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A Kenyan court has convicted pastor Paul Mackenzie of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, after he allegedly directed members of his religious group to starve themselves and their children to death to "meet Jesus." The BBC reported that 28 other leaders of the religious group were also convicted of ...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an arrest warrant for former Cuban president Raul Castro on state murder charges. The charges relate to the February 24, 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft belonging to Brothers to the Rescue, an organization that assists Cubans fleeing to the United States by ...
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the British Government to use diplomatic channels to press Nigeria to hear the pending appeal of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, without further delay. In a statement signed by spokesperson Emma Powerful, the group urged Britain to engage Nigerian authorities over the ...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has asked the head of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to resign over the ongoing waste crisis in the state. The governor was reported to be upset and unhappy with the LAWMA boss after visiting a dumpsite. The development follows public concern over ...
President Bola Tinubu has approved 18-month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, and Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Following the approval, Nwakuche's tenure will now end on May 26, 2028, while Nandap's will end on June 30, 2028. The approval ...
The Anambra State Police Command has said the presence of security operatives during the church service conducted by Archbishop Alexander Ibezim on Sunday was to maintain law and order and prevent a breakdown of peace. Archbishop Ibezim, the suspended Anglican Archbishop on the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, was ...
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenures of the heads of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service by 18 months. The presidency said the extensions followed a recommendation by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to address a succession gap in the two services. The extension is ...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, to respond to a suit seeking the disclosure of National Youth Service Corps records. The court issued the directive as part of proceedings in the case. The suit concerns a request for access to NYSC records ...
Justice Aigbona Terry Momodu of the Edo State Special Criminal Court has described the case involving Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen and three others as essentially a land dispute, not cultism as alleged by the police. Pa Iduoriyekemwen, 90, is the father of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Edo South senatorial candidate ...
Prof. Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University and the 2023 APGA governorship candidate in Abia State, has died following an illness. His family confirmed the death, according to the report. Funeral arrangements are still pending. Ibe was known for his role in education through the university he founded.
A former Rwandan soldier living in Uganda, where he had become a vocal critic of his government back home, was found decapitated near Kampala, a police spokesperson said Monday. Robert Kabera, a former sergeant who fled Rwanda several years ago, was not outspoken during his time in the military but ...
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said it has put in place corrective measures to stabilise the national grid following multiple trippings on Monday. NISO said the grid experienced multiple trippings on the 330 kilovolt transmission network at about 12:40 p.m. It said restoration efforts had been completed and the ...
Electricity workers have shut down facilities of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), causing a blackout in Edo State. A senior staff member of BEDC, speaking anonymously, expressed surprise at the action and said the company’s management had been caught off guard. The report did not specify the reasons for ...
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asked LAWMA chief Muyiwa Gbadegesin to resign as refuse piles up across the state after months of worsening waste crisis. The governor's directive comes amid growing concerns over the state's waste management. The resignation request is seen as a response to the escalating refuse problem.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siri Akhtar, have reportedly been executed in Saudi Arabia following their conviction over an alleged immoral act inside a mosque in Mecca. Reports circulating on social media indicated that Bangladesh claimed the couple, who had travelled to Mecca for their ...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised key figures of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a precision air strike in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation was conducted under the ...
An 85-year-old widow and five other persons have been arrested for drug trafficking in Edo State. The arrests were reported in connection with drug trafficking activities in the state. Further details of the case were not provided in the report.
An estate agent has been jailed over the importation of 32.2 kilograms of Canadian marijuana. The prosecutor, Osaigbovo, prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendant in accordance with the law. The court subsequently handed down the sentence. Further details of the case were not provided in the summary.
Troops have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued 11 victims in Kogi State. According to the report, the troops made contact with the terrorists upon arrival and engaged them, forcing the attackers to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding bush. The operation was successful in rescuing the victims ...
Nigeria’s power generation has crashed from 3,840 megawatts to 477 megawatts, according to a statement by NISO. The statement, signed by NISO’s management, was made available to Tribune Online on Monday night in Abuja. The grid is said to be affected by the crash. The cause of the decline was ...
