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The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, in which 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines. Two planes struck the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City, one hit the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed in a field in ...
The Cross River State Police Command arrested 41-year-old Bassey Ekpo for allegedly setting fire to a neighbor's house at 8 Miles, Calabar. Ekpo claimed he was instructed by his mother to commit the act. The incident was reported by Tribune Online.
The Ebonyi State Police Command on Saturday said it rescued an abducted Methodist Church cleric, Reverend Ede Sunday. The cleric was abducted under circumstances not immediately clear, but police confirmed his rescue. No further details were provided on the operation or any arrests.
The Nigerian Navy has expanded its civil-military projects in Gombe State. As part of the expansion, the Navy commissioned a new National Youth Service Corps lodge and an upgraded dispensary in Malam Sidi. The projects form part of the Navy's grassroots civil-military cooperation efforts in the state.
Police in Cross River State have arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, over an alleged arson incident. Ekpo is accused of setting a house ablaze in Calabar. According to the report, the act was allegedly carried out at the behest of his mother.
The Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into an officer, Captain Etim Essien, regarding allegations of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in Jos, Plateau State. The army has begun probing the matter, which involves serious accusations. The investigation aims to ascertain the facts and ensure justice is served.
Recurring outbreaks of Lassa fever and diphtheria are causing deaths across Nigeria. Hundreds of fatalities have been recorded in states including Plateau, Kano, and Ondo. The article highlights the ongoing public health challenge posed by these diseases.
The Auditor-General for the Federation has uncovered N124.12bn in contract and procurement irregularities across several federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). A new report reveals these financial infractions, which are said to violate procurement laws. The findings are expected to prompt further scrutiny and possible sanctions.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) boss, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has stated that abusive childhoods and toxic homes fuel violent behaviour in most adults. She noted that this hinders the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). The agency is calling for more attention to be paid to the root ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned about the dangers of fake and substandard products in Nigeria, including medicines and food. These products cause treatment failures, drug resistance, and preventable deaths. NAFDAC is urging the public to be vigilant and report suspicious products.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State of an alleged plot by terrorists to attack worship centres, markets, and schools. The alert has raised concerns about security in the state. Security agencies are reportedly on high alert to prevent any attacks.
The 2024 Auditor-General's report has identified over N1.34 trillion in audit lapses. This includes N33.7 billion in unverified cash transfers to vulnerable individuals. The report highlights significant financial irregularities in government spending.
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, the Norwegian Royal House announced on Friday, September 11. Her death occurred just two days after she attended the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald V, in Oslo on September 9. King Harald died on August 28 at ...
Police in Ebonyi State have rescued an abducted cleric. In separate operations in the state, the police also recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone.
Police intervened to rescue a theatre assistant from a mob after he allegedly performed an unauthorized surgery. During preliminary questioning, the suspect claimed he was a theatre assistant who carried out the procedure in the absence of his principal. The incident occurred in an unspecified location, and the suspect is ...
Houthi fighters in Yemen announced they launched drone and missile attacks on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. The attack targeted weapons depots and command and control centres at the Sharurah base, according to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree. The date of the operation was not specified. Meanwhile, Saudi ...
About 1,400 people have fled Yemen for Djibouti due to fighting between government forces and Iran-allied Houthis, according to Djibouti’s minister of economy and finance. Houthi fighters control a large part of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and Hodeida, and have advanced along the coast in recent days, seizing ...
The United States has approved an additional $1 million to support victims of recent floods in Nepal. This new funding comes on top of more than $4 million already committed by the United States for humanitarian, health, and related assistance following the floods. The additional support is intended to bolster ...
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a theatre assistant for allegedly performing an unauthorized hernia surgery on a 60-year-old man at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area. The patient developed complications after the procedure on September 8 and was discharged the same day. On September ...
The Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NNGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. In a condolence message issued on behalf of his counterparts, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe ...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The arrest and recovery were part of ongoing operations to combat kidnapping in the region.
The Ondo State Government has banned the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances following the deaths of 30 people and hospitalization of 50 others after consuming a local herbal alcoholic mixture called 'monkey tail' in Odigbo Council Area. Commissioner for Information and Orientation Hon. Idowu Ajanaku ...
The Cross River Police Command has arrested a theatre assistant over an alleged unauthorized surgery. The arrest was made as part of an investigation into the incident. Further details are expected as the case develops.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde described the late former Governor of old Gongola State, Bamanga Tukur, as a national icon who gave his all to Nigeria. Makinde made this remark in a statement. Tukur's contributions to the nation were acknowledged. The statement was reported by Punch.
The Female Architects of Nigeria (FAN) has called on the federal government to reserve 30 per cent of housing units under its programmes for women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable Nigerians. The association made the demand during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr ...
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to operate its own Hajj flights for pilgrims from the South-West region. According to the state, the initiative aims to provide efficient airlift services under the name Gateway Air. The decision follows previous experiences that prompted the state to seek greater control over ...
