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target=_blank>Man jailed for stealing tomatoes in Ondo
By Promise Adagba An Akure Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has sentenced a 26-year-old man, Samuel Douglass, to 12-month imprisonment for stealing four baskets of fresh tomatoes valued at N140,000. Douglass was arraigned by the police on a one-count charge of stealing before Magistrate Olusola Olujobi. The prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyere, told the court that the
target=_blank>Makkah Grand Mosque muezzin dies after final call to prayer
Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Hamza Al-Madani, the muezzin of the Makkah Grand Mosque, Masjid Al Haram, has died, after reportedly delivering his final Adhan (call to prayer) on Monday. His death was announced early Monday by Inside the Haramain in a post on X. According to the post, Al-Madani raised his final Adhan at Masjid
target=_blank>JAMB Sacks Worker ‘Extorting Candidates’, Warns Staff
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates. JAMB disclosed the sanction in its release bulletin on Monday, saying the action formed part of its renewed efforts to rid the admission and examination processes of fraud and misconduct. The board
target=_blank>Commuters Stranded As Residents Protest Renewed Attacks in Niger
Residents of farming communities in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State blocked the Mokwa-New Bussa road on Monday to protest persistent attacks on their communities by terrorists. The protest was led by the Borgu Youth Federation, with members of several associations in Borgu Kingdom, including members of the National Union of Road
target=_blank>2027: Qadiriyya backs Tinubu, says ‘he has good mission for Nigeria’
The leader of the Qadiriyya Sufi sect in Africa, Sheikh Qaribullah Sheikh Nasiru Kabara, has declared the group’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, following the appointment of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. Sheikh Qaribullah spoke on Sunday when
target=_blank>Benue: Police arrest 17 over mob attack on passengers
The Police in Benue State have arrested 17 suspects over a mob attack on passengers of commercial vehicle at Adagi community along the Jato-Aka-Adikpo road in Kwande Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which followed a motor accident, left a senior police officer in coma, while the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kwande sustained
target=_blank>FULL LIST: Names of 37 miners who died in NSCDC custody emerge
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has released the names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The deceased were among scores of suspects arrested by the NSCDC during operations conducted on September 15 and 16 around the Lt
target=_blank>Man arraigned for allegedly destroying blocks, stealing roofing planks
A Chief Magistrate’s court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has arraigned a 61-year-old man, Akinola Folorunso, over an alleged malicious damage and stealing. The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant on or before September 15, 2026 at Ijadu area Ado-Ekiti within Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District maliciously damaged 20 pieces of concrete blocks valued at
target=_blank>Mutilated corpse of abducted woman found in Rivers community
Gunmen suspected to be spiritualists have killed a yet-to-be identified abducted young woman and dumped her corpse in a stream, after removing parts of her body. The woman was abducted from Ahoada Minta in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State and taken to Ogoda community in the neighbouring Ahoada West Local Government. According
target=_blank>Troops rescue 23 kidnap victims, arrest 4 terrorists in Sokoto
By Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 23 kidnapped victims and arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group during separate operations in Sokoto State. The troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, also foiled terrorist attacks in Wurno, Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas, according
target=_blank>‘Don’t hire mobs, buy votes’ – IGP Disu warns politicians ahead 2027 elections
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has warned politicians and their supporters against hiring thugs, buying votes or threatening voters and electoral officials during the 2027 general elections. Disu gave the warning on Monday at the sixth conference and retreat for senior police officers in Owerri, Imo State. He said the police would not tolerate electoral
‘Don’t hire mobs, buy votes’ – IGP Disu warns politicians ahead 2027 elections
target=_blank>Nigerian govt threatens to shut Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, gives reason
The Federal Government has warned that it would close the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if motorists and other road users fail to comply with safety measures and conditions along the route do not improve. The warning was issued by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare,
Nigerian govt threatens to shut Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, gives reason
target=_blank>Goals, Drama and Big Performances: What Defined the Start of the 1xCup 2026 Group Stage?
The opening round of the 1xCup 2026 group stage delivered fans an exciting start to the main phase of the tournament. From September 15 to 17, nine matches were played at Inspire Sports Arena, producing 22 goals and plenty of drama as teams showed character, intensity and determination to fight for a place in the
Goals, Drama and Big Performances: What Defined the Start of the 1xCup 2026 Group Stage?
target=_blank>Tinubu extends Europe vacation, returns to Nigeria this weekend
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria this weekend, the Presidency said on Monday. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London before travelling to Paris, France, where he held meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. The President’s Special
Tinubu extends Europe vacation, returns to Nigeria this weekend
target=_blank>Uzodinma wants to be Senate President – Wike on reason for face-off with APC Govs
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that his face-off with the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governors’ Forum stemmed from Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State’s alleged ambition to become Senate President in 2027. Wike made the claim during an interview with TVC News on Monday while reacting to the controversy surrounding the
Uzodinma wants to be Senate President – Wike on reason for face-off with APC Govs
target=_blank>LaLiga: He’s humble – Diego Godin names Real Madrid player he’d sign for Atletico
Atletico Madrid legend, Diego Godin, has named Fede Valverde as the player he would sign from Real Madrid if given the opportunity. Godin described the Uruguayan midfielder as a humble player, adding that he can play in all positions on the pitch. “Which Real Madrid player would I sign for Atletico? Fede Valverde,” Godin told
LaLiga: He’s humble – Diego Godin names Real Madrid player he’d sign for Atletico
target=_blank>Electricity workers vow nationwide shutdown over alleged assault by soldiers
The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, in Bauchi State, has threatened to shut down power supply over the alleged assault of its members by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF. The Deputy President of the association, Rilwanu Shehu, stated this during a peaceful demonstration staged by the workers on Monday in Bauchi. He
Electricity workers vow nationwide shutdown over alleged assault by soldiers
target=_blank>Abiodun moves to reconcile aggrieved APC members in Ogun East
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has moved to reconcile aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who lost in the party’s recent primaries, assuring them that there would be room for all within the party. Abiodun, who spoke on Monday in Ijebu-Ode during a meeting with APC leaders and stakeholders in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area,
Abiodun moves to reconcile aggrieved APC members in Ogun East
target=_blank>Troops neutralise five suspected Kaduna kidnappers during gun battle
Five suspected kidnappers and members of a criminal syndicate have been killed by troops during an encounter in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on September 21, 2026, following the arrest of five suspected notorious criminals and kidnappers by troops of Sub-Sector 71 in the area on September 20.
Troops neutralise five suspected Kaduna kidnappers during gun battle
target=_blank>2027: Obi, Atiku won In their imagination; they can’t defeat me in Rivers — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed claims by the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the ‘Obidient’ movement that they won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State, asserting that their victories existed only in their imagination. Speaking on TVC’s Journalists Hangout program monitored in Abuja, Wike insisted that
2027: Obi, Atiku won In their imagination; they can’t defeat me in Rivers — Wike
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