The Nigerian Army says its troops rescued 11 passengers during an operation against suspected kidnappers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kogi State. The rescue was carried out by soldiers during the operation targeting the suspected kidnappers. Further details of the operation were not provided in the report.
The Joint Union of Gombe State Tertiary Institutions (JOUGTIN) has announced an indefinite strike across four public tertiary institutions in Gombe State starting Tuesday, October 20. The union said the strike would begin at midnight after the expiration of a one-month window granted to the state government to address outstanding ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is investigating the death of a National Youth Service Corps member. Premium Times earlier reported that the corps member died while undergoing the compulsory three-week orientation course at the NYSC camp in Enugu State. The investigation follows fake drug allegations.
Boko Haram insurgents ambushed a military convoy in Yobe State, killing an Army major and soldiers. The attack occurred at about 4 pm on Monday, with local sources saying an explosion struck the convoy’s first vehicle before the attackers opened fire. The military has not yet confirmed the casualty figures ...
Troops of the 12 Composite Brigade of the Nigerian Army have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 11 passengers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, said in a statement that the incident occurred ...
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities to subject manpower requests to stricter scrutiny. The directive is aimed at addressing rising personnel costs in the institutions. The government said the measure is intended to ensure tighter control over recruitment.
Burkina Faso and ten other African countries have been placed on a United States danger list, with travel warnings issued for various reasons. The reasons for the warnings differ from one country to another. Travellers are advised to check the latest official travel advisory for their intended destination before making ...
The Delta State Government has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of former Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. The directive was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori directed that all flags on public buildings across the state be ...
Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has signed four laws strengthening legal provisions against cultism, rape, sexual assault, kidnapping, child exploitation and vandalism of public infrastructure. The legislation also provides for a sex offenders' register, addresses offences involving electronic records and digital assets, and introduces restorative justice mechanisms. Otti assented ...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned universities against issuing official admission letters to candidates. JAMB insists that only admissions processed through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) are legally recognised. The board's directive aims to ensure compliance with the centralised admission process.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unconstitutional the powers of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) to regulate hotels in Lagos. The court nullified the institute's regulatory authority over the establishments. The ruling was delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
France imposed a partial curfew and banned demonstrations in parts of Paris on Monday, according to police. The Paris police prefecture said the curfew would be in effect from 11:00 pm on Monday until 6:00 am on Tuesday in several neighbourhoods. Demonstrations were also banned in several Paris neighbourhoods from ...
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested six suspected illicit drug dealers in separate operations across the state, recovering 2,970 items including suspected illicit drugs and substances believed to be Indian hemp. The recoveries included Pregabalin, Exol, Tramadol, and a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE. The ...
The Osun Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi Ajagungbade, popularly known as the Emir. The arrests were confirmed by the Osun Police Command. The police said they were closing in on those responsible for the killing.
At least six soldiers, including a major, and scores of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists are feared dead after an ambush on a military convoy near Kanamma village in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack occurred at about 4 p.m. on Monday when the convoy, led by a ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, saying Nigeria has lost a committed public servant. The President hailed the former governor's contributions to infrastructure, healthcare and democratic governance. He also condoled with Uduaghan's wife, children, James Ibori, the Delta government ...
Five people were killed and one other seriously injured in a road crash on the Obajana-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when three trucks lost control at high speed and collided, triggering a fire that burned the vehicles and goods. The Kogi ...
Two people sustained severe burn injuries on Monday when a 33,000-litre diesel-laden tanker fell from Otedola Bridge and burst into flames beneath the bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred at about 3 p.m., causing panic among motorists and passers-by. Emergency responders rescued the two victims and evacuated them ...
Prof. Funso Isolaowa Afolabi, Chairman of the Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has called for urgent institutional reforms and the establishment of a super intelligence force. He made the call at the third quarterly general meeting of the Governing Council as the institution prepares to transition into ...
