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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi ...
The Sokoto State Police Command has inaugurated the state chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The initiative is aimed at tackling cultism and drug abuse in the state. The command announced the launch of the chapter in a statement.
Australia has announced eligibility rules for its defence continuation bonus, specifying which soldiers can qualify for payments of up to $50,000 under the workforce plan. The requirements outline the criteria for receiving the bonus. The announcement is part of the country's efforts to retain military personnel.
The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 56-year-old man in connection with the death of his wife in a suspected house fire. Police spokesperson Babaseyi stated that the deceased's body has been deposited at a mortuary for post-mortem examination. The examination aims to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned rioters following violent cost-of-living protests. The unrest involved looting of shops, attacks on public buildings, and property destruction. The historic city hall in Limoges suffered severe damage in a fire during the protests.
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Otache, abducted along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe Road in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, has been rescued alongside three other kidnap victims by a joint team of security personnel and community vigilantes. Otache, the parish priest of St. Margaret's Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, was kidnapped ...
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned what he called "shocking" scenes of violence across France, including looting and vandalism during protests over the cost of living. In a televised address, Macron said nothing justifies or explains the actions, and that the nation feels anger and shame. He has ordered a ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State Joint Campus Council, has demanded an independent investigation into the death of Taiwo Godwin, a student at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. The council also distanced itself from a planned protest over the death, stating that organizers without its authorization ...
A man and his son were burnt to death after a commercial tricycle caught fire following a road crash in the Sabon Barki area of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Sunday. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. as the family was returning from church. Three other ...
A Catholic priest died on Saturday when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed him against the pulpit as he celebrated Mass in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. People at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church were heard shouting for an ambulance just before a livestreamed broadcast cut ...
Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola virus disease, bringing the total number of infections in the country to seven, including one death. The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jean Kaseya, disclosed this through the agency's official X account. Authorities are intensifying efforts ...
Motorists and commuters were stranded for more than three hours on Sunday evening along the Benin-Lagos Expressway as the dilapidated Ovia River Bridge and other traffic bottlenecks triggered a severe gridlock. The gridlock stretched from Ovia Bridge to Okada Junction in Edo State, turning a journey that ordinarily takes less ...
The Lagos State Government has warned that construction sites and developers dumping building materials on public roads and drainage channels will face shutdowns and heavy penalties. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab issued the warning on Sunday following a routine inspection of environmental projects across Lagos Island ...
The Court of Appeal has upheld a N12 million damages award against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the detention of Ubani. A three-member panel of judges unanimously upheld the award on Thursday. The court's decision affirms the earlier judgment against the EFCC.
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bright Adiene, over the suspected cult-related murder of Okeke Nnamdi in Owerri. Police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye said efforts were ongoing to arrest another suspect, identified as Anyima, in connection with the incident reported on October 17, 2026. Commissioner of ...
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has called for private sector partnership to improve healthcare delivery. The call was made as part of efforts to strengthen services at the hospital. Further details of the proposal were not provided in the summary.
The Edo State Government and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company have strengthened efforts to expand electricity supply in the state. The partnership will leverage a 450MW power plant. The collaboration is aimed at improving power delivery to residents and businesses.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four officers over a viral video in Ijagba-Ota. The command stated that the investigation would focus on establishing whether any professional misconduct occurred. It added that the command remained committed to discipline, accountability, and respect for citizens' rights.
Eight Nigerian soldiers were killed when an ISWAP landmine struck their patrol vehicle near Gamboru, Borno State. The incident occurred on the same day the Army Chief visited Maiduguri. The soldiers were on patrol when the vehicle hit the landmine.
The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency, Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, and four of his children have died in a road accident while travelling to Yelwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The accident occurred on Saturday evening and claimed the lives of ...
Two people were killed and two others injured in a road crash in Lagos, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). LASTMA said its operatives responded to the scene, coordinated rescue efforts and secured the area.
Two people have died and two others sustained critical injuries in a road crash involving a commercial bus in Lagos. The accident involved the commercial bus and another vehicle. The injured victims are reported to have sustained critical injuries in the crash.
