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A 16-year-old girl in Delta State has narrated how she was allegedly lured to a hotel in the Ughelli area by a friend and sexually assaulted by two teenage boys. She alleged that the boys mocked her for menstruating during the assault. The victim recounted her ordeal during an interview ...
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed support for a N2 billion endowment fund established by the Knights of St. Mulumba. The fund is intended to provide assistance to vulnerable Nigerians. Hamzat's backing was announced in a statement, highlighting the church's initiative to support those in need.
A mother whose two sons were killed a year ago in an alleged security operation in Osun State has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Inspector General of Police to release their bodies. She made the demand exactly one year after the incident. The circumstances surrounding the killings remain ...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers. The declaration is to commemorate World Teachers' Day. The governor's action is aimed at honoring teachers in the state.
Truck drivers in Ogun State have called on the government to intervene in a leadership crisis within their association. The drivers rejected Moruf Bello and affirmed Isiaka Bamidele as their chairman. The crisis has led to a division within the group.
One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured in a communal land dispute between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities in Anambra State. The clash is the latest in a series of land conflicts in the area.
Four university unions have declared an immediate, indefinite strike across Lagos State-owned universities. The strike is over the non-implementation of salary agreements. The action is expected to lead to a shutdown of the affected institutions.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has appointed a receiver to take possession and control of a disputed property on Victoria Island. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa made the interim order in a suit filed by Dr (Mrs) Maryam Sani Abacha against Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited. The court restrained the company ...
The Ekiti State Government has inaugurated 15 CNG-powered buses donated by the Federal Government. The buses are intended to reduce transport fares by 50% for residents. The initiative is part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal.
The Kwara State Police Command has launched new hospitals in Offa and Omu-Aran. The facilities are meant to provide quality healthcare for police personnel and host communities. The move is part of efforts to improve welfare and community relations.
A Federal High Court has ordered the interim freezing of assets linked to businessman KC Luxury. The assets include a Cybertruck, a hotel, and millions in cash. The order is over alleged drug trafficking.
A hairstylist, Elizabeth Arowojolu, recounted her terrifying ordeal after being abducted with 15 others by gunmen on the Benin-Ore Expressway. She described how she managed to escape from the abduction. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges on Nigerian highways.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The police are searching for three other individuals who are still missing following the attack. The incident underscores continued security threats in the region.
A multiple-vehicle crash at Hawan Kibo in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State resulted in at least 20 confirmed deaths and scores of injuries on Friday evening. The accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. when a truck reportedly lost control while descending the steep bend, crashing into other vehicles. Eyewitnesses ...
The Moro Bridge, a colonial-era structure linking Kwara and Oyo states, has collapsed, cutting off a major federal highway. The collapse has left commuters and transporters stranded, causing significant hardship. The incident highlights the deteriorating state of critical infrastructure in the country.
A Nigerian correctional officer, Michael Ademoye, has been arrested in Texas for allegedly smuggling drug-treated paper, known as K2, into the Wynn Unit prison. The arrest was made by authorities in the United States. The case highlights issues of drug trafficking within correctional facilities.
Abductors have demanded a N950 million ransom for the release of 19 graduates who were kidnapped in Imo State while traveling for their NYSC orientation. The abduction has thrown the victims' families into panic. The incident raises concerns about security in the region.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a group of fishermen, including a Ghanaian national, who were abducted by suspected sea pirates. The rescue followed a gun duel between police operatives and the pirates around the maritime boundary between Akwa Ibom and Rivers states. The operation was successful in ...
The Rivers State government has begun disbursing N200,000 cash relief directly to the bank accounts of families affected by flooding. The initiative aims to provide immediate financial assistance to flood victims. The disbursement is part of the state's relief efforts.
The Ekiti State government has announced plans to construct up to 1,500 kilometers of rural roads during Governor Biodun Oyebanji's second term. The project is aimed at boosting the state's economy. The announcement was made as part of the government's infrastructure development agenda.
Two Nigerians who previously served in the United States Air Force have been sentenced to a combined 15 years in prison. They were convicted for their involvement in an international cyber fraud scheme. The sentencing was handed down by a US court.
