…anchored on the Oke-Ogun Development Blueprint (2025–2035), a roadmap for growth across various sectors, and is expected to be formally launched soon. The group reiterated its commitment to leadership and advocacy on issues affecting Oke-Ogun, with emphasis on unity, security, education, good governance, political repr…

Rivers police arrest hotel workers and friends over guest's d3ath The Rivers State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a hotel in Port Harcourt and friends in connection with the d3ath of a guest identified as Okorite Charles. Charles, who was said to be in his mid-20s, reportedly d!ed under mysterious ci…

Court remands 2 over alleged m8rder of man accused of theft in Kano A Magistrates' Court in Kano has remanded two youths in a correctional centre over their alleged involvement in the m8rder of a man accused of stealing. The defendants, Manya Usaini and Abdu Usaini Boda, were arraigned before the court presided over by…

…some aspirants had protested the emergence of candidates at the party’s primaries for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections. The development led to the inauguration of reconciliation committees, including the House of Assembly Reconciliation Committee. Adisa said that while the aspirants had the right…

…smallholder farmers or rural households access formal credit, although the proportion varies significantly by country and data source. That problem is now forcing a rethink inside parts of Nigeria’s banking industry. Increasingly, banks are moving beyond traditional lending and into something closer to ecosystem develo…

Hisbah not allowed in Plateau - Governor Mutfwang warns Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Are, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorized and unacceptable. The Govern…

…to hand Sunderland their first Premier League victory of the season. Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa criticised his team’s attitude, commitment and desire after the defeat. Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) Akpom scored his first Premier League goal for Ipswich Town as they lost 5-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunda…

…claimed their first win, 2-0 at Celta Vigo, with goals from Alex Berenguer and Robert Navarro. On Monday, champions Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano in their third match of the campaign, having comfortably won their opening games. AFP

…a striker. Douvikas can’t play both the league and the cups. We suffered a lot with (Alvaro) Morata last year, for months he was out injured. “Playing every three days at this level isn’t easy,” Fabregas said. Como, who were held by Udinese in their opener, moved up to four points in the Serie A table, two behind early…

…He said three people were k!lled in the attack, while five others sustained various degrees of injuries. The council chairman said the injured victims were receiving treatment at a hospital, while security personnel had been deployed to track down the attackers and secure the release of the abducted traditional title h…

Ghanaian-Nigerian pastor found d3ad, colleague missing after abduction in Plateau At least five people have been k!lled in separate attacks across communities in Plateau State, including a pastor who was abducted while travelling from Jos to Bokkos. Conflict reporter, Masara Kim disclosed the incidents in a post on X o…

…(INEC) and its officials over the uploading and publication of unauthorized names in various constituencies, principally in the Anambra State House of Assembly,” he said. He listed the affected constituencies and names as Onitsha South 1 – Umennaajiego Jude Ezenwa; Onitsha South 2 – Akpotue Obinna Chibuike; Orumba Nort…

…from N1,205 to N1,310 per litre. Other filling stations followed suit, with prices at various outlets ranging from N1,315 to above N1,400 per litre depending on location.Fuel prices have jumped across Nigeria, with some filling stations now selling petrol above N1,400 per litre. Photo: BloombergImagesPAY ATTENTION: Fro…

…properly equipped and operationally ready. He charged the trainers to return to their various states with a single objective — to produce better officers than the ones they met on the ground — adding that the quality of training would determine the quality of personnel and, ultimately, the success of the fight against…

Two suspected female traffickers pose as tenants to abduct three children in Taraba The Taraba Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly abducting three children in Jalingo and attempting to traffic them f to Adamawa.It was gathered that the suspects, who are from one of the states in the South-East, were arr…

…multiplicity of these initiatives has further complicated the opposition landscape, as various groups seek to achieve broadly similar objectives through different platforms and processes. Who steps down for who? This is the question that sank the Ibadan project, and it remains unanswered.Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso and Makin…

…his emergence as the party’s governorship candidate in December 2025, Oyebamiji said various tendencies within the APC subsequently put aside their differences and worked towards a common objective of securing victory for the party. “The campaign covered all parts of Osun State, engaging civil servants, retirees, artis…

The people of Anambra State on Saturday went to various polling units and centres to cast their votes to elect a new set of Mayors who will take charge of affairs in the 21 local government areas of the state. The exercise began at about 8:20am in most polling units and centres visited, though with […] The post Anambra…

…the polling unit. Voting should be a private matter. “One notable observation I made in various locations during the Osun 2026 elections was the active involvement of citizens. “I recall a specific polling unit in Osogbo town, which was considered a red zone. As the voting process was about to commence, one of the part…

…Ologbondiyan, describing Yari’s projection as ‘wishful thinking’ and saying it was at variance with political realities. But the more strategic part of Mark’s intervention was his attack on the ruling party’s message. “APC and its president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have no message to present to Nigerian voters. How can he f…

…will identify what is required to carry out a successful and colourful campaign in their various states,” he said. Uzodinma stressed that electoral success would depend on a combination of subnational mobilisation and federal-level coordination. “The responsibility of delivering the election lies on the shoulders of th…

…the use of Child Sexu@l Abuse Material, CSAM, to extort victims for money through various means, including money remitters, gift cards and cryptocurrency. The FBI investigations linked the activities of the alleged perpetrators to two separate cases involving American minors, who died by suicide after being subjected t…

…country.The list covers a wide range of cases involving men, women, and children from various ethnic and racial backgrounds.U.S. government publishes updated list of 100 missing persons, highlighting unresolved cases nationwide. Photo ImagesSome of the missing individuals disappeared years ago, while others are more re…

…were based on communal requests, priority and technical feasibility, are ongoing and at various stages of completion, ranging from site assessment and surveying to drilling, casing, pump installation and testing. He said the projects were expected to be completed within the next 10 days, as contractors had been fully m…

…zones. The report noted that despite differences in ideology and objectives among the various armed actors, kidnapping for ransom had increasingly become a common instrument of insecurity in Nigeria, used to generate funds, exert influence and assert power. The post 7,825 abducted, 1,142 killed in one year — SBM appear…