Electricity supply was disrupted in Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti states on Monday after workers under the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) shut down facilities of BEDC Electricity Plc. The action was over disputes concerning emoluments and welfare packages. At the company's headquarters in Benin City, NUEE officials prevented ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced the discovery of a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks factory at No. 25 Omenazu Street in Aba, Abia State. According to the agency, the facility was uncovered following credible intelligence about suspected illegal production activities. NAFDAC stated that its ...
Two people were critically burnt on Monday after a diesel-laden tanker fell from Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident prompted a response from emergency responders. Details of the casualties and the cause of the accident were still being established. The development comes amid recurring concerns over tanker accidents ...
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 85-year-old woman, Grace Ehimeka, also known as Mama Grace, with 15 bags of cannabis weighing 179 kilograms. The NDLEA State Commander, Mitchel Ofuyeju, said five other suspected drug traffickers were arrested during coordinated raids across ...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that a tanker was engulfed in fire under the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident resulted in the deaths of two people. Emergency responders were deployed to the scene to manage the situation. Further details about the cause of the ...
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the state's development would not be forgotten. Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a family statement ...
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that recruitment waivers remain in force for federal universities. This statement comes after reports suggested a policy change. The ministry explained the approval process for recruitment in federal universities.
The Osun State Police Command has declared two former chieftains of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Wakili Nurudeen, known as Alowonle, and Olayemi Ojo, alias Sibi, wanted in connection with the murder of Dauda Oyeyemi, also known as Emir. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura disclosed this on ...
A 33,000-litre tanker conveying petroleum products caught fire under Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday, causing panic among motorists and passers-by. The incident occurred at about 3pm when the tanker, which was transporting products from a depot, fell between the inward and outward sections of the bridge and ...
The Osun State Police Command has paraded six suspects over the murder of Dauda Oyeyemi, also known as Emir. According to the police chief, the suspects are Tijani Ismail, Akinsola Ekundayo, Sijuade Moruf Oyinlola, Ayeni Adegbola Olalekan, Hammed Olalekan Dauda (aka Jagaban) and Waliu Adejare (aka Jay Jay). The parade ...
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, will on Thursday induct its maiden set of 109 nursing graduates. The induction marks a milestone for the institution's nursing programme. The ceremony is expected to formally admit the graduates into the nursing profession. Further details of the event were not immediately provided.
Former Delta State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah, has described the late former governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a visionary leader who revolutionised governance through innovative policies and programmes. Ogeah, who served during Uduaghan's second term, said the late governor's overriding concern was improving living standards across Delta State ...
The Institute for Dietetics in Nigeria has called on the National Assembly to withdraw the proposed nutritionists' council bill. The institute argued that the legislation does not adequately ensure that only qualified and certified professionals are permitted to practise in the nutrition and dietetics field. It warned that the bill ...
The Federal Government has tightened recruitment controls in federal universities, directing vice-chancellors to justify manpower requests based on staffing needs, labour-market demand, and national human capital development priorities. The directive, issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, comes amid concerns over rising manpower requests by tertiary institutions and ...
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing it as a national loss. According to Tinubu, Uduaghan's administration pursued initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare delivery and the general welfare of residents. Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of ...
Media expert and activist Austine Aghomi has challenged the Delta State Government to release the report of the administrative panel of inquiry into the death of Unity Ekwevugbe Adeda and publish a white paper stating its position on the findings. Aghomi, Coordinator of Journalists for Just Development of the Niger ...
The Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital will hold its inaugural induction ceremony on Thursday for 109 graduates of its College of Nursing Sciences. The graduates completed a four-year training programme. The ceremony marks the first induction of its kind for the college.
A 45,000-litre diesel tanker fell and burst into flames at Otedola Bridge, causing panic at the scene. According to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) official Oke-Osanyintolu, two adult males were rescued from the scene. They were given pre-hospital medical care by paramedics from LASEMA's Lagos Response Unit and an ...
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has indefinitely closed its Ejigbo Fire Station following reported repeated assaults on its personnel. The Service said the decision was taken to protect firefighters and firefighting equipment after personnel were allegedly attacked at the station on Tuesday, October 13, and again on Friday ...
