Court Fixes June 9 for Blessing CEO Bail Ruling
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 9, 2026, to rule on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist Blessing CEO in her ongoing N36 million fraud case. The case is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial […]
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued six travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin Sanyin road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when gunmen reportedly intercepted a vehicle travelling from Lafia in Nasarawa State to Jos, the Plateau State capital. Confirming […]
BREAKING…. Makinde Restricts Night Motorcycle Operations Over Insecurity
Seyi Makinde has ordered a restriction on motorcycle operations across Oyo State between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of efforts to address growing security concerns in the state. The governor announced the directive in an Executive Order issued on Friday, amid ongoing efforts to secure the release of abducted teachers and schoolchildren kidnapped […]
UN Links Libya Conflict Weapons to Sahel Extremist Groups
The United Nations has revealed that weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict later spread across the Sahel region and ended up in the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Speaking at a meeting on illicit firearms at the UN headquarters in New York, UN official Izumi Nakamitsu said arms stolen or […]
Kebbi Governor Inspects Flood-Damaged Roads in Dandi
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Thursday visited Dandi Local Government Area to assess roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall in the area. The inspection focused on the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, both of which serve as major links between Fana town and neighbouring communities. A statement issued by the governor’s Special […]
Ekiti LG Vice Chair Arraigned Over Alleged Fake Kidnap
The Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, alongside three other suspects over allegations of conspiracy and staging a fake kidnapping. Police spokesperson SP Sunday Abutu confirmed that the suspects were brought before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti after the conclusion of investigations into the […]
2027: Datti Says He Advised Obi to Work With Kwankwaso
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has revealed that he advised Peter Obi to align politically with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso long before reports of a possible alliance between the two politicians emerged. Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure during an interview on Symfoni TV, where he spoke about opposition politics and coalition-building ahead […]
Agbonlahor Doubts Alexander-Arnold’s Chances Under Mourinho
Former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor has expressed concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s prospects at Real Madrid amid reports linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the club. Speaking alongside former Rangers striker Ally McCoist on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor suggested Alexander-Arnold could struggle for regular playing time if Mourinho takes charge at the Santiago Bernabéu. He also […]
Reps Probe NILDS DG Over Alleged Political Activities
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of involvement in partisan politics while holding public office. The probe followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved during Thursday’s plenary by Katsina lawmaker Salisu Yusuf […]
BREAKING…. NNPCL, Others Reduce Petrol Pump Prices
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several filling stations have reduced petrol pump prices following a recent cut in gantry prices by Dangote Refinery. A market survey conducted in Abuja on Wednesday showed that NNPCL retail outlets reduced the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) to ₦1,335 per litre from ₦1,364. Other marketers, including NIPCO […]