A Nigerian man, Abdul Rasheed, was arrested in Georgia, United States, after calling 911 and pretending to be ill. He allegedly did so to avoid paying a $63 bill at a Red Lobster restaurant. The incident led to his arrest.
The traditional ruler of Orile-Owu in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Daud Akinfalabi Lagbedu, has appealed to the Osun State and federal governments. He requested that they tar the roads from Apomu to Orile-Owu, linking Araromi Owu to Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State. The appeal was made ...
The CEO of DICON-D7G has stated that the organisation will continue to support domestic capacity to secure Nigeria. The CEO, Osman, urged Nigerians to look beyond ethnic, religious, political and other differences and strengthen shared values. The statement emphasises the importance of national unity and local capacity in security efforts.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered relief items to the Rivers State Government for distribution to victims of recent flooding in Port Harcourt. The items are intended to provide succour to those affected by the floods. The distribution will be handled by the state government.
The Cross River State Government has shut down 10 unapproved schools in Calabar-South and Odukpani as part of an enforcement exercise to sanitise the education sector. The closure is aimed at ensuring that schools meet regulatory standards. The government said the move was necessary to protect students and maintain quality ...
A fresh communal clash between Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities in Anambra East Local Government Area has left one person feared dead and several others injured. Several buildings, including a microfinance bank in Aguleri, were reportedly set ablaze during the violence. The incident is believed to be linked to ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 1,370 convictions from 1,889 cases filed in court during the first half of 2026. Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed this at the commissioning of the EFCC Awka Zonal Directorate Complex. The commission also recovered ₦1,233,612,040,411.11, $684,478,457.32, £373,905.78, and €9,343,803.66 during the period ...
Russia is set to control its bear population following attacks that resulted in 22 deaths. Experts have linked the increase in encounters between bears and humans to certain factors. The move aims to address the rising incidents of bear attacks.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has raised alarm over alleged ransom demands of up to ₦50 million for abducted prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The students were abducted while travelling from Ibadan to their orientation camps. NANS also called on the Federal Government ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University chapter, has rejected the constitution of a fresh committee by the Taraba State Government to review staff remuneration and workforce in tertiary institutions. The union described the move as unnecessary and capable of further delaying the implementation of an agreed ...
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has said his administration is working with the management of the state university to resolve the dispute over the payment of pensions and gratuities owed some retired workers of the institution. Nwifuru spoke while responding to an appeal by more than 200 retirees who sought ...
Governor Lawal of Zamfara State commissioned infrastructure projects as part of the state's 30th anniversary celebrations. The event was attended by the pioneer Military Administrator, Colonel Jibril Bala Yakubu (rtd), former governors Ahmed Sani Yarima and Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, and other dignitaries. During the event, Governor Lawal declared his rescue ...
Two suspected members of a cult group were reportedly killed during a suspected cult clash in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Friday evening. The incident occurred at a lounge around Owoeba, in the Owode-Ilesa Garage area of the city, causing panic among residents and forcing some business owners to shut ...
Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command have foiled an attempted attack by suspected bandits on Tsabre Village in Isa Local Government Area of the state, recovering two rocket launchers and two empty AK-47 magazines. The incident occurred at about 1am on Friday, October 2, 2026, when the armed men ...
A Nigerian governor has pardoned 13 convicts in commemoration of Independence Day. The governor of Enugu State exercised his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The decision was made in consultation with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered relief materials to victims of the recent flood in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, activated a technical team led by the Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, to strengthen ongoing response efforts. The ...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) marked its 50th anniversary with a warning to politicians against weaponising religion, ethnicity, and regional sentiments. CAN stated that political parties and candidates must resist the temptation to exploit these divisions, as Nigerians have witnessed enough bloodshed and division during election periods.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) received 49,673 petitions, investigated 39,615 cases, and secured 10,872 convictions between October 2023 and July 2026. The commission's activities over the 34-month period were disclosed by its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The figures indicate a conviction-to-filing ratio of 75.1 per cent.