The Ondo State government has ordered an immediate ban on the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances, whether in sachets or bottles. This follows the death of about 30 people in the Odigbo area of the state linked to the consumption of alcohol. The Commissioner for ...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has increased funding for nursing and midwifery education to N811.9 million for the 2025/2026 academic session. This represents a nearly 14-fold increase from N59.4 million in 2023/2024. The figure was disclosed in a statement by NELFUND's Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has raised alarm over devastating gully erosion at Ugo Community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. In a petition to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, copied to security agencies, the town union leadership, and the traditional ruler, the group ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that nations cannot divorce themselves from the global community. He added that countries are part of an interconnected global community whose economic fortunes cannot be completely separated from one another.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the resignation of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia over what it described as his administration's failure to adequately protect lives and property amid persistent attacks and killings in the state. HURIWA's demand followed the latest attack on Ayilamo community ...
The traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin local government area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died. His death occurred 16 days after he regained freedom from abductors. The monarch had been kidnapped and later released. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.
The Osun State Government has defended the extension of the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), responding to criticism from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The government's stance comes amid a crisis over the VC's tenure extension. ASUU had opposed the extension, prompting the government's ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections. Among those listed are incumbent President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, and Peter Obi of the Nigerian Democratic Congress. The ...
Nigeria's ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has demanded justice for Nigerians killed in South Africa. The call follows the deaths of Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo. Fakunle was shot dead at his residence in Johannesburg on September 4, while Nwankwo died the next day in an ...
Hundreds of passengers and motorists have been stranded for days along the Lokoja-Abuja highway following a prolonged gridlock caused by the deplorable condition of the road and a road accident at Bada. The gridlock began on Thursday night and had persisted as of Saturday, leaving travellers and motorists trapped for ...
The family of the late National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has fixed Sunday, September 13, 2026, for his burial in Yola, Adamawa State. Tukur died on Saturday in Abuja at the age of 90, three days before his 91st birthday. He is survived by two ...
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu is not opposed to citizens recording police officers while they perform their duties in public. The Force New Media Officer, Aliyu Giwa, said Disu's concern is with the misuse of such recordings, particularly when encounters between police officers ...
Former PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur has died at the age of 90, prompting tributes from President Bola Tinubu. In other top stories, Aliko Dangote projects N10,000 refinery shares, and 54 countries now offer eVisa.
The Osun State Government has described Osun State University (UNIOSUN) as a leading implementer of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria–ASUU Agreement, adding that this was done even before its implementation by the Federal Government. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the ...
Fifty-four offshore post-graduate scholarship beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme have departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom to resume studies in various universities. They left Abuja and arrived in London on Friday. The students are among 150 beneficiaries who underwent a pre-departure orientation in August. The programme is part of ...
The Presidential Amnesty Programme has deployed 54 Niger Delta beneficiaries to the United Kingdom for postgraduate studies. The deployment is under its offshore scholarship scheme. The beneficiaries will pursue various postgraduate programmes in the UK.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced that Gateway Air is ready to airlift Hajj pilgrims. He said Ogun State would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states.
US President Donald Trump has signalled that the conflict between the United States and Iran could be nearing an end. The development is expected to lead to a fall in oil prices.
The family of the late National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has fixed Sunday for his burial. Tukur's son, Auwal, who is also the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa, announced this in a statement issued in Yola on Saturday. He said his father ...
The family of the late National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has announced that he will be buried on Sunday in Adamawa State. Tukur died on Saturday in Abuja at the age of 90, three days before his 91st birthday. He is survived by two ...
Hundreds of passengers have been stranded along the Lokoja-Abuja highway due to gridlock since Thursday night. The gridlock resulted from a bad road and a motor accident in Bada. Many motorists have been stuck since Thursday, and passengers have been unable to continue their journeys.
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has declared a three-day mourning period following the death of former PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur. The mourning period is in honour of the elder statesman, who passed away recently. Tukur's burial is scheduled for Sunday in Adamawa.
A court has ordered the Akwa Ibom State government to pay compensation for the takeover of a school or risk losing it. The government has a little over a month to comply with the judgement or file an appeal. If it fails to act, the plaintiffs will be entitled to ...
The Vatican has appointed Father Mario Leon Dorado as the successor to Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, the Archbishop of Rabat. Cardinal Lopez Romero is currently under investigation for sexual abuse. The appointment comes amid the ongoing investigation.
King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, who was once the world's youngest monarch, has been buried. His burial took place amid a fierce family battle over who will succeed him. The dispute over the succession remains unresolved.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a new strategy aimed at reducing the state's dependence on dumpsites. The plan involves introducing facilities where waste can be transferred, sorted and recovered for reuse or conversion into other useful products. The initiative is expected to cut the volume of waste ...
Iraq closed three border crossings with Iran on Saturday, officials told AFP, after a drone attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline that both Riyadh and Baghdad said was launched from Iraq. Following the Friday night attack, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed the military commander in Missan province, on the ...
A court in Edo State has remanded a man over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. The police prosecutor told the court that the suspect and another person, who is still at large, allegedly committed the offences on 6 July at Igue Farm Road, near Igarra, within the Auchi Division. The ...
