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Police have arrested suspects in connection with a kidnapping case in which a ransom of ₦10.3 million was paid. The victim was released after relatives paid the ransom. The arrests were confirmed by police authorities. The case remains under investigation.
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The patient died after travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo through Uganda to Nairobi. The Kenyan government has activated measures to prevent further transmission, including case investigation and contact ...
Residents of St Peter's and Obele Street areas in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, are living in fear due to a resurgence of deadly cult-related killings. The police have launched an operation to end the violence. The situation has caused panic in the affected communities.
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has directed the establishment of measures to address flooding in Ogurube and Ehimiri layouts in Umuahia. Additionally, the state government has revoked the building permit for Trademore Estate due to development violations. The actions are part of efforts to prevent flooding and enforce compliance ...
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed immediate medical intervention and clean-up for communities affected by an oil spill from the Trans-Forcados pipeline. The spill has impacted several communities in the state. The governor's order aims to address the environmental and health consequences of the incident.
A Nigerian Air Force plane crashed in Ondo state on Monday, killing all 25 military and civilian passengers on board. The accident is one of the worst air disasters in the country in recent years. A timeline highlights major Nigerian Air Force crashes since 1980.
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced a N1 billion Teachers' Appreciation Fund to mark the 2026 Teachers Day. He also ordered the immediate payment of salary arrears owed to teachers. The fund is intended to recognize and support teachers in the state.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has expressed concern over inadequate personnel and the state of facilities at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He made the observation while receiving a courtesy visit from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, and the ...
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared a state of emergency in the education sector. The declaration was made on World Teachers Day, during which he also approved several measures to improve education. The move underscores the administration's focus on addressing challenges in the sector.
The death of Nigerian Air Force personnel in Monday's aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, has continued to generate grief. Sources revealed that the pilot was pursuing a master's degree, while the co-pilot had married weeks before the tragedy. The crash has drawn reactions from across the country.
Villagers in Ondo State have recounted the crash of a Nigerian Air Force plane into a swamp. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 25 people on board. It was described as a deadly air disaster.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has mourned the death of Squadron Leader Man-Ugwueje, an Abia-born military officer, and other personnel who died in a Nigerian Air Force plane crash. In a statement, Otti described the deaths as painful and devastating. He also commiserated with the Federal Government over the tragedy.
US President Donald Trump has attributed mass student protests in France to Islam and migration. He provided no evidence to support the claim. The statement adds to ongoing international debate over the causes of the unrest.
The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele and his co-defendant was stalled on Tuesday due to their absence in court. The case involves an alleged $4.5 billion fraud. The proceedings were truncated as a result.
Tens of thousands of students and teachers across France have been protesting since late September against poor learning conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate facilities. On Tuesday, approximately 56,000 people marched in Paris, with students like 16-year-old Yanis from Sarcelles citing broken toilets, long class hours, and class ...
Two vigilance service officers were killed and three others injured when suspected gunmen attacked their duty post in Bukuru, Plateau State. The Plateau State government condemned the attack. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests in connection with the incident.
The European Union, United Nations Children's Fund, and International Labour Organisation have commended the Sokoto State Government for its social protection programmes. The agencies praised the initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. The commendation highlights the state's efforts in implementing social safety nets. Further details on the programmes and the ...
The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the second reading of a bill to establish the Oyo State University of Agriculture and Technology in Igboora. The bill is aimed at expanding access to agricultural and technological education in the state. It will proceed to further legislative stages before potential ...
A commercial driver, Igba Agenewe, was killed by suspected armed men while three soldiers traveling in his vehicle were reportedly abducted along the Anyiin-Ayilamo road in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday when gunmen emerged from the bush and opened fire on the vehicle ...
An Awka High Court in Anambra State has denied bail to Mr Harrison Anazodo, the General Overseer of Day Spring Assembly, who is facing allegations of being a fake pastor. The court's decision means Anazodo will remain in custody pending further legal proceedings. The specific charges and circumstances leading to ...
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The patient died on the night of 5 October despite supportive care and was buried on Tuesday in accordance with Kenya’s Ebola safe and dignified burial protocol. Health authorities are ...
The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Adewale Ajao, has ordered a crackdown on cult groups in the state. He directed divisional police officers and tactical commanders to increase patrols in vulnerable areas, identify emerging threats, and act promptly on credible intelligence concerning planned clashes, initiation ceremonies, and recruitment activities ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Raheem Wasiu for a $5,000 fraud in Enugu. Investigations revealed that the suspect rented different Toyota Hilux trucks, disguised as a wealthy contractor, moved with escorts, and met Bureau de Change operators in the South-east and Akwa Ibom State. He allegedly ...
A Nigerian Air Force co-pilot has died in an aircraft crash in Ondo State. The co-pilot had gotten married just two weeks before the tragic incident. The crash occurred in Ondo State, though further details were not immediately available. The Nigerian Air Force has not yet released additional information about ...
The Nigerian Air Force has opened a condolence register in Abuja for the 32 victims of its ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The register allows mourners to express their condolences. The crash resulted in the loss of 32 lives. The NAF is honoring the memory of those who ...