The United States has placed 11 African countries under its highest travel advisory, warning American citizens against visiting the destinations because of security and other risks. The Level 4 "Do not travel" designation is the highest of the department's four travel warning categories. The countries listed as of October 2026 ...
A tanker caught fire under the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday, prompting a response from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. The agency said it received a distress alert about the incident at approximately 4:24 pm and deployed its Tiger team to the scene. The agency's spokesperson ...
The Nigerian Air Force has reduced the water level at the site of a crashed aircraft in Ondo State as recovery operations entered their 14th day. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said continuous pumping had substantially lowered the water level. Personnel are working to ...
A sudden fire has erupted under the Lagos-Ibadan expressway bridge, causing panic and anxiety in the area. Reports describe the extent of the devastation from the incident. Further details on the cause and impact were not immediately provided.
Two persons have died as a result of massive flooding that ravaged over 18 communities in Nasarawa State. The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lafia, stating that the flood displaced many people and destroyed several buildings and farmlands ...
Two firms have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged role of Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in a disputed $2.1 million land transaction. The petitioners, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, through their lawyers ...
The Nigerian Air Force has reported significant progress in dewatering operations at the site of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as recovery efforts entered their 14th day on Monday. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters ...
A crash occurred along the Otedola Bridge axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, leaving four passengers injured. The drivers involved in the incident have been handed over to the police. The location has previously recorded accidents.
Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris and the governors of five states are expected at the launch of the Converged Digital Newsroom of the Media Trust Group. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the company's corporate headquarters in Abuja. The minister will serve ...
A fire outbreak has razed 15 shops and partially damaged 25 others at the Bodija foodstuffs market in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The inferno affected a row of 44 shops, with losses estimated at millions of naira, and reportedly started in one of the shops before ...
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects over an alleged witchcraft accusation that triggered a violent attack on a 60-year-old man and his family in Gobirawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area. The suspects allegedly attacked the man and his 30-year-old son after accusing the son of witchcraft following ...
Seven Filipino workers were injured in attacks in Saudi Arabia. Yemen's Houthi group has repeatedly targeted the airport in the country in recent days. Further details on the condition of the injured workers were not provided.
The Ogun State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Commander Tijjani Rabe, has mourned the death of Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi. Ogunjobi was the Sector Commander of RS 2.2, Ogun State Sector. Rabe expressed his condolences over the demise of the FRSC boss.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in connection with an alleged witchcraft accusation. The accusation led to a violent attack on a 60-year-old man and his family in Gobirawa Village, Alkaleri. The arrests followed the attack on the family.
The Edo State Special Criminal Court rejected a police application seeking to remand the nonagenarian father of the African Democratic Congress Edo South senatorial candidate, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, and three others in correctional custody. The application was based on allegations bordering on cultism and a land dispute. Presiding Judge Justice Aigbona ...
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has described the death of former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan as a major loss to Delta State and Nigeria. Dafinone's statement was reported by The Nation Newspaper. The senator expressed his condolences, highlighting the significance of Uduaghan's passing.
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has announced plans to increase the state allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state. The governor made the announcement, according to The Nation Newspaper. The proposed upward review is intended to support corps members serving in Jigawa State.
A fire broke out on Monday at the Bodija foodstuffs market in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, destroying property and valuables worth millions of Naira. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The incident affected shops at the popular market.
The chairperson of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) Women Wing, Niger State, has stated that poorly planned settlements can worsen flooding, hinder security operations, and restrict access to essential public services. The statement highlights the risks associated with inadequate planning. The NITP Women Wing emphasized the need for ...
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71. He combined a career in medicine with a long journey through public service and partisan politics. Uduaghan governed Delta State for eight years. His death was reported by The Nation Newspaper.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mourned the passing of former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, praising his commitment to dialogue and confidence-building during a period of heightened political tension in Nigeria. CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh expressed sadness over the death and extended sympathies to Uduaghan's ...
Four passengers sustained multiple fractures in a road crash involving a Toyota Highlander and a commercial Mazda bus at Otedola, inward Berger, Lagos State, during the morning rush hour. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) rescued the injured passengers. The ...