…communities in Plateau State, including a pastor who was abducted while travelling from Jos to Bokkos. Conflict reporter, Masara Kim disclosed the incidents in a post on X on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Among those k!lled was Pastor Hills Emmanuel, a Ghanaian-Nigerian cleric based in Plateau State and founder of The Won…
…to secure Adejorin’s extradition to the United States. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua Rosenthal and Darren Gardner prosecuted the case. Vanguard News The post Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam appeared first on Vanguard News.
…annual revenue loss of N120 billion on the electricity market. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the intervention on Friday during a high-level stakeholders meeting with industrial operators, key market participants.and energy regulators in Lagos. Addressing the gathering, Tegbe issued a firm directive man…
…The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, directed the Area Commander in Pankshin to investigate and arrest those involved immediately. “Immediately the CP got wind of it, he directed the Area Commander in Pankshin LGC…
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…York against JP Morgan Bank as well as planned lead investor Thrive Capital and its CEO, Joshua Kushner, who is the brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. UEFA is targeting FIFA through courts in Miami, where the world body's legal team is based. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 5:41 PM | Share this Story
…Jibril Barau joined over 500 Islamic scholars at a national JIBWIS symposium held in Jos, Plateau StateThe gathering brought together governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Jigawa States alongside other senior federal officialsJIBWIS also pledged support for any position taken by its Ulama'u Council chairman on the 2027…
The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has urged Nigerian youths to reject hate speech, misinformation and intolerance as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Ochogwu made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day training programme organised by the…
…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 Water Compact. Utsev said the initiative was necessary to address persistent challe…
Moses Itauma 'million times better' than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua - Boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed Former British professional boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury and expects the young British heavyweight to surpass both former wor…
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight at risk of collapsing The fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is at risk of collapsing if they don't reach an agreement by the end of next week. Joshua and Fury signed contracts earlier this year to fight at home in the autumn. But Netflix, which will broadcast the contest, an…
…as part of efforts to improve power supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the launch of the Renewable Energy Assets Management Company in Abuja by the Rural Electrification Agency. Tegbe said the government was targeting 6,500MW by the end of 2026, noting, howeve…
…had been commissioned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, including an expansion at the Lekki substation. “The Honourable Minister has been able to commission additional transformation capacity for the TCN, and we see the Lekki substation just simply doubling capacity. We see…
…human kidneys. In a statement released this morning, the command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, stated categorically that it has neither received nor confirmed any report of such nature, and no statement or communication to that effect has emanated from the Command. The command urged members of the public to disreg…
…leaders the truth”, the governor said. While congratulating the outgoing Rev. Father Joseph Opelema-led State CAN Executive Council and the newly inaugurated leadership, he expressed confidence that the new executive council would foster greater relationships within the body of Christ in Bayelsa. Inaugurating the new S…
…kidnappers were operating around Megona Filling Station, Andaha, along the Akwanga–Jos Road. The PPRO narrated that upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised and led a team of operatives to the scene. “Upon sighting the police, the armed hoodlums opened fire on the operatives, leadi…
…he burgled a church in Elegbeka. We were able to arrest him," he said. "We also have Joseph and Friday, aged 25 and 20 respectively, for stealing and reselling stolen motorcycles. One of them is an accomplice who kept the stolen motorcycle and assisted in selling it for N70,000, despite it being a new motorcycle. "Also…
…plane operated by Sekani Air were injured. But Garneau was "driving with her daughter Josie when the plane impacted with their vehicle and she was tragically k!lled," a family friend said on Facebook. Josie walked away "most unharmed" from the crash site, the friend said. Garneau was a proud "hockey mom" whose two kids…
…from 70 to 120. Chrisland University’s quota was also increased from 50 to 70 students. Joseph Ayo Babalola University’s quota was raised from 50 to 100 students, while Olabisi Onabanjo University’s was increased from 170 to 220, with both changes taking effect from the 2027/2028 academic session. The Council said the…
…of justice."INEC, NDC face Pratt’s legal challengePratt's legal team is led by Ajose Abejoye. One of the firm's lawyers, Kaosara Afariogun, stressed that the case was about more than one man's candidacy."Honourable Pratt played by the rules and won fair and square. To see his dedication and the mandate of everyday peop…
…the flag-off of RHGN’s campaign activities for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. He argued that seeking external influence in domestic political matters could portray a presidential aspirant as unwilling to face democratic competition. According to him, any candidate seeking to gov…
…by the State Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole. Adeleke won the governorship poll with a total of 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who polled 444,815 votes.
…we abandon issues. “In Plateau and Kaduna, voting patterns have for 20 years split along Jos North/South and Kaduna North/South lines. Survey “Afrobarometer’s 2022 survey found that 62% of Nigerians said ethnicity is ‘very important’ in voting, while only 23% prioritise policy. “If we vote by surname in 2027, we will g…
…Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, during a presentation on ‘Industrialisation and Regional Competitiveness: The Role of Power’ at the just-concluded Nigeria Economic Summit Group event in Lagos. The minister also pledged to align with the Nigerian Elect…
…an investment banker and owner of Gatwick Airport, UK, celebrated literary figures Chief Joseph F. Odunjo and Professor Afolabi Olabimtan, and Professor Adebayo Adedeji, a world-class economist, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. It is the birthplace…