…state.Abdullahi reiterated GSSL's commitment to complementing the efforts of conventional security agencies in safeguarding lives and property across the state.Speaking on the successful rescue, the Chief Executive Officer of GSSL, Chief Bibopere Ajube, commended residents who provided useful information that aided the…

View Post(opens in a new tab) The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another operational success against criminal elements following credible information from a member of the public. Police operatives, in collaboration with joint security personnel, arrested a member of a kidnapping gang responsible for the abduct…

Irked by the spate of kidnappings of children of school age for ransom in Nigeria and its disturbing effects on

…on Sunday in Awka. "Operatives of the Anambra Police Command attached to Oyi Divisional Station, acting on credible intelligence, on June 19, successfully foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby. "The police promptly secured both the mother and her infant daughter and facilitated their…

…the continent stack up in 2026, counting up from tenth to first, according to data we analyzed from World Population Review. 10. Alexandria, Egypt - 5,521,580 people Alexandria, the great Mediterranean port city of Egypt, closes out the top ten with a population of 5,521,580. This figure is up 0.98% from 5,468,041 in 2…

…arrest warrant against Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, a Federal Government agency under the National Assembly. The lawyers, who had dragged Suleiman to court for allegedly contesting the governorship primary of the All Progre…

…vehicle breakdowns and other avoidable emergencies. While commending the professionalism and dedication of LASTMA’s Rescue and Emergency Response Team, he acknowledged the support of other emergency responders, healthcare workers, security agencies and rescue partners whose contributions have continued to save lives an…

…of the Rivers southeast senatorial bye-election held weekend. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the election. Out of more than 20, only four political parties and their candidates were cleared by the INEC to contest the June 20 bye…

…said at his pre-match press conference. “It’s great to have great memories in our national team such as the game against Argentina. “We have to play against one of the best teams in the world and it’s very important when you get to this sort of tournament and you have this sort of joy of playing against these teams to…

Tears have turned to cheers for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose mother will finally be in the stands when the World Cup minnows take on Uruguay in Miami on Sunday. Ana Candida Evora arrived from the Cape Verdean capital, Praia, after the United States granted her a visa, allowing her to watch her 40-year-old son i…

Virat Kohli is set to return to India's team for the One Day International series against England in July.

…would soon be expanded into a comprehensive livestock development hub, while seven zonal veterinary clinics had also been established to improve animal healthcare services. The governor further revealed that the state was at an advanced stage of constructing a modern slaughterhouse aimed at improving meat processing st…

…of Ekiti State. I rejoice with the All Progressives Congress, particularly our National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, our President, and all the good people of Nigeria. "This is democracy at work. The process was fair, transparent, and peaceful. We went around y…

The Irish government has deported 42 South African nationals found to be residing illegally in the country, in an operation that reportedly cost authorities about €735,000 (approximately $845,000). According to reports, the deportees were flown from Dublin to Johannesburg aboard a chartered aircraft on Thursday, arrivi…

…in Osun during the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, described Oyebanji’s re-election as well deserved and attributed the outcome to the governor’s performance in office and the support of the people of Ekiti State. He said the election result represented a s…

…tests conducted earlier this month confirmed Ebola infections in some victims. Additional samples from more recent fatalities have reportedly produced results suggesting possible Ebola cases, heightening fears that transmission may be occurring silently within the camp. Residents say the humanitarian situation has beco…

The Leafnet Enterprises Limited, in partnership with the Ladi Memorial Foundation, Chateko Vocational Institute (LMF-CVI), Lokoja, has commenced training for

…law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission “to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.” With his overwhelming victory in…

…previously perceived as conflict-prone, but have increasingly become a broader national concern. "Sometime in the past, many people from other parts of the country used to see Plateau, Benue and some other states as the epicentre of security challenges. But today, you will agree with me that it has become a concern for…

…the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the community to strengthen security and safeguard lives and property. The command added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted victim and track down those responsible for the attack. "The police, in…

…the election as one of the smoothest he had witnessed in recent years. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, the governor expressed satisfaction with the accreditation and voting process. “For me, this is the smoothest it has ever been. From BVAS accreditation to casting my ballot, it took just three to five…

Japan has approved a sharp increase in visa fees for foreign nationals, marking the first overhaul of its visa pricing system in almost 50 years. The revised fees, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026, were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Friday. Japanese authorities said the changes are aimed at addressing ris…

The plaintiff said Mr Duke's emergence as PRP's presidential candidate was against INEC's extant regulations and guidelines.

"Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines."

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from the remainder of their respective County Championship matches in a clear indication that they will return to the England team for the final Test against New Zealand.