEC. Constitutional independence means little if financial, operational, or political vulnerability weakens institutional autonomy. Delayed funding can become delayed logistics, and…
…by the Nigeria Police Force across several states. Iniedu said police operatives responded to the mob action following the deaths of the two suspects. “The remains of the deceased were recovered and deposited at the General Hospital, Nasko, while investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the i…
…PAP’s “unprecedented success in the education and empowerment of Niger Delta youths” under Otuaro. Okotete commended the PAP helmsman for his commitment and judicious application of funds, which had helped thousands of the region’s youths to receive quality education. He also expressed the council’s readiness to work w…
…The command spokesman added that three Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) personnel - Tunde Ali, Izedu Monday and Charles Ighororo - sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical treatment. According to the police, during the confrontation, three unidentified youths sustained pellet injuries, while one later d!ed w…
Man remanded for allegedly assaulting 75-year-old hospital worker in Kano A Magistrate's Court in Kura, Kano State, has ordered the remand of a man identified as Abdul'aziz in a correctional facility over alleged assault of a 75-year-old hospital worker. The suspect was accused of assaulting Hajiya Sahura Abdullahi Kur…
Woman joins her husband in jail after he physically abused their 3-month-old baby under guise of "training and setting boundaries" A mother has joined her husband in jail after he allegedly abused their infant daughter and she didn't seek medical attention for the baby or report the abuse. Carleena Webb, 33, is charged…
…but fire services say it involved a workshop, electric and heavy goods vehicles and cylinders. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 9:25 PM | Share this Story
…against allowing themselves to be used by politicians to commit crimes, saying offenders would face arrest and prosecution. “Do not allow anybody to stay at the background and push you. Identify the person, know him very well and have evidence to prove that he was the one who sent you to do it,” he said. On insurgency,…
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for three weeks from Friday, August 28, to September 18, 2026, as rehabilitation works are carried out on the bridge. The government said the rehabilitation would be executed in two phases, with the first phase covering the outbou…
…State Security Council meetings, alleging that the predecessor of the new CP last attended such a meeting in 2024. His fifth request was for the release of Accord Party members he described as political detainees and an end to further arrests of members of the party on political grounds. “I also call for the release of…
Oby Ezekwesili reveals 'only achievement' recorded under Tinubu Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in stabilising the foreign exchange rate by adhering to market principles. Speaking in an interview on News Central Television…
…and widespread concerns over the rising cost of living. While the policy has been defended by the Federal Government as necessary to reduce fiscal pressure and redirect public resources, opposition figures have continued to criticise its implementation and the use of the resulting savings. The post 2027: Obi disagrees…
…of policing,. This is as the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, defended the administration’s push for state police reforms and other policies The second panel session of the day, which featured the presidential candidates, proved to be the most engaging of the conference, with discussions centred on s…
…50 ceiling fans, roughly 40 standing fans, and 50 orthopaedic mattresses he said were funded from his own pocket and meant to improve conditions for patients and healthcare workers at the hospital.Nasarawa APC lawmaker accuses hospital of selling equipment he donated Photo >A video of the confrontation, shared on X by…
…about this news doesn’t mean I’m standing against justice or supporting sex offenders,” he added. Another friend, socialite Rahman Jago, whose X handle is @rahman_jago_, said it was painful to see Poco Lee facing such a serious situation. “Seeing my brother go through such a serious and painful situation is heartbreaki…
…he took a loan and she was the guarantor supposedly to complete the house in Ugenya but ended up squandering the money on his lovers, her trust in him miraculously stood the test of time. Instead, she took another loan to cover his shame, completed the house by herself and is now repaying that loan alone. "When he humi…