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The Nigerian military, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, Nigeria Police, and other security agencies, rescued 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members and a civilian who were abducted in Imo State. The victims were abducted on October 1 around Umunoha while traveling to their orientation camp and ...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated a 464-unit housing estate in Ijagbo town, Oyun Local Government Area. The estate, named AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire Housing Estate, includes 210 two-bedroom terrace apartments, 200 three-bedroom units, and 54 four-bedroom terrace duplexes. The governor stated that housing is not a luxury but a fundamental ...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa visited the site of a recent air crash and said the tragedy could have been worse if the aircraft had crashed directly into Igbokoda community. Eyewitness accounts suggested the pilot manoeuvred the aircraft away from the populated area before it plunged into a swamp about ...
The federal government has released eight months' arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CONTA) to workers in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, in a move aimed at strengthening industrial harmony and preventing disruptions in the nation's tertiary education system. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian ...
The United States Government held a topping off ceremony to mark the structural completion of its new consulate compound in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The event celebrated the completion of the highest structural point of the 10-storey chancery building, concluding four years of work on the main structure. Attendees included ...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a coordinated multi-directional assault by ISWAP terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State. The operation reportedly resulted in the killing of more than 25 terrorists. The attack was successfully thwarted by the troops.
The Supreme Court delivered a judgment on June 26 in which a seven-member panel, by a five-to-two majority, declared section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act (as amended) unconstitutional. This provision had allowed appeals from the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to the Supreme Court. The LPDC is the statutory ...
The Director-General of the Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency has assured residents of the agency's commitment to delivering quality infrastructure in communities. The assurance was given as part of efforts to improve living conditions and development in the region. The agency aims to ensure that infrastructure projects ...
As Nigeria observes the 2026 World Day Against the Death Penalty, the country faces a decision on the growing number of death row inmates. The event, themed 'Stories for Life,' coincides with recent abolitions of the death penalty in Zimbabwe and Ghana, bringing the total number of abolitionist countries to ...
The Akwa Ibom State Government is developing 1,048 housing units across six locations. The initiative aims to provide affordable housing and boost urban development in the state. The project is part of efforts to address housing needs and enhance infrastructure.
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has called for the decentralization of passport offices from Abuja and Lagos to states across the country. The agency's chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, said the current arrangement creates administrative bottlenecks in processing travel documents for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. He noted ...
Media Rights Agenda and the International Press Centre have called for sanctions against public officials who persistently violate Nigeria's Freedom of Information Act. The organizations are seeking measures to ensure compliance with the law. The call was made in a statement.
Venerable Osazee Egbenusi, a cleric, has called for better treatment of health administrators, saying they are crucial to the smooth running of the health sector. He emphasized their role in ensuring effective healthcare delivery. The call was made during a event.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists. The arrests were made in separate operations. During the operations, the police recovered an AK-47 rifle and pump-action guns.
The Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology (OYSCOHEST) in Eleyele, Ibadan, recently hosted an accreditation team from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN). The team assessed the college's Medical X-Ray Technicians programme for reaccreditation. The visit is part of efforts to ensure quality in the training of ...
The Presidential Amnesty Programme Administrator, Dennis Otuaro, announced that over 9,000 Niger Delta youths have benefited from its scholarship scheme under President Tinubu. The programme aims to support education for youths in the region. Otuaro provided the update on the scholarship beneficiaries.
Stakeholders in Ekiti State have called for greater unity and collective effort. The call comes as the state marks its 30th anniversary. They also hailed the progress recorded so far and sought further progress.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have strengthened their collaboration. The partnership aims to enhance security and crowd management for Nigerian pilgrims. It is ahead of the 2027 Hajj.
Former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has called for increased funding for education at all levels. He made the call during the University of Nigeria, Nsukka's 66th Founders' Day Lecture, where he spoke on grappling with 21st-century development challenges through higher education. Nnaji emphasized that adequate investment in education ...
The Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to conduct a fresh population census. The institute warned that planning is ineffective without reliable data. It emphasised that a new census is necessary for accurate national planning. The call comes amid concerns over the use of outdated ...
The Nigeria Labour Congress, FCT Council, has declared an indefinite strike over unresolved issues concerning the promotion and welfare of teachers in Abuja. The strike action was announced following the failure of authorities to address the grievances. The NLC FCT Council is demanding immediate resolution of the promotion and welfare ...
The Federal Government has paid eight months' arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance to non-academic university workers. The payment is expected to alleviate the financial burden on the workers. The arrears had been outstanding for several months. The government's action follows demands from the affected staff.
