…by the Federal Capital Territory High Court. A three-member panel presided over by Justice Danlami Senchi reserved judgment on Tuesday after hearing arguments from SERAP’s counsel, Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, and counsel for the first and second respondents, O.S. Kehinde. The appeal challenges the judgment delivered on May 5, 2…
A suspected motorcycle thief allegedly impersonating a police inspector has been arrested in Adamawa State. The state Police Command said 36-year-old Habila Ibrahim was arrested over an alleged attempt to steal a motorcycle and impersonate a police inspector in Girei Local Government Area. The Command said: “On 10th Oc…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected inter-state vehicle thief and recovered a vehicle allegedly stolen from his employer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following a swift police response, intelligence-led investigation and effective collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Army. The arrest follow…
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has died after a trailer rammed into several vehicles around Agodi Gardens in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Several other people also sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident which occurred on Monday, October 12, 2026. It wa…
…from his skull, according to prosecutors and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
The Osun State Police Command has organised a mental health awareness lecture for its officers to promote psychological well-being, emotional resilience and effective service delivery. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, to commemorate W…
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…his brother’s education, he expected him to proceed with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme after graduation. However, the younger brother reportedly refused to register for the scheme, explaining that he was not interested in participating. His elder brother subsequently allowed him to make his own deci…
Military veterans on Tuesday blocked the entrance to the Military Pensions Board office in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, over concerns about the formula adopted for adjusting their pensions. The veterans barricaded the entrance with canopies and chairs, while armed soldiers prevented them from entering the premises. The action…
…in the ”sham vote” in occupied Ukrainian territories, among others. Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission, told Washington that “only pressure works with Russia,” adding that concerted sanctions ensure a bigger effect. The EU has expanded its counter-disinformation training to 65 countries, taking down do…
…12, when several people were reported injured, and one person died, the Cobb County Police Department said in a statement. "We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today," a Six Flags Over Georgia spokesperson said in a statement to PEOPLE. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest's f…
Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. Okorocha, who was arrested on Monday night, October 12, 2026, was, however, released on bail by the NPF following an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. The spoke…
…Senator Rochas Okorocha has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest took place at the REIZ Continental Hotel in Abuja on Monday, October 12, 2026. According to The Sun Nigeria, the arrest was connected to allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. The report in…
…of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with personnel of the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, local hunters and forest guards, have killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim in Edo State. The operation was conducted on Sunday, at Sasaro Forest in the Akoko-Edo Local Governm…
…Secretary of the Kano State Sports Commission. Maizare, who also doubles as the vice president of the Nigeria Karate Federation, passed away on Thursday. In a statement released by the NVBF media and publicity committee chairman, Godspower Odedede, the federation’s president, Engineer Musa Nimrod, described the demise…
…professionals who dedicate their time and expertise to providing essential medical services. The workers expressed concern that a facility established to preserve lives and promote healing had become a place where healthcare professionals could be physically attacked while carrying out their duties. They stressed that…
…Hospital (UCH), Ibadan,” he said. Meanwhile, Mrs Abimbola Faniyi, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Public Relations Officer in the state, said efforts were underway to obtain the deceased’s details, including her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). (NAN) The post FRSC confirms female NYSC membe…
…visiting His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Bama, (Dr.) Umar Kyari Umar El-Kanemi. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Fanna Inna Abdulrahman, had expressed profound sadness over the tragic d3ath of the students. In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, the VC also expressed his heartfelt condolences to…
…and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ruling the suit was filed in bad faith.Justice Musa Liman delivered the judgment on Monday, October 12, 2026, after Achimugu challenged the EFCC's search of her home and its seizure of vehicles, jewellery and other property. She asked the court to rule on whether those actions fe…
…Bad, Mitte featured in productions including the Netflix series The Guardians of Justice and films such as The Oak Room and The Recall. He also advocated for greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. He worked with organisations including United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Childr…
A prosecution witness, PW1, Dr Onuoha Okeigwe, told Justice R. A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, how he allegedly paid N69,150,000 for a five-year lease of a property allegedly represented to him as belonging to social media influencer Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing C…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mohammed Sani Abubakar for allegedly attacking his neighbour with a cutlass and a horn in Toro Local government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement Monday, October 12, 2026 said the suspect…
San Francisco's former top female police officer and her daughter have been shot de@d by her husband in California. Ex-deputy chief of police Ann Mannix, 65, and daughter Katie, 24, were gunned down by retired police sergeant Kevin, 68, before he turned the weapon on himself Sunday night, October 11. Deputies who respo…
…his State Executive Council after a valedictory session held at the Governor's Office in Ado-EkitiOyebanji clarified that three officials will remain in their positions despite the dissolution of the cabinetThe governor is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term on Friday, October 16, 2026, following his re-election…
…offering users a chance to win money by interacting with its digital customer service chatbot.The telecommunications company said customers could receive CashToken rewards by chatting with Zigi on WhatsApp and other supported platforms, including the myMTN NG app, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, its e-shop and self-servi…