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Education has emphasized the importance of civic education in preparing students for leadership roles and active citizenship. According to the commissioner, exposing students to civic education is vital for their development as future leaders. The statement underscores the role of education in shaping responsible citizens ...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has cancelled the licences of six private waste companies due to poor service. The action followed complaints about inadequate waste collection in parts of Lagos. LAWMA announced the cancellation as part of efforts to improve waste management services in the state. The affected companies ...
A former German spy chief, August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of treason and passing sensitive information to foreign powers. The arrest followed an investigation. No further details about the investigation or the specific allegations were provided. The case involves the alleged leak of foreign secrets.
At least five persons are feared killed in a renewed cult clash in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, involving the Bobos and Greenlanders groups. Police have made arrests in connection with the incident. The clash is the latest outbreak of violence between the two groups. Authorities have not released further details about ...
Dr Aminu Usman, popularly known as Abu Ammar, has resigned from his position as head of the Katsina State Hisbah Board. The resignation was announced with immediate effect. No reason was given for his decision to step down. The Katsina State Government has not yet commented on the resignation or ...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says its operatives have prevented jungle justice against a man accused of attempting to abduct a child in Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Command received a distress call on October 4, 2026, at ...
The Independent Investigative Committee set up by the Federal Government to probe the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has requested an additional two weeks to conclude its assignment. The committee is headed ...
The United Nations has warned that trafficking in fake and substandard medicines is a major public health threat in Central Africa. The illicit trade leads to avoidable deaths and undermines health systems. The UN calls for stronger measures to combat the problem.
A full list of 10 countries, including the UK and Ghana, where Nigerians abroad can register for and sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been released. The UTME is organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This provides opportunities for Nigerians in the diaspora to pursue ...
The Nigerian Senate has postponed its national security summit following a Nigerian Air Force plane crash in Ondo State that killed 25 officers and seven crew members. The summit was suspended as a mark of honour for the deceased. The crash has prompted mourning and calls for investigation.
France on Tuesday fired for the first time its new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine. The missile, a variant of France's M51 missile and not carrying a warhead, was fired from the Le Vigilant submarine off Brittany and impacted in the North Atlantic, hundreds of kilometres from ...
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zabaida Umar, has deployed a technical team to the site of the Ondo aircraft crash. The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has also expressed condolences to the victims. The crash occurred in Ondo State, and both NEMA and NGF have mourned ...
A Nigerian university has increased its fees, requiring students to pay between N143,000 and N298,000 depending on their programme and level. The hike means some students will pay up to N290,000. The development is expected to affect students and their families.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Federal Government to promptly release the remaining part of its budget to ensure a seamless 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, made the appeal during a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders' Meeting in Abuja, marking 100 ...
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has ordered an end to hostilities in a deadly inter-communal clash. At least five people were killed, several houses razed, and livelihoods destroyed in the renewed violence. The governor's directive aims to restore peace in the affected communities.
The Senate has postponed its planned two-day National Security Summit, originally scheduled for Monday, 12th and Tuesday, 13th October, 2026, until further notice. The postponement follows the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, which claimed the lives ...
Five communities in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State have been resettled after years of displacement due to the Boko Haram insurgency. The Executive Chairman of Kukawa LGA, Mustapha Muhammad, disclosed that farmers are returning to their ancestral lands while schools and fishing activities are gradually resuming. The resettlement ...
The Igbo National Council Worldwide (INC) has condemned the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at Umunoha, Mbaitoli local council area of Imo State, on October 1, 2026. INC President Mr. Chilos Godsent expressed solidarity with the victims' families and called for their safe, unconditional, and immediate ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an audit of defence spending following a Nigerian Air Force crash in Ondo State that killed 25 people. The party raised questions about the funding and maintenance of Nigerian Air Force aircraft. The ADC's demand comes amid concerns over the state of ...
The Ondo State Commissioner of Police has said that efforts to remove the wreckage of a crashed military aircraft are difficult due to the swampy terrain in Igbokoda. The commissioner's statement highlights the challenges faced by recovery teams. No further details were provided in the report.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a further counter-affidavit opposing an application by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London. The EFCC argued that the foreign court's acquittal is not material or relevant to the ...
The Ondo State Police Command has said it is awaiting heavy-duty equipment to recover the wreckage of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area. The state Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, disclosed this after visiting the crash site, noting that the swampy terrain, creeks ...
Residents of Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have recounted how a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in their community, killing all 32 persons on board. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, carried 25 passengers and 7 crew members and was on a routine mission ...
The Mbah Administration is constructing a 300-bed Enugu International Hospital as part of a strategic intervention. The project is designed to retain value, build capacity, and reposition Enugu State as a regional medical tourism destination. The initiative is described as a deliberate, strategically layered effort to strengthen the state's healthcare ...
The Ondo State Government has deployed medical personnel and ambulances to the site of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government. The aircraft, marked NAF-931 with 25 people on board, plunged into a swampy area near the Naval Base in Igbokoda on Monday. The state Commissioner ...
The Police Commissioner has stated that heavy equipment is still being awaited to lift the wreckage of a military aircraft that crashed. According to the commissioner, most of the heavy technical support needed is being awaited, and the scene has largely been calmed down. A bigger machine is expected to ...