The Provost of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Dr Gbonjubola Owolabi, has advised students to uphold the ethics and values of the nursing profession. She warned them to avoid all forms of misconduct that could undermine their academic pursuits and professional development. The charge was given during an ...
The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre. Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed this development, coming 59 years after the tragic event. The Asaba Massacre occurred during the Nigerian Civil War and resulted in the deaths of many civilians. The move ...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans for five stops for the Lagos Red Line rail extension to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The rail link is expected to improve transportation to the airport. FAAN revealed the stops as part of the project's development.
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has directed its 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas to take greater responsibility for HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This shift aims to decentralize the HIV response and enhance local ownership. The directive is part of efforts to improve the effectiveness ...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone 'C' Owerri has seen a change in leadership. Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun (rtd) handed over to the newly appointed acting Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Farouk Nadaniya. The handover marks a transition in the operations of the unit in the South-East ...
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the promotion of 18,984 teaching and non-teaching staff of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The promotions are part of efforts to boost morale and enhance the education sector in the state. This decision is expected to impact basic education delivery ...
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has installed Miskagam Jerome Goewam as the new Long Pan, elevating the traditional stool to first-class status. The governor vowed to support development in the area. The installation is part of efforts to strengthen traditional institutions in the state.
The Kano State Police have appealed to the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, to cancel a planned horse-riding procession to maintain peace amid the ongoing emirate dispute. The police cited the need to prevent any breakdown of law and order. The emirate dispute has been a source of tension in ...
Bandits have attacked communities in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the reported killing of a police inspector. The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the attack. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.
Three suspected armed robbers have confessed to robbing motorists on the Ife Expressway, including an Osun monarch from whom valuables worth N50 million were stolen. The suspects admitted to the crime during interrogation. The robbery targeted travelers on the expressway, with the monarch among the victims.
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 delivered the verdict after finding them guilty of the charges.
A teenage boy has been hospitalized with head and leg injuries after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver on the Onipanu BRT corridor in Lagos. The driver fled the scene after the incident. The victim is receiving treatment for his injuries.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Jigawa State for allegedly stabbing a customer to death. The incident occurred following a disagreement over a N500 balance for a handset. The suspect is in police custody as investigations continue.
Professor Solihu Adelabu, Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in Oyo State, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on teacher education and welfare. He made the call in response to the declining standards in teacher training and the poor welfare of teachers. The ...
EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede said that appropriate policies and regulations can curb cybercrime and financial crimes without relying solely on enforcement. Speaking at the inauguration of the EFCC's Awka Zone in Anambra State, he cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as an example, stating that the policy has ...
Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has died after collapsing in a hotel room. The incident occurred following a sexual encounter. The university and police have not released further details.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to disclose the full account details of the Police Service Commission. The order relates to a N100 million judgment concerning the death of a pastor's wife. The court is seeking to enforce the judgment.
Amnesty International has condemned the Plateau State Government for discontinuing a defilement case involving a four-year-old. The organization described the decision as a miscarriage of justice. The case was dropped by the state government, prompting Amnesty's criticism.
A suspected cocoa thief, identified as Taofeek, was found hanging in a police cell in Agbeye, Osun State. He reportedly died by suicide. The incident occurred while he was in police custody.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a 35-year-old woman, Ifeoma Nwafor, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. She is accused of cyberstalking Mrs Folashade Okoya, the Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City Limited. Justice Deinde Dipeolu granted her bail of N3m with two sureties in like sum but ordered ...
A former SSS director has attributed the confusion over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crash manifest to poor record-keeping. The NAF released the names of 25 people aboard the aircraft, while government officials had earlier reported 32. The discrepancy has raised questions about the accuracy of the manifest.
Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed joy over the release of prospective NYSC members from Oyo State who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday. The governor hailed the release, according to a report.
The United States has warned its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance due to public threats by the Houthis against airports and airspace. The warning comes amid rising tensions in the region.
Governor Aiyedatiwa visited the site of a plane crash and stated that the aircraft's main body has not yet surfaced. He told journalists that no survivors had been found, and only parts of victims' bodies, clothes, jackets, and broken aircraft parts were recovered and preserved for further investigation.
Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle died in a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The incident occurred 20 years after his father-in-law suffered the same fate in a similar crash. The Nigerian Air Force has not released further details about the cause of the crash.
The University of Offa in Kwara State graduated 140 first-degree students. Eight of the graduates earned First Class honours. The institution held its graduation ceremony recently.
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has released admission cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session. Nursing Science and Law have the highest requirements, with Nursing Science set at 77.4 for general merit candidates. The cut-off marks were approved and released on Wednesday.
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.