A suspected member of a kidnapping gang, Sanda Aliyu, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over an alleged plan to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6m in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Aliyu was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026, following actionable intell…
…with the APC. Owoduni disclosed that the group had commenced the “Operation 5 Direct” mobilisation programme, aimed at securing victory for President Bola Tinubu, Abiodun in his senatorial bid, Solomon Adeola in the governorship election, as well as APC candidates for the House of Representatives and Ogun State House o…
DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights. They must troop out to vote. It is an important civic duty they owe themselves, their children an…
The Sapele area of Delta State was thrown into grief after the body of a three-year-old boy, Master Lemuel, was found a day after he reportedly went missing in the Uko Road area of the town. PUNCH Metro reports that the tragic incident has heightened concerns over child safety in the community, with residents calling f…
The Federal Government has introduced new programmes in produce inspection and export management, post-harvest technology, organic crop production, hydrology and water resources management, and organic animal production in polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Al…
…Odo Otin and Ilesa East, could ultimately decide who wins the election.Osun: Peter Obi discloses how winner should emerge Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi issued a public appeal ahead of the Osun governorship election on Thursday, August 13, 2026.Obi urged INEC, security agenc…
…leaders and members. The forum, comprising young political stakeholders, grassroots mobilisers, professionals and other APC members, said its emergence was driven by the need to strengthen the relationship between the party, government and residents at the grassroots. The youths, who pledged to support the administrati…
…had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further probing. He said the case happened at a Family Healthcare centre in Gboko but was being transferred to Makurdi for further investigation. The PPRO has not confirmed the arrest of the suspect. by Linda Ikeji at 13/08/2026 9:06 AM | Sh…
The Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board has urged stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to embrace its new digital platform, describing it as a bold step towards improving efficiency, transparency, innovation and global competitiveness in the sector. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, made t…
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has blamed President Bola Tinubu for the controversial comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Abdullahi, who spoke on Arise News on Wednesday, said he did not blame Fada…
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No fewer than 168 solar-powered streetlights installed along the Longbridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been stolen by suspected vandals, findings by PUNCH Metro have revealed. The streetlights, installed in 2025 along the approximately five-kilometre-long bridge, were meant to illuminate the busy stret…
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…Operation Savannah Shield, Maj Gen Yakubu Yahaya, and Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi, Ilorin, Brig Gen Nicholas Rume, to receive the troops. “It was pleasant to welcome the troops to Kwara State. I thank the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, for the swift deployment. “I am confident that this new deployme…
The National Council on Establishments, comprising Heads of Service from the Federal Government, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, has ruled that membership of professional bodies and certification should not automatically be a condition for appointment, promotion or career progression in the Nigerian public…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has reproduced ballot papers for the Osun State governorship election to accommodate the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Dr Olugbenga Ajala, three days to the poll. This is as the commission is set to distribute sensitive materials for Saturday’s governorship poll…
…would now pass to Chief (Mrs) Folake Solanke, SAN. Another Senior Advocate, Dr Joseph Nwobike, described Kasunmu as one of the foremost contributors to legal education and practice in Nigeria. Nwobike said Kasunmu was among the early Nigerian academics who ventured into legal practice, bringing a depth of scholarship t…
Arsenal ended their pre-season campaign with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Como 1907 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Myles Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring after capitalising on a mistake from Como goalkeeper Jean Butez, before Martin Baturina equalised shortly before half-time. The match remained level afte…
…biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, public health concerns and antimicrobial resistance. The participants called for the promotion of agroecology, regenerative agriculture and farmer-led food systems, as well as diversification of protein sources. They also urged the Federal and relevant state governments to p…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of renovation works at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Abia State, describing the facility as being in a much better state compared with his last visit. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday dur…
Today’s evening top stories were picked from the politics, education and sports sections. 1. NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over data breaches: We commence with the reported violations of data protection laws involving the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Limited, as reported by the Nigeria …
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, with plans to establish a mega tractor assembly plant capable of producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Ab…
The outgoing President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has decried the rising cases of political killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election and urged security agents to remain professional. Osigwe, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, …
The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said. Olawande disclosed this on Wednesday, in Abuja while speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 International You…
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have apprehended one Muhamodu Sanni linked to a suspected kidnapping syndicate around the Obudu/Woru axis of Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. Sanni was arrested while allegedly attempting to cash out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. This was conta…