By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled attempted terrorist attacks on communities in Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger State. The operations, conducted as part of intensified offensive operations against terrorists and other cri…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Governors Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Friday met with former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, as part of last-minute consultations ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The meeting was disclosed in a statement by th…

Woman accused of abusing and torturing her underage househelp in Benue Another horrifying case of child abuse and cruelty has emerged in Makurdi, Benue State, sparking outrage and condemnation. A minor was allegedly abused and tortured with a hot object by the woman he lives with. Benue activist, Zege Orkwande, who dis…

…and collected 13 salaries. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Economic Confidential Lecture and National Spokespersons Award organised by Image Merchants Promotions Limited. Aliyu said the commission’s investigation into ghost workers had expo…

…at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of MDCAN, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada Branch, themed, “Medical Practice in Nigeria: Ethical Standards, Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management.” Delivering the keynote address, Deputy Registrar and Director of Professional Disc…

…rights and comply with all conditions attached to their permits.Workers facing workplace abuse can also access Canadian government procedures designed to address abusive employment situations.Depending on their circumstances, foreign workers may later be able to extend their permits, change employers where permitted, r…

…prompting officers to immediately mobilize to the scene. The victim was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he is receiving treatment. Habib said the suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and confessed during interrogation. "The Bauchi State Police Command wishes t…

…and Royal Antwerp winger Victor Udoh. The 21-year-old footballer reportedly died in Abuja on Monday, May 25, after reports suggested suspected food or alcohol poisoning following an outing with friends. Udoh began his football career with Hypebuzz FC in Abuja before moving to Belgian side Royal Antwerp in 2023 and late…

…engagement and strategic partnership meeting for national development in Abuja. Kalu praised the appointment of Ajayi in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as putting “a round peg in a round hole.” He added that the award was an initiative of the union designed to recognise individuals and institutions that h…

STREET HAWKING: Why we defy FCTA to sell on Abuja streets

Abuja Continental Hotel has been recognised at the Tourism Transport Summit Awards 2026, winning the Continental Excellence Award for Luxury Hospitality Leadership. This honour positions the hotel as the benchmark for luxury in Nigeria’s hospitality industry. Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, Convenor of the Tourism Transport Su…

…in which decisions that ought to be taken at state and local levels had to wait for Abuja. “Nigeria cannot achieve its full potential when decisions that should be taken in Osun, Kano, Cross River or Enugu must first wait for Abuja. “We need a federation in which more decisions and resources are brought closer to the p…

…it very well, God will leave it with you for a long time to continue to wield it. If you abuse it, God will take it away from you and give it to somebody else,” he said. Receiving the groups at a meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, Abiodun commended their decision to align with the APC and work together f…

…reject every attempt to intimidate them, whether through violence, threats, rhetoric or abuse of state power. Their votes are their voice. They must not surrender that voice to fear.

…the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he received the report of the National Implementation Committee on the Review and Development of Agricultural Curricula for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Alausa said the new programmes were designed to equip graduates…

…Dabota previously badmouthed actress Tonto Dikeh, instructing her to ignore Dikeh in Abuja, and became infuriated when Diiadem greeted her instead. Diiadem leveled counter-accusations, claiming Dabota dated a friend's brother-in-law and openly gushed over the husband of Olori Atuwatse III. Both ladies have been draggin…

…his family. According to the Facebook user, the wife had been enduring infidelity and abuse, yet chose to stay. However, on July 25, her husband allegedly packed all her belongings and took to her father's home in Port Harcourt to return her. Her father and brothers asked them to bring her back to the village where the…

…detailed allegations of mismanagement involving Teefey, including claims of substance abuse, as well as Gomez's alleged failure to fulfil her responsibilities to the company and efforts to distance herself from the business amid personal difficulties involving her mother. The investors also allege that Wondermind strug…

70 minors ranging from 2 to 10 years def!led in seven months. 50% abused by their fathers - Edo State Govt The Edo State Government has said over 70 cases of defilement were recorded in the state between January and July 2026, with 50 per cent of such cases perpetrated by fathers of such minors. The state Commissioner…

I gave her N600 - Grandfather confesses to s3xually abusing 14-year-old girl in Gombe A 64-year-old man, Abubakar Aliyu, has confessed to s3xually abusing a 14-year-old girl at his medicine shop in Arawa Quarters, Gombe. Aliyu, a grandfather with several grandchildren, was arrested following a report by the child's mot…

…was not an isolated incident, alleging that the suspect had subjected her to similar abuse on previous occasions. The situation came to light after the girl's employer noticed she was having difficulty walking and questioned her. After the minor disclosed what had happened, her parents were alerted and they filed a rep…

…while receiving the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, warned political opponents seeking to unseat him in 2027 that he would not yield ground without a fight, saying “all is fair in a democratic contest.” The President’s remark came amid preparations for the 2027 general elections…

…weekly flights on the route. The schedule will also feature the full restoration of Abuja–London operations, with three weekly Abuja–London Heathrow–Abuja flights and three weekly Abuja–London Gatwick–Abuja flights, effective October 2026. The increased frequency is part of Air Peace’s continued efforts to strengthen a…

…been found guilty of murder, kidnapping, Rape as well, robbery, Child Trafficking and Abuse, yesterday a woman stabbed her husband to death while he was sleeping! It's bad people we ought to fight! It's corruption we need to fight! It's bad leaders! Insecurity! Hunger! E.t.c not ourselves! If you wipe every man in the…

…expected to grace the event are: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, and the Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr Pius Akutah, among other key industry regulators and…