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target=_blank>School Abduction: Makinde restricts ‘okada’ operations in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 aimed at strengthening security, enforcing vehicle registration regulations and improving traffic management across the state. The development followed heightened security concerns after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area. The order also imposed restrictions on the operations
target=_blank>30 vehicles seized as Police enforce ban on tinted glasses in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for violating regulations on tinted glasses. Vehicles with obscure number plates and improper vehicle registration were also seized in the operation which held across Abuja. Addressing journalists on Friday, FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, said the operation was designed to curb
target=_blank>Nine Soldiers Killed Defending Military Base
Boko Haram insurgents have killed soldiers at a military formation at Mandara-Girau, in Biu local government area of Borno State. Mandara-Girau is located few kilometers away from Biu town. Security sources revealed that the attackers stormed the military location in the early hours of Friday and opened fire on the troops, amidst heavy rainfall. He
target=_blank>Taraba LG Imposes 24-Hour Curfew over Rising Attacks
The Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has imposed a 24-hour curfew following a fresh wave of killings and destruction of property by suspected armed militia groups. The suspected militia, it was gathered, has carried out several attacks on Wurkum communities around Didango, Mutum Daya Kodai, Gurum and other neighbouring settlements, leaving several people
target=_blank>ADC: Our Candidates Have No EFCC Baggage
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State has said its candidates for the 2027 general elections are not linked to any cases with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is just as it also ruled out collapsing into any of the existing political parties ahead of the polls. The party’s National Publicity
target=_blank>Court orders CAC to restore NYCN registration, return certificate
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and accord it necessary rights. The court also directed the commission to reinstate Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo and other members of its Board of Trustees accordingly while declaring recognition
target=_blank>Taraba bridge collapses after heavy rainfall
A bridge linking Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, with communities in Yorro and Zing local government areas, as well as parts of Adamawa State, collapsed on Friday following over five hours of heavy rainfall. The incident, which is the second collapse of the structure in two years, has cut off hundreds of rural communities from
target=_blank>Troops rescue six kidnap victims, search for missing driver in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) said they have rescued six travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin Sanyin Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops also said efforts were ongoing to locate and rescue the driver of the vehicle who is still missing. The incident occurred in the
target=_blank>8-month pregnant housewife files for divorce
An eight-month pregnant housewife, Halima Yusuf, has filed a petition for confirmation of divorce in the Upper Area Court Mararaba, Nasarawa State. Yusuf accused her husband, Isah, of beating her. In the petition, she also accused her husband of neglecting his responsibilities. “We got married under the Sharia Islamic law. Isah does not provide food,
target=_blank>Ex-DLA Presidential aspirant confirms refund of N10.8m nomination fee
A former Presidential Aspirant of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Mrs Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, has confirmed a refund of N10.8 million of her presidential nomination fee. Busari-Akinnadeju, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Akure, said that the party had paid N10.8 million leaving a balance of N1.2
target=_blank>CIPM and UNILAG lead conversation on ethical AI adoption and the future of work
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has called for the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), stressing the need to balance innovation with ethics, accountability, and human-centred values as the technology continues to reshape the world of work. The call was made at the CIPM 3rd International Academic Conference, organised in collaboration
CIPM and UNILAG lead conversation on ethical AI adoption and the future of work
target=_blank>2027: ‘Judiciary targeting oppositons’ – ADC drags Chief Judge Tsoho to court
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed a suit before a High Court in Abuja involving the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, over concerns arising from an ongoing leadership dispute within the party. Also joined in the suit is the National Judicial Council (NJC), which the party said had not
2027: ‘Judiciary targeting oppositons’ – ADC drags Chief Judge Tsoho to court
target=_blank>Zamfara ADC faces internal crisis as two rival factions emerge
The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has been thrown into a leadership crisis following the emergence of two rival factions, each claiming control of the party’s structure in the state. The factions are led by Kabiru Garba Gusau and Shehu Muhammad Maisshanu Guluba, both of whom insist they are the legitimate
Zamfara ADC faces internal crisis as two rival factions emerge
target=_blank>FCT Police arrest suspects dressed in military uniform, brandishing weapons in viral video
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command says its operatives have successfully apprehended suspects captured in viral video, brandishing AK-47 rifles and dressed in military camouflage. Video clip of suspected bandits with walkie-talkies and weapons recently went viral on social media. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed
FCT Police arrest suspects dressed in military uniform, brandishing weapons in viral video
target=_blank> Nigerian Police mourn death of AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Kanayo V. Uzuegbu. AIG Uzuegbu dedicated over 30 years to the Nigeria Police Force, during which he was recognised for his professionalism, distinction and commitment to public safety. Hailing from the Umuaka Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, he
Nigerian Police mourn death of AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu
target=_blank>Osimhen named among world’s top five strikers
Galatasaray assistant head coach, Ismael Garcia Gomez, has named Victor Osimhen among the world’s top five strikers. Gomez stated this while listing some of the key attributes the Nigerian international possesses. Osimhen has been impressive since joining Galatasaray from Napoli, and he has been linked to a host of top European clubs, including Real Madrid,
Osimhen named among world’s top five strikers
target=_blank>Kebbi NYCN announces timetable for local council elections
The Kebbi State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has announced plans to conduct elections into its local government chapters following the expiration of the tenure of existing council executives across the state. The State Chairman of the council, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar Khalifa, disclosed this on Friday during a media briefing held at
Kebbi NYCN announces timetable for local council elections
target=_blank>Oyo abduction: Reckless, politically dangerous -PDP slams Fayose over allegation on Makinde
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lashed out at former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over his allegation of the Oyo kidnapping being orchestrated by Governor Seyi Makinde, to blackmail President Bola Tinubu. A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the South West, Sanya Atofarati, condemned and described the allegation as reckless,
Oyo abduction: Reckless, politically dangerous -PDP slams Fayose over allegation on Makinde
target=_blank>Lagos 2027: Agege APC leaders protest in Abuja, reject assembly primary outcome
Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Friday took their protest to the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, challenging the outcome of the party’s primary election for Agege Constituency I ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, led by Johnson Kolawole, alleged that the results of the
Lagos 2027: Agege APC leaders protest in Abuja, reject assembly primary outcome
target=_blank>Osun Police arrest man over false bandit invasion social media alarm
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Odetayo Adebayo Samuel of Ila Orangun, for allegedly spreading false security information on social media that caused panic among residents across the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and signed by the spokesperson, DSP
Osun Police arrest man over false bandit invasion social media alarm
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