The FCT Police Command said its operatives on October 4, 2026, at about 2:46 p.m. received a distress call that an unidentified adult male was being assaulted by an angry mob over an alleged attempt to abduct a child. Police operatives from Kuje Division were dispatched to the scene, where ...
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has condoled with the Nigerian Air Force and the families of fallen officers. NOA Director General Lanre Issa-Onilu described the loss of the personnel as a painful moment for the nation. He noted that their service was marked by courage, conviction, and unwavering commitment to ...
Tansian University in Anambra State has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of its Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nnamdi Dike Umeoduagu. The clarification comes hours after his swearing-in. The university stated that the death did not occur as initially reported.
Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna have emerged as the three states with the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The data highlights these states' significant voter populations as the country prepares for the next electoral cycle.
The Federal Government has directed the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to resume work on the second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this, noting that the project, delayed for nearly 20 years, will now cost about ...
The Inspector-General of Police, Disu, met with the INTERPOL chief in France to strengthen international cooperation against transnational crime. The meeting is part of efforts to enhance global collaboration in combating cross-border criminal activities. The details of the discussions were not disclosed.
Evacuation of victims of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has been stalled by the swampy and inaccessible terrain where the aircraft went down. The ATR-42 aircraft crashed on Monday morning and was deeply submerged in the swamp. Twenty-four hours after the incident, emergency responders were ...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the licences of six waste operators in Lagos. An official said the Lagos government found that the companies lacked the capacity to continue providing waste collection services in their assigned areas. The decision affects their continued operation in those areas.
The Federal Government has targeted approximately 92,000 public and private early childhood care, development, and education (ECCDE) centers across Nigeria for workforce reforms. The initiative aims to improve the quality of early childhood education. The reforms will focus on enhancing the workforce in these centers.
The independent ministerial committee investigating the recent deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has asked for two more weeks to submit its report. The committee said forensic and pathology results were still outstanding. Chairman Jonathan Kure ...
Security operatives have tightened access to the site of Monday's Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The crash site is located about 500 metres east of Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area. Recovery efforts for victims and wreckage are ongoing more than 24 hours ...
The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Remi Tinubu, in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission, distributed learning iPads, cash, and sanitary pads to students in Rivers State. The initiative aims to support education and improve the welfare of students in the region. This distribution is part of efforts to ...
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has taken over a N460.75 million fraud trial in which Austin Albert remains absent. The prosecution had been led by the Office of the Inspector General of Police, which did not oppose the takeover. The prosecution sought time to reconcile positions and transfer ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released figures showing Lagos State has the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the data on Tuesday during the commission's World Press Conference in Abuja. Lagos leads with 7,488,633 registered ...
Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 24-year-old man linked to a murder case after he spent three months on the run. The suspect was apprehended in connection with the Karofin Madaki murder.
The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has restated its dedication to the welfare of stakeholders. This follows a request by the Environmental Vanguard leadership for peace and dialogue with the commissioner. The ministry's reaffirmation comes amid efforts to address concerns raised by the group. Further details are ...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger social, healthcare, and protection systems to ensure older persons in Nigeria live with dignity, security, and independence. Executive Secretary Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made the call at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The commission emphasized the need for ...
South Korea is preparing measures to force North Korea to apologize for a landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers, two seriously. The incident has heightened tensions between the two Koreas. South Korea's response is aimed at holding North Korea accountable for the blast.
A boat carrying dozens of passengers and motorcycles has suffered a tragic accident while crossing the River Benue in Benue State. Four people are confirmed dead and nine others are missing following the incident.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says Nigeria's voter register has crossed 103 million as preparations for the 2027 elections move ahead. The commission disclosed the figure as it continues its readiness activities for the general elections.
The Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum (NNGF) has expressed grief over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, which killed all persons on board. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, issued a condolence message ...
A major bridge in Taraba State has collapsed, causing significant disruption to movement in the area. Residents, including farmers and traders, are facing increased difficulties in transporting goods and accessing essential services. The collapse has raised concerns about the impact on local communities and the need for urgent repairs.
Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, has called for the National Youth Service Corps scheme to be suspended for one year amid growing insecurity. He also urged a reorganisation of the scheme. The call followed the recent abduction of some corps members. Abdullahi said the suspension ...
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a principal suspect, Abdulrazak Sale Kundang, in connection with a murder case. The arrest followed a three-month manhunt by the police. Kundang is linked to the murder case and is now in police custody.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Mr. Nnanna Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer in charge of 3-3 Police Station and a Deputy Superintendent of Police. He also directed the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against an inspector of police in the ...
The Nigeria Governors' Forum has expressed grief over the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which killed 25 people. The forum mourned the victims of the crash. The aircraft crashed on Monday. The NGF expressed its condolences.
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 individuals who died in the Igbokoda plane crash in Ondo State. The search operation has ended in tragedy. The release of the names provides identification of the victims.
Tansian University in Anambra State has launched an investigation into the sudden death of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Carter Umeoduagu. His death occurred just one day after he was sworn into office. The university is probing the circumstances surrounding the incident.