…a 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a woman in Aba. According to the Police Command, the suspect, who is an indigene of Akanu Ohafia, assaulted the victim, Amarachi Chinyere, over a dispute relating to a pot of soup. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Com…

…thanksgiving service held in honour of Akpe at the RCCG regional headquarters along Sani Abacha Expressway in Yenagoa, Diri said his decision was not taken lightly. "I faced spiritual pressure picking a new deputy governor after the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhurudjkpo. While the pressure was on me, I looked out for…

…minutes to get Spain up and running against the Saudis in Atlanta, before a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side took a big step towards the last 32 following a shock goalless stalemate in their opening group match against Cape Verde.

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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI - A torrential rainfall accompanied by a windstorm has caused widespread destruction in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, destroying farmlands and shops. The downpour, which lasted about three hours on Saturday, triggered severe flooding that submerged farmlands along the Abaka…

…in Nigeria. Among dignitaries who at the event were the Governors of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, as well as former Governors Usman Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari and Tanko Al-Makura. Others included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, represent…

…conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor said Oyebanji's landslide victory reflected the people's confidence and trust in his administration. Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. He secured 3…

…- The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the killing of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following allegations of child theft. The Command described the incident as barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law, vowing to ensure that those involved are brought to justice. According to…

…Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle, reported stolen on June 15, was found abandoned two days later within Tarauni LGA. Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Similarly, an ash-coloured Hyundai Elantra 2015 model worth N12 million, stolen from an event centre in Kano, was recov…

…In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command disclosed that the incident was reported at the Owode Egba Police Division by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village who raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the residence. According to the statement, police de…

…with particular commendation for the FCT Minister’s focus on completing previously abandoned projects to unlock value for residents.” Mr. Oyedele, last week, issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framew…

…the Indigenous People of Biafra. He added, “Specific acts of misconduct include: Wilful abandonment of the Supreme Leader and other Biafrans in detention for years without providing adequate legal, welfare, or medical support; Countermanding my explicit directive for AVID, Rising Sun, and Ambassadors for Self-Determina…

…Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said, upon the information, detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where preliminary assessment revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance. Babaseyi noted that her vehicle was also discovered missing. He cal…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on his landslide victory in Saturday's governorship election. He described the victory as a reward for good governance and effective service delivery. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, said this i…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its support towards the Omi

…Abia. This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the first suspect was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students. He said the suspect was also sel…

…startup released its Road to Autonomy Index, which searches relevant global public databases, including federal and state reports, SEC documents, public exchanges, and other data. The system weighs the company's operations, scale, revenue, commercial partnerships, manufacturing, and safety record based on that data and…

…to all fintech operators. Tunji Andrews, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Awabah, argued that fintechs and commercial banks operate under different business models and risk structures. According to him, imposing mandatory public disclosure requirements on startups from inception could stifle innovation and discou…

…Recent speculation had centred on Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as leading contenders for the role. However, reports suggest Mahmood is now expected to remain Home Secretary if Burnham takes over the leadership. The prospect of Miliband becoming Chancellor has reportedly caused concern…

…he said. The former APC publicity secretary in Niger State accused the party of abandoning internal democracy during its recent primaries, alleging that about 80 per cent of candidates in the state emerged through a “Government House-arranged consensus.” He described the process as “the biggest political deceit since 1…

…and they have renewed our mandate. They have decided that there is no reason to abandon a team that is delivering value." The governor, however, reserved special appreciation for President Tinubu, whom he credited for creating the enabling environment that made development possible at the sub-national level. "What happ…

…of the state. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident. He stated that official reaction from the State Police Command would be made available to newsmen as an investigation into the killings had commenced.

…June 21, 2026, received information about the discovery of two lifeless infant twins abandoned in a drainage channel along Cooperative Street, Nwokedi, Okpoko." "Following the report, operatives immediately swung into action, secured the scene, gathered vital evidence, and commenced investigations." "The preliminary in…

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…owner’s residence in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle was found abandoned, while efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects are ongoing. The command also recovered an ash-coloured Hyundai Elantra allegedly stolen from an event centre in Kano. Police said the suspects abandoned the vehicle in Zari…