Two people died and two others were seriously injured in a fatal crash in Lagos. The accident involved a Suzuki bus, and the vehicles and driver were handed over to officers of the Yaba Police Division. Police provided security and maintained order at the scene until rescue and recovery operations ...
Australia has unveiled an incentive aimed at retaining defence personnel, including a $50,000 bonus for two categories of soldiers. The eligibility criteria have been outlined for both local members and certain foreign applicants. The move is part of efforts to address retention challenges in the defence force.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized Tramadol worth ₦7 billion at Lagos Port. The largest seizure occurred at Apapa port, where officers working with the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies uncovered a shipment of powdered tramadol from India on October 2. In a separate operation, the agency ...
Gunmen on Saturday night shot Alhaji Yakubu, the chairman of MACBAN, in Mangu, Plateau State, leaving him seriously injured. He survived the attack, and MACBAN is investigating the incident. The details of the attack are still emerging.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has warned vice-chancellors against delays in the payment of CATA, CONTA and other approved allowances. The minister gave the warning during a meeting with vice-chancellors, where he emphasised the need for prudent financial management. The meeting focused on the administration of approved allowances ...
Two people have died and two others were seriously injured in a collision involving a commercial bus and a pickup van along the Adekunle–Iyana Oworo corridor in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the crash involved a Suzuki commercial bus with registration number KTU 333 YF. LASTMA ...
Five security operatives, including four soldiers and a Forest Guard, are feared killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on Tela-Bala and Guyaku communities in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The insurgents reportedly stormed the communities around 11:20pm on Saturday and opened fire, forcing residents to flee. A ...
Health workers in Katsina State have suspended their warning strike, effective midnight on October 18. The suspension followed a meeting between the health workers' association and Governor Radda on October 16. The strike was called off after the meeting, though details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed gratitude to worshippers for their prayers and support following surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung. The pontiff made the remarks on Sunday during his first weekly Angelus blessing since the operation, addressing thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. He stated that ...
The United States has outlined nine requirements for individuals seeking to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Among the conditions listed is that applicants must be citizens of one country, specifically the United States. Other requirements include a clean public record, tax compliance, and good standing on student loans ...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, to sustain the offensive against Boko Haram and ISWAP. The charge was given during a visit to the troops, according to a report by Tribune Online. The ...
The Federal Government has ended a 17-year electricity blackout in Tallasse, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, with the commissioning of a one-megawatt solar mini-grid project executed through the Rural Electrification Agency. The project, commissioned on Saturday, features a 2.4-megawatt-hour battery storage system and was delivered in partnership with ...
Cost-of-living protests in France turned violent on Saturday, resulting in 1,800 arrests. Mujtaba Rahman, an analyst at the Eurasia Group think tank, criticised the violence, stating that the scenes witnessed did not represent genuine political protest. The protests were related to the rising cost of living. The report did not ...
Armed hoodlums attacked the Uratta Police Divisional Headquarters in Aba, Abia State, at about 2.26am on Saturday, killing two senior police officers and injuring three inspectors. The attackers reportedly used explosives to set parts of the station building and a patrol van ablaze, and other vehicles within the premises were ...
The Benue State Government has spent more than N160 million on the treatment of snake bites among internally displaced persons (IDPs). The disclosure was made by the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA). The expenditure covers a period between two dates that were not specified in the summary. The funds ...
Rhema University, Nigeria, has graduated its first set of medical doctors. The event took place in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, drawing widespread excitement in the city. The graduation marks the institution's first cohort of trained medical doctors.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has warned youths in Ekiti State against internet fraud. He urged them to use technology productively and called on governments to tackle illiteracy, unemployment, and insecurity. Falana spoke at the third edition of Afe Babalola Day held at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
Iran's new Defence Minister, Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, has warned the United States against carrying out fresh attacks on the country. He stated that such action would cause serious damage to both the US and the region. The warning comes as the new defence minister takes charge. The report did not ...