Counsel to the Department of State Services, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, described as absurd and unprecedented the alleged U-turn by Omoyele Sowore over the appearance of a witness subpoenaed to testify in his defence. Sowore is defending allegations of cyberbullying arising from posts published on X and Facebook in August 2025 ...
A court has ordered the remand of a man accused of impersonating the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The defendant is to be held at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja while the court considers his bail application. The remand order was issued pending a ruling ...
The Kano State government has issued a security warning following a royal procession involving Aminu Ado Bayero, during which public property was allegedly destroyed. The destroyed items included political banners bearing the names of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The warning comes amid tightened enforcement of ...
Turkish rescuers recovered the bodies of three miners trapped in a mine collapse in western Turkey on Friday, bringing the death toll to five, local authorities said. In a separate incident, another miner died on Friday when an unlicensed mine collapsed in Kilimli, a town on Turkey's northwestern Black Sea ...
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refining site and destroyed its equipment at Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation was carried out by the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Bonny, as part of efforts to disrupt illegal refining activities and ...
Troops conducting operations across the country have neutralised 26 terrorists, rescued 22 kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators in the past week, the Defence Headquarters has said. The military also said several terrorists and their family members surrendered to troops during operations across different geopolitical zones. Director, Defence ...
A fire outbreak at the Kugbo Furniture Market in Abuja on Friday destroyed or affected 21 shops and a vehicle, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. The incident occurred at about 11:15am, prompting NEMA’s Abuja Operations Office (AOO) Emergency Response and Ambulance Bay (ERAB) to activate relevant emergency ...
A suspected cult clash in Osogbo, Osun State, has left two people dead and four others injured, according to police confirmation. The incident occurred in Osogbo, the state capital. The police have confirmed the casualties. Further details about the clash were not immediately available.
No fewer than 20 persons were killed and many others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash at Hawan Kibo in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday evening. The accident occurred around 5pm and involved a truck and other vehicles. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps ...
An evening recap of top stories includes a report on how a suspect killed his girlfriend over an HIV dispute. It also covers D'Banj donating campaign vehicles to a politician in Osun State. The recap provides a summary of these and other major news items.
The Oyo State Government has condemned the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin in Imo State. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, the government assured the families of the abducted corps members of swift action. The government ...
Kevin Rees of Sidcup was convicted of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious damage to property after walking up to a ULEZ camera with a bomb. The court determined that the offence had a terrorism connection, resulting in a 15-year sentence. The incident shocked London.
The Court of Appeal has affirmed the nullification of certain provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) that granted the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) powers over religious bodies and other associations. The court held that sections 839, 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, 847, and 848 of CAMA infringed ...
A fire outbreak at the Kugbo Furniture Market in Abuja has destroyed 21 shops and a vehicle. The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed the incident and reported that there were no casualties. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the construction of road projects to link 13 communities across Kalgo and Bunza Local Government Areas. The projects aim to improve connectivity and access in the region. The approval was announced as part of the state's infrastructure development efforts.
A UN expert, Elisa Morgera, Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change, stated that Mozambique needs an integrated human rights vision for climate resilience and international cooperation to avoid fossil fuel lock-in. At the end of an official visit, Morgera identified opportunities and risks for human rights at the ...
At least 20 people have died in a fatal motor accident at Hawan Kibo in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Federal Road Safety Corps attributed the crash to brake failure. The accident occurred in Riyom LGA. The FRSC confirmed the death toll.
A road crash in Plateau State has resulted in the deaths of 20 people after a truck experienced brake failure. The Federal Road Safety Corps reported that the truck collided with a Hummer bus carrying passengers. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping 18 passengers inside.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved Monday as a work-free day for teachers to mark World Teachers' Day. The holiday coincides with the 5 October 2026 date of World Teachers' Day. The governor extended his best wishes to teachers across the state for their contributions to human development. The ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Nigeria is transitioning from economic reforms to prosperity. He made this declaration on Friday during the National Civil Society Organisations Summit 2026 in Abuja, themed 'Nigeria First and National Development'. At the summit, Tinubu also unveiled new measures to enhance collaboration between the ...
