Brandon Hudspeth Resumes Duty as US Consul General in Lagos
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the arrival of Brandon Hudspeth as the new Consul General at the US Consulate General in Lagos. Hudspeth will serve a three-year term as the senior US government representative covering 17 states in southern Nigeria. He succeeds Rick Swart, who retired from the US Foreign Service in […]
Ayodele Reveals What Fubara Must Do to Remain Politically Relevant
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara that his political ambitions could be at risk if he continues to ignore what the cleric described as divine guidance. In a video shared on Facebook on Friday, Ayodele said he had previously cautioned the governor about […]
Police Arrest Five Over Fake Herbal Products in Kano
Police officers at the Zone One Headquarters in Kano have arrested five suspects over alleged impersonation and the production and distribution of counterfeit herbal medicines. The suspects were arrested following a complaint filed on August 10 by Abdulwahab Abubakar, Chief Executive Officer of Abdulwahab Abubakar Herbal and Islamic Clinic in Bauchi. According to the Zone […]
INEC Begins Distribution of Sensitive Materials for Osun Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials to the 30 local government areas of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. INEC National Commissioner supervising the Osun election, Kunle Ajayi, disclosed this on Friday, saying the distribution was being carried out from the Central Bank of Nigeria office in […]
Akwa Ibom Police Intensify Traffic Law Enforcement
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists and other road users against violating traffic laws, saying offenders will face legal action. The command said it would sustain its statewide traffic enforcement exercise across the state’s 31 local government areas. In a statement issued in Uyo on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon […]
Adegoke, Alagbe Clash Over ADC Oyo Governorship Ticket
Mr Taofeek Adegoke has declared himself the authentic governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Oyo State for the 2027 general elections. Adegoke made the declaration while reacting to claims by another aspirant, Gbemileke Alagbe, who reportedly said he was the ADC’s governorship candidate for the election. Adegoke, who is the Aare Egbe […]
Kemi Adeosun Mourns Husband, Recalls 33 Years Together
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has described the death of her husband, Adeniyi Adeosun, as painful while expressing gratitude for the years they spent together. Adeosun spoke on Thursday during the funeral service for her husband, who died in Lagos on August 5 at the age of 62. “I’m heartbroken, I’ve found it difficult […]
Gumi Urges Sharia States to Fund Marriage Support
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said governments operating under Shariah law should use public funds to support marriage arrangements for people who cannot afford to marry. Gumi made the position known in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, arguing that governments in Shariah-governed societies have a responsibility to address social challenges arising […]
Niger Police Arrest 147 Suspects in Crackdown on Thuggery
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 147 suspects in separate operations targeting criminal hideouts, thuggery and other alleged offences across the state. The command said 139 suspects were arrested in Suleja and surrounding communities following a reported violent rally and unlawful assembly in the area. In a crime bulletin issued on Friday, the police […]
19-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Alleged Attempt to Poison Husband
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Aisha Musa, for allegedly attempting to poison her husband in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area. The police said the suspect, who had been married for about 40 days, allegedly mixed a poisonous substance into her husband’s food on August 12, 2026. According to the […]
