Three k!lled, two injured as bandits attack PoS shop in Kaduna community Suspected bandits attacked a Point of Sale (POS) shop in Galadimawa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, k!lling three villagers and injuring two others. The attack occurred at about 4:30 pm, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, accordin…
…billion ecological funds. The agency froze the state government account on Wednesday, August 5. In a statement released last night, the agency said it noticed some fraudulent transfers of the state ecological and intervention funds into a private account and moved in to freeze the account. Reacting to the allegation, t…
…Areas of Plateau State. The troops of Sub-Sector 12 responded at about 12:30 p.m. on August 4, 2026 to a report of farmland destruction belonging to Matthew Ezekiel at Kerker Community. On arrival at the scene, the troops arrested Yusuf Zakariah, 17, a herder suspected to be connected with the incident. The sources sai…
…the right of every professional body to advocate for the welfare and operational sustainability of its members and institutions, we wish to state clearly that the position presented in the publication does not represent the views of the NCAA Chapter of NAAE,” it added. The chapter faulted the process leading to the pos…
…of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over. The Republican leader lashed out on his Truth Social platform at media reports about the dwindling weapons stockpile, saying that the United States has “massive amounts of ‘munitions’ especially o…
…of the highway, said those criticising the project were “motivated by envy because they never believed the President could deliver it.” According to him, section one has already been completed, which is 7.47km from Victoria Island to Elepe village, while section two, about 50km stretching from Lagos to the Ogun border,…
…Nigeria belongs to a few politicians or to all its citizens, insisting that leaders must be accountable to the people. “In 2027, Nigerians will decide whether the country belongs to politicians or to all of us. Nigerian youth, let’s unite together to bring a working government. We must be the ones to tell them what we…
…on Thursday. According to the statement, the incident occurred when a Sharon commercial bus was hit by a trailer at Kwanar Dawaki town along Zaria Road. “The 2IC of the KAROTA patrol team along Zaria Road, Ibrahim Abubakar Ibrahim, said the Sharon commercial bus was stopped by the team for a routine check when suddenly…
…Naija Season 11 and has charged her with keeping the role hidden from the other housemates. The revelation came during Flora’s diary session on Thursday, when Big Brother explained the responsibilities attached to the assignment and emphasised that her identity must remain confidential. “Flora, you are the Gambit. From…
…agreement with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited to modernise customs administration across Africa in a move aimed at accelerating intra-African trade, reducing border bottlenecks and improving revenue collection. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Thursday, will drive the implementation of the AfCFTA C…
Soldier and four others arrested as troops raid notorious drug hideout in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a soldier and four other suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious drug hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security ana…
US court sentences Nigerian citizen and three others in connection with a $1.7 million money laundering operation Four individuals, including a Nigerian citizen, Adedayo Fateru, have been sentenced to prison in connection with a money laundering operation in which the individuals attempted to launder the proceeds of ap…
…FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. George made the call while speaking on TVC on Wednesday, August 5. George stated this while reacting to a recenclaim.t claim made by Wike that George's Abuja home was built using funds from the Rivers State government and challenged him to deny the Reacting to the claim, George said ''That yo…
…at repositioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. At the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, charged the board to fast-track reforms that would align technical education with industry needs, m…
…midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Miami ahead in the 26th minute. Messi struck again just before half-time with Brazilian defender Micael making it 4-1 deep into first-half stoppage time. Atletico’s Rafa Llorente scored a second-half consolation. Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and L…
…“During the operation, personnel recovered approximately 85,300 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil concealed in dugout pits and reservoirs. “The development comes just days after the discovery and deactivation of similar illegal refining infrastructure within the same general area, highlighting the per…
…seek OBJ’s reduced support for Obi A split has occurred between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and key leaders of the emerging opposition coalition, G100, over the modalities for the emergence of a single presidential candidate who will slug it out with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January […] The post OBJ, G…
…while he spent a month in China sourcing items for his company. “She said, ‘I’m too busy. I’m always travelling from one state to another. Her ex was always with her but I was never around. I should cut down on my dreams because I don’t give me attention.’ It all started when I went to China for one month. What baffles…
Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant in Adamawa Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected terrorist informant during an intelligence-led operation in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The suspect, identified as Alhaji Sule Bako, was apprehended at about 11:40 a.m. on August 5, 2026 in Dz…
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…Adeleke, has urged residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 governorship election, accusing the opposition of neglecting civil servants during its time in office. In a post on X on Thursday, Adeleke alleged that workers in the state suffered hardship under the APC administration and appe…
…injure another in Plateau community One woman has been k!lled and another injured by suspected Fulani bandits in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on August 3, 2026 at Aloghom Village when the women wen…
…Wednesday, the NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communication, Agada Abuh Theophilus, said the party had formally submitted Osayuki’s name, photograph and credentials to INEC in accordance with the Electoral Act. According to the statement, the name published by INEC was that of Mrs. Epelle-Asemota Bridgitte Osa…
…phantom Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi has accused the police of detaining him beyond the scope of the court order used to justify his custody, and has now demanded that the House of Representatives question him at a public sitting rather than the closed-door session the Ad-hoc…
By Udeme Akpan Aba Power has assured residents and businesses in the Aba Ring-fenced Area that electricity supply will be restored before the end of the week following progress in efforts to resolve the gas supply disruption that plunged the area into darkness. The assurance came as members of the Abia State House of A…