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 15 farmers and loggers in Borno State. The victims were accused of spying for the military. Unspecified numbers of people remain unaccounted for following the attack.
Emmanuel Olugbaike Finnih, a Nigerian-born former lecturer, has been sentenced to 78 months in a US prison. He was convicted for his role in a $1.3 million student financial aid fraud scheme. The court handed down the sentence in the United States.
No fewer than 20 persons are feared dead and many others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash at Hwan Kibo, in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The accident occurred on Friday evening at about 5pm and involved a truck and other vehicles. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road ...
Boko Haram insurgents killed no fewer than 15 farmers and loggers in Borno State. The victims were accused of spying for the military. Unspecified numbers of people are still unaccounted for after the attack.
A man known as Small Rugged was reportedly hacked to death in Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday. The attack occurred in broad daylight around the Italolokan area. This incident comes two weeks after the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, also known as Emir Ajagungbade, in Ile-Ife. The killing has caused panic ...
A 35-year-old woman in Houston, Texas, shot and killed her four-year-old daughter before taking her own life, according to a report by the New York Post. The woman, identified as Cibelle Savella, carried out the act hours after a family court judge awarded primary custody of the child, Vivian, to ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened new zonal operational offices in Anambra and Imo states. The anti-corruption agency said the expansion is part of efforts to strengthen its operations in the South-East region. The new offices are expected to enhance the commission's fight against corruption.
Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked villagers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday, killing at least 18 people. The victims were in the bush collecting firewood when the attack occurred. Some villagers are still missing. Marte is one of the areas most affected by the 17-year insurgency ...
An Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot on a flight from the UAE to Israel has spoken publicly for the first time, stating he could not let all those people die. Despite suffering injuries, he managed to open the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to subdue the ...
The European Union is providing €150,000 in humanitarian aid to Lesotho in response to forecasts of below-normal rainfall from October to December 2026. The funding aims to help vulnerable families prepare for potential drought impacts linked to a strong El Niño event expected to peak between late 2026 and early ...
French high school students protested on Friday, lighting fires and throwing projectiles at police, who responded with tear gas. The protests, which began in the Paris region in September and have spread nationwide, have disrupted over 730 schools. In La Ciotat, southern France, a teacher was sprayed with petrol and ...
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need to check corruption by government officials to ensure that public wealth serves all Nigerians. He made this statement on Friday, highlighting the importance of accountability in governance. Tinubu's remarks underscore his administration's focus on transparency and equitable distribution of national resources.
A Pentagon watchdog report warns that US Navy special warfare boat crews may be returning to duty with undiagnosed brain injuries. The report cites gaps in reporting, screening, and follow-up evaluations that could allow service members with traumatic brain injuries to continue serving. Crew members often do not report symptoms ...
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State have partially complied with the directives of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council by commencing a three-day warning strike. The strike is part of efforts to press home their demands. Compliance was partial as some workers continued with their ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has condemned the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State. The students' body described the incident as unfortunate and called for the release of the victims. The abduction has raised concerns about the safety of corps ...
A court has appointed an interim receiver to manage a disputed Lagos property linked to Maryam Abacha. The order was issued by a judge in a suit instituted by Mrs. Abacha. The receiver will temporarily manage the property pending the outcome of the legal dispute.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has responded to a fire outbreak at the Kugbo Furniture Market in Abuja. The fire razed a vehicle and 21 shops. NEMA's swift response helped contain the situation. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi has been appointed as the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association in its 159-year history. He is also the youngest physician to serve as the national voice of Canada's doctors since the 1800s and the first graduate of Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine to become ...
The Federal Government has called on young Nigerians to develop practical solutions to the challenges facing the country. Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande made the call on Friday while declaring the National Youth Confab 2026 open at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Auditorium in Abuja. The event was announced ...
Kidnappers have released 18 victims who were abducted last Friday in Benue State after about a week in captivity. The release followed the payment of N8 million ransom and foodstuffs. The victims were freed after the ransom was delivered. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar. Dangut is a former Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO) of WAEC. The appointment was announced by the council. He takes over the leadership of the examination body.