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An evening recap highlights that 20 abducted corps members have regained their freedom after being held for seven days. Additionally, a lecturer from Edo University has died following an encounter with a sex worker. The recap also includes other top stories from the day. The article provides a summary of ...
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested a 27-year-old woman, Precious Yohanna, for allegedly killing her newborn baby in the Jabi area of Abuja. The arrest was made in connection with the death of the infant. Further details about the circumstances or charges were not provided.
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 20 prospective NYSC corps members who were abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha expressway in Imo State on October 1, 2026. According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the victims were rescued on October 7, 2026, at Amakohia ...
Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako was one of 25 people killed in Tuesday's Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft, with registration number NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed into swamps in Ilaje Local Government Area. According to the ...
Canada will not allow medically assisted suicide for people whose only condition is mental illness, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Wednesday. Canada legalized assisted dying for those at the end of life in 2016 and extended it to those with serious and incurable illnesses in 2021. The expansion to include ...
The United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the country through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. Under the proposed rule, schools would be required to pay the fee for each international student's initial OPT application, with a $30,000 ...
The partner of Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, one of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel killed in a crash in Ondo State, has expressed grief over the officer's death. The mourning partner's message reflects the personal loss suffered in the tragic incident. The crash claimed the lives of multiple military ...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for Friday in an appeal filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The appeal challenges a May 5 judgment by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, which awarded N101 million in damages ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning to Nigerians following Kenya's confirmation of its first imported Ebola case. The agency advised the public to maintain good hand hygiene and avoid contact with the body fluids of sick or deceased individuals. The warning is part ...
The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. The proposal aims to impose a significant financial requirement on foreign students who wish to gain work experience after graduation. If implemented, the fee could ...
The Oyo State Police Command has paraded suspects arrested in connection with three separate criminal cases, including the murder of a family of six in Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area. The suspects allegedly attacked the family over a damaged mobile phone. In another case, a 44-year-old woman, Mrs. Wahab ...
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expressed concern that Nigeria has been in a state of war for over a decade due to insecurity. TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo stated that kidnapping remains a booming business for criminal elements and that insecurity has undermined efforts to attract foreign ...
The Nigerian Army has taken over the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State as a training ground. Major-General Auwalu Mahmuda, General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ibadan. The decision followed the abduction and rescue of victims in Oriire Local Government Area. The move aims to ...
The 20 corps members who were abducted on their way to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Abia and Akwa Ibom States have regained freedom. They were attacked near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State on October 1 while traveling from Ibadan, Oyo State ...
The Federal Government has dismissed rumours that the First Niger Bridge demarcation was demolished. It clarified that openings were created for emergency access. The government described the reports as false. The clarification was issued to correct the misinformation circulating about the bridge.
Prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were abducted in Imo State have been freed after one week in captivity. Gunmen had seized the graduates at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday along the Owerri-Onitsha Road by Umunoha. Their release was confirmed a week after the incident. No further details were ...
Parents of the 20 abducted prospective NYSC members have expressed relief and joy following confirmation of their release. The prospective corps members were abducted while traveling to orientation camps in Imo State. However, the parents' joy is mixed with anxiety as they have not yet established direct contact with their ...
Following the tragic NAF aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and the Chief of Air Staff have agreed to deepen safety collaboration. The agreement aims to enhance aviation safety. The crash prompted the need for improved cooperation.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has announced that the Federal Government will soon issue a formal reconciliation declaration regarding the 1967 Asaba Massacre. The governor made this known during a recent event, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing historical grievances. The Asaba Massacre occurred during the Nigerian Civil War and ...
Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted on October 1st have been released after seven days in captivity. The victims were kidnapped while traveling to their orientation camps in Imo State. Their release was confirmed, bringing relief to their families. The circumstances of their ...
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is planning to construct over 2,200 new schools across Nigeria to reduce the number of out-of-school children. The initiative is being developed under the Public-Private Engagement Partnership (PPEP) framework, in collaboration with development agencies such as UNICEF and the organised private sector. Dr Aisha ...
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has installed His Royal Highness Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklat II as the new Long Pan of Pan Chiefdom, restoring the traditional stool to First-Class status. The installation and presentation of the Staff of Office took place on Wednesday at Ba'ap Mini Stadium in Qua'an-Pan Local ...
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the death of an Ambrose Alli University (AAU) lecturer. Those arrested include a hotel manager, the hotel owner, and a 21-year-old woman. The lecturer died after an encounter with a sex worker. The police have commenced questioning the ...
A teenage boy has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the Onipanu Bus Rapid Transit corridor inward Fadeyi in Lagos State on Wednesday. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, disclosed this in a statement. The victim sustained head and leg ...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that only the pilot of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, could explain how he manoeuvred the aircraft away from the community before the crash. The governor visited the crash site and stated that search and ...
At the 59th anniversary memorial of the Asaba Massacre in Delta State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo appealed for forgiveness and reconciliation. However, the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Epiphany Azinge, insisted that there can be no closure until a sitting President publicly apologises for the 1967 killings. The Convener of ...
