…four of them, Lakewood Police Public Information Officer John Romero said during a news conference. "We are very sorry to report that one of those agents has been pronounced dead of their injuries," Romero said. The suspect was shot by police and pronounced dead at the scene, Romero said. A civilian was also injured an…

…possession of child defilement material, according to officials.Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, November 5, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said investigators were examining whether the younger Markle had any involvement in the alleged offences."We have a witness [who says] underage girls were…

…interview with PUNCH on Tuesday in Kano, on the sidelines of a three-day international conference on education for nomadic pastoralists and other marginalised learners. “About 5.5 million children from nomadic pastoralist, migrant fishing and migrant farming communities are out of school across Nigeria,” Abdu said, not…

…Chairperson of ASUU, UniAbuja branch, Prof. Sylvanus Ugoh, made the demands at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was tagged: “Ministerial Encroachment into University of Abuja Land: Some Points to Ponder.” Ugoh said the union would no longer guarantee in…

…State Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu disclosed the development during a press conference at the DSS Command Headquarters in Kaduna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The CP said the operation formed part of sustained efforts to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks responsible for recurring abductions in Millennium…

…Advisory Committee of the crusade, Apostle Sunday Popoola, was also present at the press conference. The programme, scheduled to hold at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, will also feature musical performances by gospel artistes, including Lilian Nneji, Esther Igbekele, Pelumi Deborah, Bois Olorun and The Dentons.

…exchange that began on September 25, when Obi told the Nigerian Guild of Editors’ 22nd conference in Enugu that he and his wife were godparents to Soludo’s children. Obi had cited the relationship while dismissing suggestions that he was at loggerheads with the governor amid disagreements over the state’s finances and…

…to some narratives surrounding the intervention. The NCDC boss who had during a press conference on Sunday, October 25, 2026, told journalists that the N10bn has not been released to the agency, did not specify when the fund was eventually released. Idris, who stressed that the allocation was inadequate in view of Nige…

…showrooms, bonded warehouses, truck and trailer parking bays, communication facilities, conference centres and recreational facilities. These supporting facilities are designed to create an integrated industrial environment where manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, financial services and commercial activities can op…

…11th in the 2026 Ballon d’Or final ranking.Mourinho spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid's LaLiga clash with Racing Santander on Sunday evening."Regarding the Ballon d'Or voting, the thing that left me a bit surprised is the position of Jude Bellingham, who was eleventh. No further comments," Mo…

…significant contribution, alongside the Jonathan administration, to the 2014 National Conference. Once again, Adebanjo intervened and persuaded Fasoranti to continue. Meanwhile, Fasoranti was increasingly inclined to retire. Some members of his inner circle in Akure, Ondo State, were reportedly spreading claims that he…

…dependent on professionals from other locations.Speaking at the 66th Annual Scientific Conference and 67th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy in Kano, Labaran said the government planned to sponsor specialised training to address the gap. He described the missing role as a "speech physiother…

…disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday during a presentation at the OTL Africa Downstream conference, where he highlighted the changing dynamics of Nigeria’s petroleum products market amid rising local refining capacity and declining fuel demand. In his presentation, titled ‘African Energy Outlook’, Maher-Bonnett said fo…

…us, the clouds looked solid enough to walk on. I told myself there were a dozen hotels a conference could book. I told myself that men who cheated were common, that rings got scratched, and that coincidences existed.>I told myself a lot of things in the space of 30 seconds."Can I show you something?" Patrick said quiet…

…third and received N50,000. The winners were announced at the 2026 international conference of SETPOM, held on Tuesday at the University of Lagos. The competition formed part of the society’s efforts to encourage young people to engage with environmental issues and promote sustainability through education. Other studen…

…announced the ambitious target on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the National Pension Conference and Awards in Abuja, held as part of National Pension Week 2026.PenCom sets fresh targets for pension managers after recapitalisation. >She said the initiative would expand pension coverage, particularly among millions of N…

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria held an emergency press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to react to a federal government panel reportThe panel investigated the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners held at an NSCDC detention facility in Minna, Niger StateNCSCN called for the dismissal…

…governor announced this during a fireside chat on the second day of the Ibom Ignite 2026 Conference at Ibom Hall, Uyo, on Wednesday. He said the new rates would take effect if he won the February 2027 governorship election and was sworn in for another term on May 29, 2027. Eno said the increase was intended to help stu…

…expanding market. Oviosu spoke on Wednesday at Moonshot 2026 by Tech Cabal, a technology conference holding at the National Theatre in Lagos, where he discussed the growing fintech ecosystem and Paga’s role in providing infrastructure for other businesses. Responding to concerns about the increasing number of fintech c…

…Manager of NEPZA, Mr Steven Makanjuola, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a press conference at the Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone, OGFTZ, in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.Recall that the Ogun State Government had recently shut down a steel company in Sagamu following the death of a worker…

…the organisation and damage its reputation. He cited JIBWIS’s recent international conference in Abuja, which brought together Christian leaders, Muslim scholars from different Islamic schools of thought and other participants to promote interfaith dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence. The chairman s…

…finale and innovation showcase scheduled for December 16 in Lagos. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the founder of Rise Networks, Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, said the initiative was designed to promote responsible AI innovation that protects electoral integrity and citizens’ rights. “Our ambition is not to intr…

…at the opening and induction ceremony of the 50th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, marking the college’s golden jubilee. “We will work hard to stem the trend of Japa so that we have the people coming back to serve in our region,” Tinubu said, referring to the m…

…marriage," Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said at a press conference. He named the three as Hazza Zaidan Mohammed, Meshal Zaidan Mohammed and Ahmad Sami Hussein. On Friday, three gunmen opened fire at a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hamoud in Karak, about ‌‌120km (7…

…Abdullahi Ardo, who spoke on behalf of the coalition during an international press conference in Abuja on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to investigate the alleged killings of pastoralists in Plateau, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and other states, provide relief materials to displaced victims and ensure their pr…