Nigeria's ambassador, Femi Fani-Kayode, has stated that over 30 Nigerians have been killed by South African police since 2022. He declared that Nigeria's patience is running thin. The statement highlights ongoing concerns about xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after being rescued from kidnappers who abducted him in August. The monarch was kidnapped on August 22 when gunmen invaded the community and was rescued five days later during ...
Police have arrested a man in connection with an alleged arson incident. During preliminary questioning, the suspect, Mr. Ekpo, claimed that his 61-year-old mother instigated him to set the house ablaze. The police are investigating the matter further.
Sandra Okpara has recovered N1,640,200 that she mistakenly transferred to an account linked to Pastor Jerry Eze's Streams of Joy International. The refund came on Saturday, a day after a video appeal by Okpara went viral on social media. Okpara had appealed to members of the church and the public ...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. In a statement, Tinubu described Tukur as an urbane and generous man who was deeply rooted in integrity and service. He noted that Tukur was a man of big ideas who believed in Nigeria's potential, and ...
Several thousand people gathered on Saturday in Uganda to pay final respects to King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's youngest reigning monarch. He ascended to the throne at the age of three and reigned over the Tooro Kingdom for ...
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and cattle rustling. The arrests were made in separate operations across the state, during which the police recovered N1.93 million, a Sharon vehicle, two motorcycles, and a cow. A statement made available to journalists ...
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state capital. The arrest was confirmed in a statement on Saturday. Further details about the incident were not immediately provided.
The United Nations (UN) has commended Imo State under the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma for high strides in digital transformation, youth empowerment, economic diversification, and public-sector reforms. The commendation was made by the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, who led a high-powered delegation to Governor Uzodimma at the Executive ...
The Sokoto State Police Command has called for calm and warned residents against reprisal attacks after prominent Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukuwa, survived a stabbing attack shortly after Juma'at prayers on Friday and was subsequently discharged from hospital. The incident occurred at about 1:50pm at Lukuwa Mosque in the Mabera ...
The African Union has celebrated Ethiopia's contribution to the continent as the country marks its New Year. The AU is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, making the nation a central location for the continental organisation's activities and institutions. The celebration highlights Ethiopia's role in hosting and supporting the AU's work.
Former Minister of Aviation and High Commissioner designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, condemned the alleged killings of two Nigerians in Johannesburg. Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle was reportedly killed at his home on September 4 after receiving threats, while James Uchechukwu Nwankwo died on September 5 following what Fani-Kayode described ...
The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died after consuming a local herbal alcoholic mixture known as 'monkey tail' in Odigbo council area. Health Commissioner Dr Banji Ajaka said there were 60 suspected cases linked to two naming ceremonies, with a fatality rate of 48.3 percent. He noted ...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted its Third Quarter Route March Exercise across formations and units nationwide on Saturday. The exercise is part of NAF's commitment to national security and operational excellence. According to a statement by NAF Spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the route march aims to boost combat ...
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has mourned the death of former Governor of old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. In a statement, Mark described Tukur as a prominent figure whose contributions to Nigeria's political, administrative, and economic development spanned decades. He noted that ...
Gunmen have killed three herders and about 50 cows in the Aloghom area of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred a day after another herder was killed in Barkin Ladi LGA. The victims were identified as Garzali Shaibu, 18; Bashiru Yakubu, 14; and Salim Abubakar, 15 ...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has inaugurated a taskforce of senior health experts to reduce maternal mortality. The team will work under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortal Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), a federal programme targeting 172 high-burden Local Government Areas across 33 states. The initiative aims to increase health ...
The Ondo State Government has banned the production and distribution of local alcoholic drinks following a tragedy that has claimed 29 lives. According to the government, there are 60 suspected cases, with 29 deaths, three persons on admission, and 27 others under observation. The ban is a response to the ...
Police in Ebonyi State have rescued an abducted Methodist cleric. The command also recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone in separate operations in the state. Further details about the rescue operation were not immediately provided.
The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a minor by one of its officers, Captain Etim Essien, in Taraba State. The investigation follows an online report linking Captain Essien to the alleged abuse of a 13-year-old victim who is reportedly deaf and non-speaking. The ...
Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has ordered volunteers of the Iru Ekun Security Network in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states to eradicate kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities in communities and agrarian settlements. Igboho gave the directive in Lagos during the inauguration ...
Police in Ogun State have recovered a stolen car from a suspected vehicle theft kingpin. The command's spokesperson, Ojajuni, reaffirmed the Command's commitment to proactive policing and sustained operations aimed at protecting lives and property. The operations are also intended to disrupt vehicle theft, highway crime, and other criminal activities ...
A Paris court has sentenced Ilyas Kherbouch, 21, to nine years in prison and fined him €80,000 for his role in a violent burglary at the home of Manchester City and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Co-defendant Moktar D. received a five-year sentence, with two years suspended, while a third defendant ...
Leaders of the 11-nation BRICS group, including China, Russia, Iran, and India, convened in New Delhi and issued a joint statement calling for calm in the Middle East. Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the Middle East war does not serve the common interests of the international community. The joint ...
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the third civilian governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has died after a brief illness. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State described his death as a monumental loss to the state and Nigeria, commending his courage, foresight ...