Explosion at Ogun Barracks Causes No Casualties, says Army The Nigerian Army has confirmed that there were no casualties in an explosion that rocked the Alamala Barracks in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday morning. The incident was a result of an accidental detonation of an old ordnance within the barracks’ ammunition depot. In a statement, […]
Liverpool to Honour Diogo Jota at EPL Opener, ‘Forever 20’ Shirt Unveiled Liverpool FC will pay a lasting tribute to former forward Diogo Jota at their Premier League season opener against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield tonight, following his tragic death in a car crash last month. The club has confirmed a series of poignant commemorations, […]
Police Announce Movement Restrictions in Kaduna for Saturday’s By-elections The Kaduna State Police Command has announced a restriction of movement in four local government areas to ensure the peaceful and successful conduct of the by-elections scheduled for Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mansir Hassan, issued a statement on Friday in Kaduna, stating […]
PenCom Urges FG to Raise Police Pension Contribution to 20% Amidst Welfare Concerns The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has formally urged the Federal Government to increase its pension contribution for police officers from the current 10% to 20%, as part of a comprehensive plan to address the welfare concerns of retired officers. The recommendation was […]
Police Arrest Fake Ophthalmologist for Treating Patients with Concoction in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Gabriel Gideon, for allegedly operating as a fake ophthalmologist and administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. The arrest came after a tip-off exposed his fraudulent activities in the state. According to […]
INEC Moves Sensitive Materials to Ogun, Deploys 2,445 Officers for By-election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State has announced its readiness for the upcoming by-election, confirming the deployment of 2,445 officers and sensitive materials to the polling units. The by-election for the Ijebu-East State Constituency is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August […]
Six Arrested as Lagos Police Investigate Deadly Cult Clash The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists in connection with the gruesome murder of a 30-year-old man, Kamoru, popularly known as “Keeper,” during a recent cult clash in the Ebute Meta area of the state. The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation […]
DSS Arrests Leader of Mahmuda Terrorist Group, Sparks Jubilation In a significant victory against insecurity, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the leader of a newly emerged terror group, Abubakar Abba Mahmuda. The arrest of the mastermind, who has been a source of fear for communities in Kwara and Niger states, has been […]
Peter Obi Faults Tinubu’s Planned 12-Day Foreign Trip, Calls It ‘Insensitive’ Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over his planned 12-day foreign trip to Japan and Brazil, describing the travel as insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening economic and security crises. In a statement posted on his official […]
FG Places Seven-Year Ban on Establishment of New Federal Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has announced a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The landmark decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is aimed at tackling the “unchecked proliferation” of under-utilised institutions and prioritizing the quality […]
Civil Society Slams Arrest of 48 Student Protesters in Bauchi A civil society organization, the Youth Arise Movement (YAM), has strongly condemned the arrest of 48 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, who were protesting against persistent armed robbery attacks on their campus. The group has called for the students’ immediate and unconditional release, arguing […]
Lawyer: Freed Ibom Air Passenger Undecided on Suing Airline Following her release from custody, the passenger at the center of the viral Ibom Air assault incident, Comfort Emmanson, is yet to decide whether to file a civil lawsuit against the airline. This was disclosed by a legal representative, who confirmed that she is currently recuperating […]
LAUTECH Confirms Murder of Student During Sign-Out Ceremony, Police Arrest 16 Suspects The Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed the tragic death of one of its students, Mr. Marvelous Olanrewaju Babalola, who was fatally shot during an unauthorized sign-out ceremony. The incident, which occurred last week, has prompted a police […]
Rivers Police Detain Pastor Amid Allegations of Child Abuse The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, on charges of subjecting minors to dehumanizing treatment during a three-day church program. The arrest followed a swift police response to a disturbing video that had gone viral on social media. According to […]
NBA, Others Condemn Ibom Air Over Female Passenger’s Assault; Court Discharges Accused The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), alongside other civil society groups, has strongly condemned Ibom Air and airport security for their handling of a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was involved in a violent altercation aboard a Uyo-to-Lagos flight. The incident, which went viral […]
EFCC Grants Ex-Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal, Bail Amid ₦189bn Fraud Allegation The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, following his detention over allegations of financial misconduct. The release came on Tuesday after a day of interrogation regarding alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals […]
Barau FC Celebrates Promotion with N17.5m, Motorcycles for Players In a grand gesture to celebrate their historic promotion to Nigeria’s top flight, the players of Barau FC have been rewarded with a sum of ₦17.5 million and 35 brand-new motorcycles. The generous gifts were presented by the club’s founder and sponsor, the Deputy President of […]
Ogun Local Governments Launch Health Scheme for 8,000 Okada Riders In a joint effort to improve the welfare and safety of transport workers, the chairmen of Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South local governments have announced plans to enroll at least 8,000 commercial motorcyclists into the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme. The initiative is a proactive […]
Police Mandate Peace Accord for Edo By-election Candidates In a proactive move to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process, the Nigeria Police Force in Edo State has mandated a peace accord for all candidates participating in the upcoming by-elections. The accord is a formal commitment by the political parties and their candidates to […]
Livestock Supply at Risk in Oyo as Cattle Breeders Take Stand Against Anti-Grazing Legislation In a move that could disrupt the state’s food supply chain, a coalition of cattle breeders and dealers has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Oyo State government, threatening to halt all livestock sales and shut down cattle markets if their […]