…family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the incident using Mr. Kolawole's mobile phones and demanded a ransom of N30 million for his release. Speaking on the incident, the victim's son, Mr. Owoade Abiola, said security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps, and local vigilante gro…

…items suspected to have been stolen from the deceased's room, including multiple mobile phones, laptop computers, a tablet, jewellery, clothing, wristwatches, personal documents and other valuables. "All the recovered items have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations. "The suspects remain in Police…

…candidate is not an achievement- Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, fires back at Peter Obi Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says being a presidential candidate is not an achievement, Umahi said this while replying to NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who in a recent interview said he will not be having a debate with Um…

…has executed several federal infrastructure projects despite receiving no financial mobilisation or reimbursement from the Federal Government. Among the projects listed were the dualisation of the 9.7-kilometre Saki Township Road along the Oke Ogun Polytechnic-Ilesa Baruba Road, the reconstruction and rehabilitation of…

…for the alleged culpable homicide of his 20-year-old wife in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, 12th July, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m, followed a complaint lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division alleging that the suspect had assaulted his wife, resulti…

…to an unknown destination. "Upon receipt of the report, the Division immediately mobilized operatives and commenced coordinated search-and-rescue operations alongside intelligence gathering to secure the victim's safe rescue and apprehend the perpetrators. "On 10 July 2026, the victim escaped from the kidnappers' hideo…

…the arrest followed investigations initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal medical practice and protect the lives of residents. The ministry stated that during interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to performing caesarean sections,…

Umahi reacts after Peter Obi declined a debate with him The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reacted after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a d…

…also recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp, “Loud” and other hard drugs, 10 mobile phones, four power banks, a rechargeable hand fan, a cross-body bag containing two ATM cards and a National Identity Card, as well as other exhibits believed to be linked to criminal activities. Confirming the development in a…

…and disrupting movement for… pic.twitter.com/iATyVDE2oN — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 12, 2026

…of the Borno South Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, warned that the group would mobilise peaceful protests if the abducted students were not rescued. "If the Borno State Government and Senator Ali Ndume cannot secure the release of our schoolchildren abducted from Mussa and Lassa within weeks, we will protest in our co…

…Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwa…

…due process,” the party said. The APC urged party members and supporters to intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. “As we conclude this important phase of the electoral process, we call on all Party leaders, stakeholders, members, and supporters to turn their full attention to the task ahead. “We m…

…his verified social media handle, Manga Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer of Manga Automobiles, said lower import duties would reduce vehicle prices, but cars with larger engines would cost more under the policy. Muhammed said dealers had cleared vehicles at the previous duty rates and would seek to recover their costs…

…at Olomi Compound in Ogbomoso.Fire personnel, led by PFS II Oluwaleye, were immediately mobilised and promptly arrived at the scene.Upon arrival, it was discovered that the ground floor of a private one-storey residential building comprising three rooms was engulfed in flames.The firefighting crew swiftly commenced ope…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of re…

…operatives, including the Army, police, hunters and vigilantes were said to have been mobilised to the area in an attempt to rescue the kidnap victims and possibly apprehend their assailants. Several people are raising concern over the incident, stressing that the bandits have no respect for the d3ad. by Linda Ikeji at…

Peter Obi explains why he's suing Kenneth Okonkwo Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was rece…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says if he were Nigerian president he would do everything possible to make opposition parties strong and participatory in governance. Obi made this known during an interview with media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, aired on Saturday. According to…

…raised by the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, over his safety and systematic frustration of his businesses, as well as the several judicial pronouncements against the key opposition parties aimed at destabilizing their preparations for the 2027 polls. ILT also recalled that Go…

…data clean-up and the implementation of the NIN-SIM linkage exercise. Millions of mobile subscriptions disappeared from the industry’s active subscriber records. The headline was dramatic. The reactions were predictable. Some saw it as a collapse. Some saw it as punishment. Some interpreted it as weakness by affected o…

Become a presidential candidate before you challenge me to a debate - Peter Obi replies Minister of Works, Dave Umahi (video) The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed Works Minister, Dave Umahi's invitation to a public debate, saying the Minister must first beco…

…leaders, religious organisations, youth groups and civil society organisations to mobilise citizens for mass registration ahead of the 2027 general elections

…force Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka on Saturday, the a native of Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi was apprehended on July 5, 2026, by operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters following actionable intelligence reports. “The suspect is known to be habitually robbing unsuspecting members of the…

'Worthy of thanksgiving' - Peter Obi reacts to rescued Oyo schoolchildren, teachers Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving. Obi said this in a post shared on his verified X handle on Saturday, July 11. H…