Gunmen on Saturday night shot Alhaji Yakubu, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Langai Ward of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. Yakubu survived the attack but sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment. The Plateau State Chairman of ...
The Awka Diocesan Board of the Anglican Communion has rejected the purported suspension of the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, by the Primate of All Nigeria, Most Revd Henry Ndukuba. The Board held an emergency meeting where it stated ...
The Nigerian military has announced that troops of the Joint Task Force, North-Central Operation Enduring Peace, uncovered, tracked, and disrupted an illegal arms-trafficking network in the North-central region, particularly in Plateau State. The troops also dismantled kidnapping networks in the state. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations ...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, describing him as one of Nigeria's finest intellectuals and a trusted ally whose contributions to diplomacy, politics, and public service were immense. Obasanjo said Cole's death at the age of 86 was a profound personal loss and ...
Hungary has listed six categories of foreigners who may qualify for citizenship through simplified naturalisation. The categories include people with Hungarian ancestry.
The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu has accused the British Government of failing to secure justice for him, demanding urgent diplomatic action over his continued detention and an appeal it says remains unheard. In a statement issued on Sunday by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on ...
A Catholic priest in Ecuador, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, has died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating mass in a church in Guayaquil. The incident occurred on Saturday and was captured during a livestream of the service. The priest was addressing worshippers when the ...
Zamfara State Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mumini was reportedly trapped by angry youths in Gwashi town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, on Sunday. The youths barricaded the entrance to the town, chanting "Bamayi," meaning "We don't want you," and accusing the government of failing to protect them from banditry. The deputy ...
The Federal Government has called on vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities to prioritize degree programmes that address critical manpower shortages, respond to emerging societal needs, and equip graduates with specialized skills for professional practice and employment. It said such programmes should include degrees in Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy ...
Four police officers have been arrested over the alleged assault of a young man in the Ijagba area of Ota, Ogun State. The young man was reportedly arrested by the officers for wearing camouflage shorts. A viral video showed the victim pinned to the ground with handcuffs as officers tried ...
The Delta State Police Command arrested five suspected criminals during separate operations in Ughelli North and Ika South local government areas. Two firearms, live cartridges and other items were recovered during the raids on criminal hideouts. The operations form part of the command's efforts to curb criminal activity in the ...
Schools and universities across Nigeria are set to close for a weekday before the end of 2026. The planned one-day break applies nationwide, according to the announcement. Details of the exact date and the reason for the closure are expected to be made public shortly.
The Federal Government has outlined plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids. The move is aimed at tackling the frequent collapse of the national grid. A technical audit is also targeting ageing infrastructure identified as a factor behind the collapses. The government has indicated when Nigerians may begin ...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that metal scavengers carted away all the wires purchased for a N3bn electricity distribution project linking Damaturu, Yobe State, to Maiduguri. He cited the loss as a major reason the government is restricting the scrap metal trade. The governor said security intelligence also ...
Professor Taiwo Lawal of the University of Ibadan has warned that mortality among children born with certain gastrointestinal birth defects reaches 40 per cent in low-income countries. He called for improved early detection and access to specialised surgical care. The professor of surgery highlighted the need for better healthcare interventions ...
Gunmen attacked Uratta Police Station in Aba, killing two officers and injuring three others. Parts of the station and vehicles were set ablaze during the assault. Police have launched a hunt for the suspects.
New Zealand has outlined four categories of people who may qualify for citizenship under special circumstances. The categories include minors and applicants with a citizen parent. The publication sets out the conditions under which such applicants may be considered.
Minister of Education Dr Olatunji Alausa has urged vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities to introduce degree programmes in specialised healthcare fields. The call was made to expand educational offerings in the health sector, according to Tribune Online. Alausa emphasized the need for universities to establish such programmes.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted illicit drugs worth over N7.1 billion at two Lagos ports. The agency also arrested an 85-year-old woman in Edo State as part of a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the agency's Director of Media.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo blamed the owner of a petroleum tanker for the fire incident that burnt several structures. The governor also promised to rebuild the affected market. The fire reportedly destroyed goods and property at the market.
Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has charged troops to tackle security threats in Oyo State. He gave the charge during a visit to the troops. The GOC emphasized the need for vigilance and proactive measures to address security challenges.
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force) has detained a dismissed operative over alleged impersonation and extortion of motorists and traders. The Task Force chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, announced the detention in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by the agency's spokesperson, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan. According ...
President Tinubu announced that the federal government has scrapped the requirement for recruitment waivers at federal universities. The reform is intended to give governing councils more power over hiring decisions. The policy change removes an existing requirement that had applied to recruitment processes at federal universities. The president described the ...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has deployed 25 trucks to clear waste in Oshodi. Suleiman said Oshodi, which has more than 350 streets, remains one of the local government areas with the lowest waste collection tariffs in Lagos State. The deployment is part of efforts to improve waste management ...
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed sorrow over a deadly tanker explosion at Oluku along the Benin-Lagos Highway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. In a condolence message to Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Oluku community, the union called for sustained ...
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has suspended the two-week ultimatum it issued to the Federal Government over the release of funds for implementing the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement. The suspension followed the approval and release of eight months' arrears by the Federal Government on October 7, 2026, according ...
Two young men have drowned in the Asa River in Ilorin, Kwara State, following an altercation. The incident occurred during an argument, according to reports. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.
An official has disclosed that the Lagos water corporation serves only 1.03 per cent of the state's population. According to the official, actual daily production stands at three per cent of the installed capacity based on available records. The figures indicate a significant gap between the corporation's capacity and the ...
The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges in coordinated operations across four local government areas. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted suspected cultists in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas ...
A coalition of human rights organisations, including the South-East Human Rights Bureau, Oganihu Igbo Development Foundation and the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, has called for an independent investigation into alleged killings, torture, enforced disappearances, secret burials and deaths in custody linked to security operations in ...
Governor Abiodun has expressed grief over the death of Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi. The governor described the passing as a painful loss to the Corps, the road safety community and the nation. He made the remark in a condolence message following the death.
A Nigerian army patrol vehicle struck a landmine planted by Islamic State group-aligned jihadists near the border with Cameroon, killing eight soldiers, defence sources told AFP. The attack occurred in Borno State on Saturday, the same day the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, was visiting Maiduguri over ...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has said the state has lost infrastructure, electrical materials and metals worth billions of naira to metal scavengers, known in Hausa as Ajakuta. He said the losses, alongside other security concerns, informed the state government's decision to ban scrap metal trading. Zulum spoke at ...
A governor has donated N60 million to an Offa hospital project and awarded scholarships to 50 students. The donations comprise N50 million for the hospital project and N200,000 each for the 50 students. The support brings the total contribution to N60 million.
Premium Times journalists and others have been named finalists of the African Investigative Journalism Awards. The award, organised by the Wits Centre for Journalism and supported by Absa Africa, is in its fourth year. It recognises outstanding investigative reporting across Africa that reveals untold stories, holds the powerful to account ...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said the wellbeing of judicial officers and staff is vital to the effective administration of justice. He spoke in Kaduna at the opening ceremony of the 32nd Annual Judiciary Sports Competition organised by the National Sports Association of Judiciary. Represented by the Attorney General and ...
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has urged graduating military officers to strengthen their capacity to innovate and anticipate threats. He gave the charge during the graduation of the officers, according to Tribune Online. The minister's remarks focused on the need for the military to stay ahead ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has begun an investigation into the death of a National Youth Service Corps member at the orientation camp in Agwu, Enugu State. The agency dismissed claims that the deceased died from the effects of substandard or falsified medicines. It said ...
Police have invited journalist Babakura Aninigi over alleged defamation following his criticism of a Niger State lawmaker. According to the letter, police are investigating a case of alleged cybercrime, defamation of character and other related offences in which Aninigi was said to have featured prominently.
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone 'A' of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over seized pharmaceutical products and illicit drugs with a total Duty Paid Value of ₦511.4 million to the NDLEA and NAFDAC. The items included 121 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 65.9kg, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, synthetic and hybrid ...