Security operatives in Edo State have arrested 113 suspected kidnappers following a coordinated early-morning operation in Agbede and Iruekpen. The raids, carried out around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, were led by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, and targeted settlements locally known as “zangos,” where ransom payments were allegedly...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin
All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected allegations linking it to a reported shooting incident involving Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, describing the claims as “delusional” and “baseless.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, and...
All Progressive Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman North East zone, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, has donated 21 trucks of foodstuffs to both Christians and Muslims. Speaking during the distribution of the food items in Yola on Wednesday, the representative of Salihu, a chieftain of APC, Alhaji Danjuma Ilyasu, sai the foodstuffs...
Christian leaders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have formally adopted a new identity, unveiling the Forum of Northern Christians, also known as the Northern Christian Association, in a move aimed at clarifying their mandate and strengthening their regional voice. The decision was taken...
Galatasaray booked their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after edging past Juventus in a dramatic extra-time encounter, with Victor Osimhen delivering the decisive goal. The thrilling tie, which ended 7–5 on aggregate, saw Juventus mount a remarkable fightback despite being reduced to 10 men in...
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed the purchase of a 25 percent stake in Spanish club Almeria, moving further into football ownership. The deal makes the former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward a minority shareholder in the club, which currently competes in Spain’s second division and is owned by a...
Real Madrid are through to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League after a 2-1 win over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Kylian Mbappe missed the match due to a knee issue, leaving Madrid to attack without their main summer signing. Benfica struck...
Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through enhanced cooperation in media, communication, economy, and security. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this while receiving the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yosef Bin...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as a gun attack and assassination attempt in Edo State targeting former governor John Oyegun, party leader Peter Obi, and Olumide Akpata, declaring that the ruling party is proving to be a terrorist organisation. In a statement by National...
Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major success in its ongoing fight against armed robbery, following the arrest of suspected members of a five-man robbery gang operating in Ibadan. The breakthrough came after credible intelligence revealed that a resident, Ezekiel Inije, was attacked and robbed at gunpoint along...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The decision according to a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, underscored President Tinubu led administration’s commitment to...
Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has warned Real Estate managers across the country against money laundering in the country. Mr. Olukoyede gave this warning when he received the Executives of Association of Real Estate and Property Managers, AREAPM, Edo State who paid a...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide. President Tinubu made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja....
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that public service reforms are not only implemented but clearly communicated to Nigerians to strengthen transparency, accountability and digital governance. The Minister stated this during a courtesy visit by the Director-General, Dasuki Ibrahim...
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has disbursed ₦300 million to resolve the lingering mosque ownership crisis in Donga, the headquarters of Donga Local Government Area in southern Taraba State. The intervention, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at preventing further unrest among three Muslim groups in the area and restoring...
Taraba State Government has explained that the recent arrest of Global Methodist Church cleric, Rev. Bazel Yoila, was carried out strictly to maintain law and order in the state. The government made this clarification following widespread reports and social media commentaries alleging misconduct in the arrest carried out by...
Civil society groups nationwide have announced plans to hold a mass rally on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, calling for the removal of Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. The move follows allegations that the judge failed to declare multiple bank accounts and breached Nigeria’s...
A new era of diplomatic and economic engagement for Nigerian youth has begun with the official appointment of Hon. Austin Akpehe as the Ambassador of China for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora The appointment, effective February 24th, 2026, was confirmed by the Office of the President...
Department of State Service (DSS) has failed to arraign the former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai at the Federal High Court, Abuja, today. The prosecutor in the matter requested the court to grant a two-week adjournment to enable the DSS produce El-Rufai, who is in the custody of...