…to the documents. The report said capital s3xual battery charges would be filed by a prosecutor. The documents note the children spent most of their days inside the cab. They allegedly shared a bed and could not lie flat in the bunk because it was too small. Investigators said the children were rarely allowed out of th…

…authorities confirm they have flouted the new regulations taking effect from October.The Secretary of State for Justice stated that perpetrators of serious crimes will be confined to tightly controlled areas because no victim should have to fear the shadow of an abuser."Those who step outside the boundaries can be quic…

…said the number of casualties could have been higher without the swift intervention of security operatives. "We thank the security operatives for their swift response. They came in four vehicles and pursued the bandits," he said. The attack occurred less than a week after a boat carrying residents of Gorau capsized, ki…

…Project Office. The president also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Musa Aliyu, ICPC chairman, said the discovery was made during a broader investigation into the activities of the allege…

…at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, as well as classroom projects at St Helens Unity Secondary School, Ondo; Owobamibo, Ofosu, in Idanre; and St Thomas and St Andrew Primary School, Akure. He also listed the renovation and equipping of the Basic Health Centre, Ipogun; the renovation of the Ifelodun Community Basic Healt…

…Ekiti, Oyo, the South-West, North-Central and the Federal Capital Territory to train secondary school pupils. He, however, said he was eventually persuaded to take up the political challenge after concluding that his efforts outside politics could not sufficiently address the country’s problems. “They beckon on me that…

…addressing Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the nationwide stakeholders’ consultation workshop for the development of the Nigeria National W…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped woman and disrupted a planned ransom exchange in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation followed credible intelligence on a planned ransom payment for the woman, who was abducted from her farm last month, the acting spokesper…

…Hamed said. Naseem Hamed Victory would make Itauma - who has Nigerian heritage - the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history, behind only Mike Tyson.He will also do it one fight sooner than Joshua did when he won his maiden world title in his 16th pro bout.Fury has lost twice - both to Oleksandr Usyk - wh…

…statements are expected to begin 30 days after the panel is seated, followed by the prosecution presenting its evidence. The defence will then have an opportunity to present its case, before the proceedings move to sentencing. The judge rejected a proposal by prosecutors to begin the trial in January 2027, saying more…

…mosquitoes.Mosquito traps have been installed across the airport, with captured insects being sent to laboratories to establish their species and origin. "We have provided comprehensive information to all employees and encourage them to consult a doctor if they experience any symptoms," a Fraport spokesperson said.The…

…Popoola, Barr. Festus Okoye, Msgr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, and Prof. Philip T. Ahire (secretary), among others. Primarily, the committee was tasked with diagnosing and recommending solutions to Nigeria’s recurring electoral challenges. At the conclusion of the assignment, the committee, in its 254-page landmark report, m…

…candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 general elections. The Deputy National Financial Secretary of the ADC, Oladimeji Fadeyi, stated this on Wednesday during a special interview on Solutions 93.9FM’s AM UPDATE. The ADC leadership urged Gbemileke and other aggrieved members to sheathe their swords and work with Adegoke t…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obia­ja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Govern­ment Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Comma…

…of the local content model while expanding financial inclusion through cooperative sector financing.” The governor called for continued cooperation from residents as Osun marked 35 years of its creation. “On this anniversary day, we have a lot to be proud of despite our challenges. I seek your continued cooperation to…

…and recruitment waiver arrangements.The approvals enabled the purported PFIPC to secure a place in the 2026 federal budget and gain access to government financial systems. The OAGF subsequently created a Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform and a Sub-Treasury Account for the o…

…27, noted that the dispute stemmed from nearly a decade of efforts to address safety, security and accountability concerns around commercial and e-hailing vehicles operating at its airports, including unregulated pickups and passenger solicitation, some involving drivers working across multiple platforms simultaneously…

…victim to a medical facility for treatment. The stepmother was arrested and placed in security custody. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 6:34 AM | Share this Story

…14.6 million, or 63.39 per cent of voters, rejected him. A controversial victory secured under a plurality electoral system, not a majoritarian one, cannot justify a conclusion that Nigerians supported a Muslim-Muslim ticket or that a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket would always prevail. Yet, el-Rufai bragged, “So, i…

…even during the years when petrol subsidy was in place. ‘’Agricultural productivity, insecurity, exchange rates, logistics, storage, flooding, input costs, money supply and supply constraints also matter. A serious economic programme must address these factors, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been doing for the past…

…President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16bn power expenditure during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led g…

…with DCL on Wednesday, where he criticised alleged vote-buying, the deployment of security personnel during elections and the use of religious sentiments for political mobilisation. He said more than 30,000 security personnel were deployed to Osun State during the election, describing the deployment as excessive and an…

…of Nigeria through illicit means. Olukoyede disclosed that the EFCC had recovered and secured the forfeiture of cash and assets worth more than $500m for the Federal Government within the first three years of his administration. “Within three years of my assumption of office, we’ve been able to forfeit both cash and as…

…and suicidal behaviour extend far beyond the traditional boundaries of the health sector. “Mental health is profoundly shaped by the social determinants of health—economic hardship, unemployment and underemployment, rising transportation costs, poor roads, inadequate housing, unsafe communities, unreliable electricity…

…President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16bn power expenditure while in office. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African DemocraticCongress, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of recycling old al…