The Federal Ministry of Works has denied reports that demarcations installed on the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha are being removed after public criticism. Engr. Timothy Emenike, the Federal Controller of Works for the Anambra State Field Headquarters, said openings were created in the demarcations to allow vehicles make emergency ...
The Nigeria Labour Congress, FCT Council, has directed its members in the public and private sectors to commence an indefinite strike, shutting down schools, hospitals and government offices. The directive took effect on October 7, 2026, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCT Administration on September ...
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were abducted in Imo State have reportedly regained their freedom. The corps members were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, when they were kidnapped along the Owerri-Onitsha Road. Their release came days after the abduction. Further details of the release were not immediately ...
Seventy-two hours after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, the main wreckage has not been recovered despite the use of amphibious excavators. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos when it crashed into a swampy area near ...
The Katsina State Police Command has repelled separate bandit attacks in Kankia and Musawa Local Government Areas. During the operations, three victims were rescued and one suspected bandit was neutralised. The police action prevented further harm and restored calm in the affected communities.
Twenty National Youth Service Corps members and one other person who were abducted in Imo State have regained their freedom. The victims were kidnapped on October 1 when gunmen attacked two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Road around Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area. Their release was confirmed, though details of ...
An Upper Area Court No. 7 sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State, has struck out a criminal case instituted against a businessman. The court made the decision on Wednesday. No further details were provided.
A promotion exam in Abuja took an unexpected turn when a man was caught allegedly writing the test in place of his father. The incident occurred during the FCT promotion exam.
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones across Ukraine on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people, including children. The attacks damaged residential, industrial, and energy infrastructure. It was one of the heaviest attacks in recent weeks.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has informed the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, by telephone of the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted while traveling to their orientation camps in Imo State. The confirmation was conveyed during a telephone conversation between the governor ...
A 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, has been arrested in Abuja for allegedly writing a promotion examination on behalf of his father, a 59-year-old employee of the FCT Fire Service. Musa was caught on Wednesday, October 7. The incident highlights issues of examination malpractice in the civil service.
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and one civilian who were abducted in Imo State have been rescued in an intelligence-led operation. The operation involved the military, Department of State Services (DSS), police, and other security agencies. The victims were abducted while traveling through the state. They are ...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has visited the site of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda. He ordered the continuation of search operations at the crash site. The visit underscores the state government's commitment to supporting the rescue and recovery efforts.
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand its medically assisted dying programme (MAID) to individuals whose sole medical condition is mental illness. The decision halts a proposed expansion that would have allowed people suffering only from mental illness to seek assisted death. The suspension was announced without a specified timeline ...
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, has arraigned a couple, Mr. Obinyan Emmanuel Osenonome and his wife, along with others, over an alleged N710 million fraud. The case was brought before a court in Lagos. The defendants are facing charges related to the alleged fraud.
Two men, Buhari Sule and Mukhtari Ali Hilami, have been sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery by Gombe State High Court No. 5. The court found them guilty of armed robbery charges. The sentence was handed down after trial.
Twenty kidnapped corps members and one civilian have regained their freedom following a joint military, Department of State Services (DSS), and police intelligence-led operation. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at a DSS facility. The operation was conducted by a combined team of security agencies. Further details are expected ...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke have agreed to deepen collaboration between civil and military aviation authorities. The agreement came during Keyamo's condolence visit to Aneke following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft incident at Igbokoda, Ondo State. Both ...
The Osun State Police Command and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) have initiated efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal arms in the state. A statement emphasized that recovering illicit arms requires sustained collaboration among security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, relevant ...
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized their discoveries in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work has significantly advanced the field of chemical synthesis, enabling the production of chiral molecules with ...
Following the Igbokoda crash, Nigeria is taking steps to align military and civil aviation standards. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has narrowed the strict dichotomy between the two sectors. This move aims to enhance safety and regulatory coherence across all aviation operations in the country.
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has commended the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, for his compliance with security directives. The police commissioner praised the Emir's cooperation with security measures. The commendation was made in Kano State.
Two suspected armed robbers were killed and another was arrested by police in Lagos State early Monday. The police neutralized the two suspects during an operation. The arrested gang member is in custody as investigations continue.
The Nigerian Army has approved four additional formations in Oyo State to strengthen security operations. The new formations are part of efforts to enhance security in the state. The approval was announced by the Oyo State government.
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has alleged that a man was defrauded of ₦96 million by a senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Customs headquarters in Abuja. VDM made the allegation while revealing the incident. The claim has not been independently verified.
A Gombe State High Court has sentenced two men, Buhari Sule and Muktari Ali Hilami, to death by hanging. They were convicted of armed robbery and the murder of Murtala Rabi'u. The court found them guilty of the crimes. The sentence was delivered after legal proceedings.
A retired Permanent Secretary in the Osun State Civil Service, Mr Olusola Bolaji, has criticised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its silence over the abduction of 20 prospective corps members from Oyo State. The prospective corps members were reportedly travelling from Ibadan to their NYSC orientation camps in ...
