Bayelsa State Police Command has launched an investigation following the arrest of a suspected ritualist allegedly found in possession of suspected human parts in Yenagoa, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Peter...
By BARBARA KALU, Yenagoa
The member representing Magumeri Local Government Area in the Borno State House of Assembly, Audu Mustapha, has dismissed reports and a viral video circulating on social media claiming that he broke down in tears while pleading with constituents to support his re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections....
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed higher on Wednesday as performances from major stocks including Airtel Africa and Dangote Sugar, boosted the market capitalization by N628.5 billion.According to data from the NGX Daily Official List, the market capitalization rose to N155.78 trillion from N155.15 trillion recorded on Tuesday. The All-Share Index...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to expanding access to quality education, particularly with the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State. Zulum made the commendation while reacting to the recent appointment of...
A political pressure group under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Capacity Movement, has rejected the purported endorsement of former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, as a consensus candidate for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The group described the endorsement as undemocratic, misleading...
Registrar and Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO) professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has disclosed NECO had evolved from a struggling national institution facing public distrust and infrastructure challenges into an internationally recognised examination body known for professionalism and integrity. To this end, he noted that the council now conducts...
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has begun his re-election bid with the submission of his nomination form for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) with a call on party faithful to support his aspiration. Speaking at the Victor Attah...
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. Justice Egwuatu granted the order following an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)....
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has directed all Commissioners of Police nationwide to immediately commence a comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective Commands and formations. The directive was issued during the Emergency Conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comprehensive economic restructuring is rebuilding the pillars of Nigeria’s economy every state of the federation can depend on, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima , has said. He identified the outcome of the restructuring, aimed at reducing subnational dependence on the federal government, largely through...
National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at its meeting held on Thursday, 7 May 2026 in Awka, Anambra State, adopted a resolution strongly condemning the recent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa. NEC expressed grave concern over...
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman on 12- count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33.8billion. The judge also deferred his sentence to May 13, 2026 because the former Minister was not...
Fresh tension has gripped parts of Plateau State after gunmen attacked Nding Susut community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, killing five members of the same family and injuring three others. The attack reportedly happened on Tuesday night when the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents...
Iran has denied accusations that it attacked a South Korean cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as United States President Donald Trump warned that Washington could resume military strikes if ongoing negotiations collapse. The Iranian Embassy in Seoul on Thursday dismissed claims linking Tehran to an explosion aboard...
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have recorded significant operational successes in Kogi State, rescuing kidnapped victims and foiling a terrorist logistics movement in separate but coordinated operations conducted on 6 May 2026. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, announced this in...
Nigeria Police Force, through the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against financial crimes with the uncovering of a sophisticated fraud syndicate responsible for the diversion of over Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira (₦713,900,000) from customers’ accounts. A...
Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as ministers following their screening during plenary at the Committee of the Whole. President Bola Tinubu had forwarded their names to the Red Chamber a day earlier, requesting speedy confirmation in line with Section 147(2) of the 1999...
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna Central Senatorial District, including all seven local government chairmen in the zone, have endorsed former Senator Shehu Sani as their preferred candidate for the 2027 Senate election. The endorsement was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna, where the State...
A storm is brewing within the Arewa Consultative Forum (APC) following allegations of grievous misconduct against the Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BOT) Alhaji Bashi Dalhatu prompting a recommendation for his suspension and a full forensic audit of the forum’s finances. Chairman of the Ethics and conduct Committee,...