…armed robbery and kidnapping. Mark was also alleged to be a member of a four-man syndicate operating around the Ifite Awka axis of Awka South Local Government Area of the state. According to a press statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect was arres…

…the crime and establishing the roles played by other members of the criminal syndicate. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commends the operatives for their diligence, courage and professionalism, and assures members of the public that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led policing,…

…the election process was already the subject of litigation, while reports at the time indicated that the National Sports Commission was seeking presidential approval to halt the election and establish a normalisation committee. The proposed election itself had earlier been fixed for September 26 before being moved to S…

…had been deployed for assessment and rescue operations. However, subsequent reports indicated that the violence extended beyond the mosque and affected several communities in the Dekara area. The PUNCH reported on Thursday that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Northern Senators Forum said the at…

…Malik, SAN, told the court that documents relating to the conduct of the primary indicated that Suswam won the exercise. Malik urged the court to determine the dispute in accordance with the result of the primary election, maintaining that the electoral body had placed before the court its report on the exercise, as we…

…the command said three suspected members of an armed banditry and kidnapping syndicate were arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.The suspects, arrested on August 24 following credible intelligence, were identified as Ibrahim Muhammad, 25, alias “Alti”, from Adamawa State; Usman Tukur, 27, alias “Mallam”, from Zam…

…intelligence services.US President Donald Trump also played down the talks in Moscow, indicating that the discussions were primarily focused on the situation in Ukraine and dismissing speculation regarding broader geopolitical warnings.The CIA director's visit marks one of the highest-level meetings between American an…

…the controversies and embarrassments confronting the government. "Already, I've been vindicated on that, as to saying that my concern is that the president has so many kakistrocrats that dominate the presidency. And I still maintain that unless he does something about it, they will continue to mess him up.You can imagi…

…Authorities have not disclosed further details about the alleged relationship or indicated whether additional charges are expected. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 10:03 AM | Share this Story

…(NHRC) has, since 2015, compiled the names of persons and institutions that have been indicted for committing electoral offences by various Election Tribunals and Courts across the federation. So far, the only notable election-related trial to be successfully concluded involved the conviction of a university don, Prof.…

…that the story was fabricated. Court documents reviewed by the outlet reportedly indicate that Jones admitted to forcefully shaking Elijah in an attempt to calm him down. When asked why he had not told the truth, he reportedly replied, "because I don't want to go to jail." Dennis told the outlet that Elijah was placed…

…in the party. Also welcoming the defectors, Agbese described their decision as an indication of the growing acceptance of the Labour Party across Ogbadibo. The federal lawmaker welcomed the new members into the LP and urged them to work with existing members to strengthen the party at the grassroots. He assured them th…

…noting that the process had now reached its final stage. He said only APGA and YPP had indicated interest in the election, adding that the commission had screened their candidates and published their names. The commissioner also said the commission had approved substitutions where necessary and that all other arrangeme…

FCT police command dismisses viral reports claiming it is aware of a kidney-harvesting syndicate in Abuja The FCT Police Command says it is aware of publications circulating on social media alleging that the Command has confirmed reports that young people residing around Nyanya area of the FCT have sold their kidneys f…

…Technology allegedly served as a terminal off-ramp for proceeds associated with the syndicate. He said a reconstruction of Kestart Technology’s account showed terminal cash-out inflows and outflows totalling N3.62bn between October 2025 and May 2026. “Further investigation revealed that approximately ₦3.62 billion in s…

…and who has the influence to determine when the event would be held and who gave an indication that he would come, failed to attend. I think he has been missing in action for some time. I don’t know if you, as reporters, have noticed. I don’t know if he is a ghost worker or whatever he is, because a president cannot be…

…a case involving murder, attempted m8rder and arson. Preliminary investigations indicate that Namayo went on the st@bbing rampage after a fight with Troy, over his second marriage. The family's housemaid, Mariam Saana, told police that the incident followed months of domestic wrangles between the couple. Saana said the…

…to criminal recruitment.On healthcare, Obi acknowledged that Nigeria's health indicators remain a serious concern and committed to improving maternal and child health outcomes, expanding access to essential medicines, and equipping health workers to deliver better services.Apart from Tinubu of the ruling All Progressiv…

…related expenses across the wider state public service. However, the figures provide an indication of the enormous public cost attached to maintaining the structures surrounding the offices of state governors and the larger fiscal question on the total public cost of maintaining the office and the administrative struct…

…rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, Sunday 23, and booked on the charge. Records indicate he remained in a Las Vegas jail at the time of publication.The arrest marks another legal issue for Famous Dex, who faced multiple charges in 2021 stemming from three separate incidents. The charges included allegations invol…

…the alleged destruction of the classroom. According to Yahaya, preliminary findings indicated that the school's head teacher allegedly collaborated with some members of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) and the Education Secretary of Tarauni Local Government Area to demolish the classroom and sell the iron r…

…of being operated as an illegal maternity home. Preliminary Police investigation indicated that a pregnant woman identified only as Amoke was allegedly buried in a shallow grave at the premises. Further inquiry reportedly revealed that the suspects later exhumed the body and allegedly cut open the deceased's abdomen wi…

…is said to be held on remand in the UK following an alleged assault offence. Reports indicate he is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London in September. Rahman Jago Speaks on Poco Lee’s Reported Arrest in the UK. Poco_lee>Taking to X on 24 August 2026, Rahman Jago shared his distress over what…

…spokesperson said investigators would work to establish the full extent of the alleged syndicate’s activities, locate the missing newborn and ensure the prosecution of any suspect found culpable. Reacting, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffi…

…elected president in this country in their terms,” Morka said. Asked to provide the indicators supporting the claim, the APC spokesman said the evidence of Tinubu’s performance was evident in the country’s economic situation. “The indicators are res ipsa loquitur as we say in law; they speak for themselves. This presid…