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were kidnapped while travelling from Oyo State to orientation camps in Abia State have regained their freedom. They were released seven days after they were abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State. The graduates had been travelling from Ibadan to ...
The Federal Government has disclosed that over 3.6 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) are living in camps and host communities across Nigeria. The figure, given as 3,679,757, highlights the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the country. The government is working to address the needs of these displaced persons.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 80 suspects and recovered firearms and six vehicles. The arrests were made in connection with various criminal activities. One incident occurred on October 4, when hoodlums allegedly blocked a victim's vehicle, assaulted him and his wife, dispossessed them of N300,000, and vandalised their ...
A former CIA officer has admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme worth $200 million, which allegedly involved fake government deals and secret information. Police discovered gold bars and cash at his home during an investigation. The former officer pleaded guilty to the fraud. The case highlights the abuse of trusted ...
A man in Jigawa State has been arrested in connection with a fire that severely injured his elder brother. The incident occurred following a family dispute. The victim was badly injured in the petrol fire, and the suspect is in custody as investigations continue.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has foreclosed the evidence of the second defence witness (DW2) in the alleged cocaine deal case involving Kyari. The decision was made due to the witness's persistent absence. The court proceeded after the witness failed to appear for the third time.
A 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, was arrested for impersonating his father, Musa Mohammed, during a promotion examination for FCT Administration staff. The incident was captured in a video. Authorities have not released further details about the arrest or the examination.
The FCT Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Precious Yohanna, for allegedly killing her newborn baby with a razor blade in Jabi, Abuja. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The suspect is in custody as investigations continue.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed that search efforts continue for victims and wreckage of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in the state. The governor gave the order on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for a thorough operation. The crash has prompted a coordinated response from state and ...
A witness, Dr Ali Mohammed, testified before the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele was not a signatory to the withdrawal of N124.86 billion from the consolidated revenue account. Dr Mohammed, a director of Home Finance at the Federal Ministry of ...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced an indefinite shutdown in Abuja. The action is in response to a dispute with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the promotion of teachers. The NLC's move has paralyzed activities in the capital.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned two men before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe on a 10-count charge bordering on money laundering, stealing, and retention of stolen property. The charges relate to an alleged fraud involving £110,000 and N500 million. The defendants were re-arraigned, though further details of the ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended condolences to the family of Obioha, a former lawmaker, businessman, and prominent figure. Tinubu noted that Obioha answered the call to duty during Nigeria's most difficult moments. The president's message honors Obioha's contributions to the nation.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Precious Yohanna, in connection with the death of her newborn baby in the Jabi area of Abuja. According to the command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the infant was found abandoned in a bush on October 4, 2026, with injuries ...
A psychiatrist, Dr Abayomi Olajide, has urged the government to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse. He warned that substance abuse is worsening Nigeria's mental health situation. The call highlights the need for urgent action to address the issue.
Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle lost her husband in a Nigerian Air Force plane crash, 20 years after her father died in a similar NAF air crash. Her father, Wing Commander E.O. Adekunle, was among 13 military officers killed when a NAF Dornier 228 aircraft crashed in Vandeikya, Benue State, on ...
The African Democratic Congress has called for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. The party questioned why civilians, including children, were aboard a military aircraft that was reportedly on a mission. The ADC's demand for an investigation comes amid concerns over the circumstances ...
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged the Federal Government to take all necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Tambuwal made the call in a statement posted on his X platform on Wednesday while reacting to the ...
The 10th prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele has testified that the Finance Ministry did not query the CBN's withdrawal of N124.86 billion. The witness, called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made this statement during the trial. The ...
Former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has called for a thorough and credible investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash near Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed 25 lives. In a statement on his X platform, Obiano commiserated with the families of the victims and said they deserve answers. He ...
An opinion piece by Austin Aigbe examines the case of Anthony Kila and the issue of fake academic titles in Nigerian universities. The article outlines the rigorous process required to become a professor in Nigeria, which typically takes 10 to 15 years and involves publishing, external assessment, and defending one's ...
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed a right-of-occupancy case involving an Abuja property measuring 2.8 hectares. The court faulted Triples G. Investment Limited's legal team for attempting to 'tie the hands of the trial court' by filing a 'frivolous appeal'. The appeal was rejected, and the case ...
Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condoled with the family of Mallam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, over his death. In a condolence message posted on his X platform on Wednesday, Obi described Baba-Ahmed as a lawyer ...
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to direct the immediate reinstatement of a rape case involving a four-year-old girl. The organisation described its discontinuance as a miscarriage of justice and a setback for the protection of survivors of sexual violence. Addressing journalists in Jos, Amnesty ...
The Federal Government has evacuated 1,926 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The latest evacuation brings the number of returnees to 1,926, up from the 1,516 Nigerians earlier repatriated under the government's voluntary evacuation programme. The evacuation is part of efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Nigerians ...
A 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, has been arrested for allegedly writing a promotion examination on behalf of his father. The incident occurred during the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) promotion examination. Both father and son were taken into custody over the impersonation. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb examination ...