…of information through credible and official sources before sharing it on social media or other platforms. The statement read, "The Imo State Police Command has noted a misleading publication circulated on Facebook today, 5th July, 2026, alleging that Fulani herdsmen set a student hostel in Nekede, Owerri, on fire, tra…

…made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions about Nigeria’s next general election. Speaking on whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, the congressman stressed that Washington would be…

…to." He made the remarks in an interview with NoireTV posted on the platform's social media pages on Sunday. Asked whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, Moore said, "What I'd say is that we're certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how…

…in a road accident. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Mohammed, on behalf of his family, the government and the people of Bauchi State, condoled with the families over the losses. According to the statement, Ibrahim, an elder statesman, educationis…

…the ceremonies in the capital. Strict security measures have been imposed and official media have warned of a risk of crowd crushes. “More than 4,000 people visited medical centres located in and near Tehran’s Mosalla,” Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported on Sunday, but no deaths had been recorded. Footage from s…

…drug trafficking attempt. According to a statement released by the agency's Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, which was shared on X on Sunday, the suspect allegedly travelled to Onitsha, Anambra State, to purchase the fuel tanks not for use in a vehicle or resale, but specifically to conceal and transport illi…

…who was said to have died at the scene. Videos and photographs circulating on social media showed the vehicle with severe front-end damage, highlighting the impact of the collision. The incident gained public attention after comedian and master of ceremonies, Mario Wazobia, shared posts on Instagram calling for prayers…

…15 governorship election. The development was announced in a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Committee of the Imole Campaign Council and signed by its Chairman, Rep. Bamidele Salam. According to the statement, the reconstitution is aimed at integrating the new entrants into the campaign structure to enable…

…at the designated location, the suspect had disappeared. Ayanlade said the complainant immediately returned to where he had parked his vehicle, only to discover that it had been stolen. He said that upon receipt of the report and armed with these facts, detectives of the command immediately commenced an intelligence-le…

…defining investment themes of the next decade, especially in Africa, where the need is immediate, and the entrepreneurial talent is extraordinary,” Maelis Carraro, founder and general partner at Catalyst Fund, said in a statement. “This second close allows us to double down on our mission: backing ambitious founders bu…

…triggered outrage across Nigeria after disturbing videos circulated widely on social media, prompting renewed calls for decisive action against jungle justice. Yet beyond the official account lies another narrative, one told by the deceased's husband, the man who shared his life with Ummulkhair for 14 years. 'She left…

…because "we saw this coming, it was a challenge, and we actually spoke out through the media about some of the conditions that were happening in Lagos. 'Concerns about drinking water' "So, apart from flooding, there was something else we were also concerned about drinking water, the quality of the water because we knew…

…that he lawfully won the exercise. Arise said his decision to institute legal action immediately after the primary was informed by his understanding of the timelines stipulated by the Electoral Act, adding that he was not surprised when his name was eventually omitted from the party's list of candidates. According to h…

…agencies to address the blocked drainage channel. Residents, however, appealed for immediate action, saying they have heard similar promises in previous years while flooding continues to worsen. Although other flood prone areas of the state have yet to record serious incidents this year, experts warned that the experie…

…complications, she registered for antenatal care at the Okwuzi Primary Health Centre immediately she discovered she was pregnant. She never missed her appointments. Yet throughout the pregnancy, one challenge remained constant: the intense heat. "During the pregnancy, I was always feeling hot because of the weather. I…

…Mrs Tinubu's comments have seen Nigerians emptying their frustration upon her on social media. The fundamental issue is her lack of clarity about who or what she is in Nigeria's constitutional set-up. The Office of the First Lady is simply a shorthand expression for whoever currently holds matrimonial, alias "other roo…

…GenCo costs not covered by DRO (tariff subsidy) to the Federal Ministry of Finance for immediate settlement," it stated. NERC further warned that the current subsidy regime leaves the Federal Government exposed to uncertain and potentially rising financial obligations, saying, "The open-ended nature of the subsidy expo…

…recently held at Landmark POP, Victoria Island, Lagos, where industry stakeholders, media practitioners, music executives and creatives gathered to discuss the future of Nigerian music and the significance of this year's edition. Speaking at the event, the founder of the awards, Azubuike Amauchechukwu, said the platfor…

…as Spyro gave up-and-coming artistes the opportunity to perform before the audience. Comedians I Go Save and Pencil opened the show with comedy sets that set an upbeat tone for the evening. As event partner, Lord's Dry Gin curated a series of premium lifestyle activations designed to complement the performances. Guests…

United Kingdom-based cultural storyteller, creative curator and co-founder of Odyssey Media House, GbolaJesu Amusa, has said her passion for storytelling was inspired by her father. Speaking about her early influences, she told Sunday Scoop, "Although I did not grow up immersed in my indigenous environment or have the…

Comedian and content creator, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has featured in a promotional skit for Nigerian business discovery platform, Wetinuneed, as the company seeks to boost awareness of its digital services. The skit, shared on Wetinuneed's Instagram page, shows Sabinus in an office setting interac…

…in the way you conduct investigations. We do not just pick information from social media and immediately take action because something is trending. There are established procedures and steps that we follow. What is important is that there is no breach reported to us that we have not acted on, whether it involves a gove…

"Host communities deserve to benefit from the resources in their land, and there will be consequences for those who ignore that responsibility."

…with our priorities, now or in the future. "Therefore, the state government urges the media and the general public to verify facts and resist undue insinuations that may be misleading."

…to make Nigeria proud." Saraki's gesture has drawn widespread commendation on social media, with many hailing it as an example of leadership that invests in youth education and national development. #kingkunlecs reacted "Wow this is incredible. Encouraging academic achievement like this increase more performance among…