…The suspect, a former fisherman, had previously provided prayers for the high school senior while she prepared for her 2026 baccalaureate exams. Despite the practitioner's prayers, the young woman did not obtain her diploma during the exams. The two nevertheless remained in contact. Initial investigations suggest that…

The Imo North (Okigwe Zone) senatorial candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Mike Duru Ejiogu, has constituted a 13-member campaign organisation, appointing the former Imo State chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and former governorship candidate, Hon. Ben Duru, as its Director-General (DG). In a stat…

…large-scale deportations. The administration says the measures are aimed at strengthening domestic security.Rights groups have pushed back strongly, arguing the crackdown has undermined free speech and due process protections and created fear among ethnic minority communities, who have raised concerns about racial prof…

…Chidike Egwuonwu, 40; Onyechu Chidike, 35; Stephen Ogbona, 39; and an attending nurse, Oseni Kusamotu Idaya. The PPRO noted that further intelligence-led operations took police operatives to a hospital within the Mowe axis, where another alleged victim, Blessing Bright Effiong, 26, had reportedly given birth to a baby…

…Dotimi Egbegi, Vice Chairman; Rev. Father Raymond Ogiramkopu Ogio, Secretary; and Senior Apostle Michael Makpa, Treasurer. The inauguration ceremony, which attracted Christians from across the state, was also attended by the member representing the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency, Chief Fred Agbedi; the Chairman…

…of the annual appropriation process while delivering the keynote address, “Strengthening Electoral Institutions: Pathways to Free, Fair and Peaceful Elections in 2027,” at the public presentation of Shadows: Protest Essays on Africa’s Most Consequential Country (1999–2023), a two-volume work written by the Managing Dir…

…Friday. Following Friday's attacks, dozens of residents have fled to New Bussa and the Benin Republic after terrorists threatened to k!ll anyone who remained in the affected communities. "Only a few people are in Dekara now. Many people have left," a resident told the publication. Police said a joint security operation…

…at Operating Location Bauchi, Nigeria, aimed at sharing military expertise, strengthening partner capacity and building relationships,” it said. The training was tailored to areas identified by Nigerian counterparts, with unmanned aircraft systems attracting particular interest. Captain Gabriel Feingold said, “We bring…

The newly elected President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, has promised to tackle the practice of prolonged contract staffing and casualisation in the oil and gas industry, The post PENGASSAN new president promises to tackle contract staffi…

…“The campaign committee is fully in its element, mapping out the road ahead and sharpening our strategy,” Sanwo-Olu said. He added that “there is serious, structured work happening behind the scenes” as the party positions itself for the elections. The governor said the level of commitment demonstrated by party members…

…session was attended by members of the Lagos State Executive Council and other senior government officials. Giving the vote of thanks, the President of the 2025/2026 cohort, Abdulazeez Olumide Abdulazeez, thanked the governor and other officials for giving the fellows direct access to leaders involved in shaping govern…

…funds for terrorist operations. This is as the agency said terrorist financiers were opening bank accounts in women’s names as well as using phone numbers for mobile banking or account alerts that are not registered to the account holder or the true beneficiary. The disclosures are contained in the NFIU’s 2025 Annual R…

…tilting of the political field before voters reach polling units: an opposition rally denied a stadium, a campaign permit mysteriously delayed, billboard charges raised beyond reasonable reach, state media favouring incumbents, or security rules applied firmly to one party and leniently to another. Individually, such i…

…vehicles and the impact of the fire.We sincerely apologise for the uncertainty and inconvenience this situation is causing."Please be assured that we will update you as soon as we have access to the site and have been able to complete our initial assessment." The cause of the fire is unclear, but fire services say it i…

…Zungura, who assumed duty in Osun on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to Adeleke alongside senior officers of the command, where he pledged to work with the state government to restore peace and public confidence in the police. The meeting comes against the backdrop of strained relations between the Adeleke administration…

…“Who polices the police?” He argued that “a governor elected by the people cannot be denied the right to carry out executive duties,” but stressed that “a governor shouldn’t be allowed to order the arrest of a political opponent.” He added that “an officer who refuses an unlawful command must be protected as well,” ins…

…"When he strangled her at 5am forcing himself into controlling the family business threatening to unalive her was certainly the time to flee, no? No. "When he burnt my hand as a 10 year old with paraffin and a match stick you'd think was a sign enough he'd be a danger to her children, but that too was not enough to dit…

…"Also, on motorcycle theft, there is this Duyilemi, who poses as an Okada rider in the evening. He rides the motorcycle with daggers and knives, and while unsuspecting commuters are travelling with him, he stops them, throws them off the motorcycle and collects everything they have. "He had carried out the act on sever…

…the statement said. Eitokpah said the suspects had made statements to the police and denied the allegations, adding that the victim had been referred to a government-approved medical facility for examination. He said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation…

…Fubara described the Omademe road project as part of his administration’s goal of opening up rural communities and linking them to other communities to enhance easy movement and boost economic activities. He pledged that his administration would continue to do what is right and befitting for Rivers people until the las…

…“What sectors will bear the cost and whether such a policy can be sustained without reopening the fiscal pressures that necessitated reform in the first place,” Yilwatda said. He maintained that the removal of subsidy was a difficult but necessary policy decision whose consequences required complementary measures to cu…

…and work for the progress of the state rather than pursue actions capable of deepening political tension. The student leaders concluded by calling on APC members and residents of Ogun State to disregard what they described as Hunye’s “political distractions,” declaring their support for Adeola’s 2027 governorship bid.…

…presidential candidate, made the allegation in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu. He said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy was inconsistent with the government’s continued use of tax credits, concessions and other incentives…

…Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board," the spokesman said."His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks' mission."In 2016, Harry assisted in moving hundreds of African elephants in Malawi to a safer…

…sabotage as "reckless and dangerous", while a NATO official said the alliance is strengthening its ability to detect and counter such operations.The accusations come against the backdrop of continuing attacks related to the war in Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly denied responsibility for covert attacks in Europe, and au…