Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…

…By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made…

…the 2027 general elections, a former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is having sleepless nights over fear of being rejected in a free and fair election. Baba-Ahmed noted that the APC has all the money and most of the politicians needed but it’s…

…to an undisclosed location. The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon the passengers and flee into adjoining bushes. The 33 passengers were subsequently rescued and secured by the troops for further necessary action. Following the rescue, the soldiers conducted an exploitation of the surrounding area w…

…The remains were subsequently evacuated to the Mainland General Hospital Mortuary, Yaba, for preservation and autopsy. The police said investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing. by Linda Ikeji at 09/08/2026 9:10 AM | Share this Story

…College, Goronyo; Government Secondary School, Gudu; Government Secondary School, Gwadabawa; Government Girls Secondary School, Illela; Government Secondary School, Yabo; Government Girls Secondary School, Rabah; Government Technical College, Binji; Government Secondary School, Kebbe; Government Secondary School, Dange…

…Adigun. Other politically related fatalities recorded in the state include Aderombi Abass, Ganiyu Gele, Wole Vulcaniser, Rafiu Quadri Abiodun and Elijah Baba Ewe. A report by the non-governmental and non-partisan organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative, stated that 56 election-related violent incidents resulting i…

…in Benue South had resulted in the loss of lives, displacement of families and abandonment of ancestral farmlands. He said he had consistently raised the security situation on the floor of the Senate and advocated stronger federal intervention, improved security architecture and greater protection for affected communit…

…global scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership following the controversy over a now-abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup. ‎ ‎ Several European football associations, including Norway, have publicly called for the FIFA President to resign, while others and the Confederation of African Football…

…An eyewitness who claims he witnessed the drama has now shared details. He claims that 2Baba's wife, Natasha, stormed the club in Abuja with her entourage after allegedly learning that her husband was there. 2Baba was billed to perform at Faze's grand opening of 90s Lounge, but there was a disruption when Natasha arriv…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said CBN survey data shows Nigerians are abandoning plans to buy homes, cars and household goodsAtiku said a single pot of jollof rice for a family of five now costs ₦29,578, consuming over 40% of the ₦70,000 minimum wageA statement by the ADC presidential candidate described Tinubu…

…other members of the kidnapping gang on Friday night at a local brothel on the Mararraban Akunza, Lafia–Makurdi highway. According to the source, “The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Yakubu Abubakar (aka Black/Starboy), of the Doemak tribe in Plateau State; 37-year-old Usman Abubakar Mairiga; and 27-year-old Sa…

…communities deserted, thousands of residents displaced and vast stretches of farmland abandoned. Across Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bassa, Mangu, Jos South, Kanam and Qua’an Pan Local Government Areas, villages that once echoed with children’s laughter, farming activities and bustling markets now bear the scars of repe…

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…administration of any allegation under investigation. Neither did he order the EFCC to abandon its statutory responsibilities. What he did was insist that law enforcement must not become indistinguishable from partisan warfare. In the circumstances, it was the correct intervention. Osun is particularly sensitive terrai…

…- Omoyele Sowore kicks against the use of 10-year-old to carry sacred Osun-Osogbo Calabash Human rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the choice of a 10-year-old princess, Alimot Osunbunmi, to serve as the Arugba (calabash carrier) at this year's Osun-Osogbo Festival, held…

…POST reports. The championship will run from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23 in Aba. The tournament will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens, Solo Wonders Babes, and Spunky Blazers FA. In Group B are C2E Sports Academy, Bayelsa Princesses and Lakesi…

…by Hon. Justice Chijioke, representative of the Chief Judge of Abia State, Hon. Justice Abai.

…11 cows on Thursday. “The occupants of the vehicle, said to be travelling in a convoy, abandoned the damaged vehicle, joined another vehicle in the convoy and fled the scene,” a source said. Our correspondent reports that police officers from the Emohua Division responded to the incident and evacuated the body of the d…

…the Chairman of Local Government Chairmen in the state, Sikiru Sanda; the Babaloja General of the state, Y.K. Abass; market leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other dignitaries.

…also ordered Meta to report on its progress twice a year on how it's complying with the abatement measures. Meta is also gearing up for a trial this month in California amid a flood of lawsuits by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 5:13 PM | Share this Story

…and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the operation was carried out in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's directive to clear the Lagos-Badagry Transnational Highway of environmental infractions, illegal motor parks, roadside trading and other unlawful activities. The commissioner said investigations revealed that su…

…According to them, remaining silent in the face of these developments would amount to abandoning their constitutional responsibilities. On constitutional compliance, the lawmakers faulted the National Assembly’s approval of the Rivers State emergency proclamation through a voice vote and also questioned the House’s pas…

…on credible and actionable intelligence, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Aba North, apprehended one Nnamdis Lazarus, a 51-year-old male from Mbano in Imo State, currently residing in Uratta Aba, Abia State," the statement read. "The suspect was found harbouring and keeping the following children: Nnenna…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the state faces a deficit of about 40,000 doctors and another 40,000 nurses, while its health sector requires at least N100bn above current budgetary provisions to meet the needs of its growing population. The governor also disclosed that more than 1.5 million…