…Roads), Reuben Izeze, indefinitely over allegations linking him to the assault of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Protocol, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple.a The state government announced the suspension in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, on Monday.…

…reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and strengthening the quality of higher education as part of its broader investment in human capital development.

…this Eurasian bloc, which includes Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Armenia. It deployed 2,000 personnel to Kazakhstan in January 2022, but Armenia has since distanced itself, weakening cohesion.US–Japan allianceA cornerstone of Indo-Pacific security, combining American nuclear deterrence with Japan’s ad…

…men allegedly surrounded the team and repeatedly demanded money, at one point threatening to disrupt the outreach. The doctor said one of the men eventually gave him an account number and pressured him to transfer money before receiving medical attention. According to him, the man later told him about his activities on…

…members from across the 18 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Benin City. The governor also noted that his administration was committed to strengthening the All Progressives Congress in the state, noting that the victory of the APC was a collective achievement. In a statement by his media aide…

…that the government’s road programme was not merely about construction but about “opening economic opportunities, improving livelihoods and laying a foundation for sustainable development.” The Governor explained that the completed township roads were constructed in accordance with engineering standards and included du…

…that no international judicial body can claim legitimacy if it operates on political convenience rather than fairness, and that justice must be universal without exception.PAYDN argued that Africa has the capacity to build and strengthen its own regional mechanisms to handle crimes against humanity, war crimes, and gen…

…of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday, described Jingir’s remarks as divisive and capable of fuelling religious tension in the country. He said Nigeria remained a plural society whose Const…

…Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, led several of the convention's sessions alongside other senior ministers and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye. The convention also featured testimonies and thanksgiving from worshippers, while the church announced several developments recorded during the week-long gathering. On the final da…

…Abdy and Michael DeLuca. The heavily pregnant actress bared her bump in classic blue denims with an ice-blue cape-style top featuring a dramatic, floor-grazing trail at the back. However, fans were not impressed and they left comments on her photos, stating their mind. See a video below. View this post on Instagram A p…

…- Nigerian woman serving in US Army appeals to Trump over 10-year-old daughter's visa denial A Nigerian woman serving in the United States Army has made an emotional public appeal to President Donald Trump over her 10-year-old daughter's inability to join her in the US. In a video shared online, the woman identified he…

…Trump said the United States is "having very good discussions" with Iran, though Tehran denied having any talks with Washington. Trump previously warned that he was giving Iran a "last chance before decapitation," saying they were talking about opening the Strait of Hormuz "literally by tomorrow." "I mean they're going…

…he told them that Abela had given him the phone to keep. “Abela, who was sitting there, denied Azeez, even when people saw him. Azeez would never accuse Abela, an NBM leader who is also a boss to him, if it was not true,” the platform claimed. Naija Confra further alleged that the owner of the phone and his friends, un…

…its commitment to initiatives aimed at expanding digital opportunities, strengthening human capital and ensuring that communities are not left behind in Nigeria’s digital economy.

Kano court remands woman accused of cutting off boyfriend's genital A Magistrate Court sitting at Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, has remanded Maimunatu Idris, a 25-year-old woman accused of cutting off her boyfriend's genital with a knife. Presided over by Justice Sadiya Usman of Court No. 40, the accused was brought before the co…

…false claims that his health was deteriorating and that he is losing his mind. He also denied claims that she was the one managing his businesses because of his ill health. However, in a video he posted on his Instagram page on Friday, August 7, John apologised to Amal, saying he had been misinformed by his wife, Vivia…

…that people should accept the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Responding via his X handle this evening, Fani-Kayode said Nigeria is neither a Muslim nor a Christian state but rather a secular state. He said comments such as those made by the Islamic clerics are highly provocative and should be avoided. His post reads;''I have im…

…Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to PM News, the ceremony, held on Sunday evening, came exactly one week after the safe delivery of the royal baby girl by the Ooni’s wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi. The event attracted traditional rulers, palace chiefs, custodians of Yoruba culture and tradition, members of the…

…to flee the scene of a crash, particularly where another person has sustained life-threatening injuries, is deeply reprehensible and could have devastating consequences. “In emergencies of this nature, every second is consequential. While our officers remain committed to responding swiftly to road crashes and other eme…

…The development follows the disclosure by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, that Customs had intercepted a container containing concealed crates of knocked-down components preliminarily identified as Jojef pump-action rifles. The additional rifle parts recovered include 89 frames, 16 heat shields, 10…

…Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and arrest…

…is a specialist responsible for providing escorts and coordinating the movement of senior ISWAP commanders and other high-value members of the terrorist group. Khalid was reportedly highly familiar with navigation routes and tactical movements connecting major ISWAP enclaves, particularly roads used for the movement of…

…family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Mr Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, who was called home to glory on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, in Lagos. “He was 62 years old. Niyi was a distinguished businessman and a devoted Christian whose integrity, generosity, and steadfast faith touched t…

…in promoting tolerance, countering misinformation and identity-based divisions, strengthening grassroots peacebuilding and fostering peaceful coexistence. The President also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation, counter-terrorism, maritime security, economic integration and dialogue. He said Nigeria’…

…of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria’s worsening insecurity cannot be separated from the Tinubu administration’s fiscal indiscipline, wasteful expenditure and poor implementation of budgetary appropriations. He stated this on Sunday while reacting to reports that 5,091 Nigerians we…