Fire guts filling station in Abuja
Fire has engulfed the AYM Shafa filling station in the Area 3 district of the Federal Capital Territory. The fire, which broke out around 10 p.m. on Thursday, was still raging as of the time of filing this report. Although the cause of the outbreak could not be immediately ascertained, firefighters from the Federal Fire […]
Davido Tackles Bashir Ahmad Over Osun Governorship Election
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has criticised former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad over his remarks concerning the Osun State governorship election. The disagreement followed a post by Davido on his X handle on Thursday, in which he praised President Bola Tinubu’s telephone conversation with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over […]
BREAKING…Kidnapped Yashikira Royal Family Members Regain Freedom
By Balikisu Abdulmumini Members of the Royal Family of the Yashikira Emirate in Kwara State who were abducted by kidnappers have regained their freedom and have returned home safely. The Emirate announced the development in a statement posted on its official page on Thursday night. According to EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM’s findings, the group said: […]
City Boy Movement Removes Oyo Coordinator
The City Boy Movement (CBM) has removed Ahmed Ajibola as its Oyo State Coordinator following disciplinary proceedings over allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination and actions deemed detrimental to the organisation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement said the decision followed a disciplinary process that began on June 2, 2026, when Ajibola was served […]
FG to Establish Six Regional Autism Centres in 2027
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish Autism Centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones from 2027 as part of efforts to improve diagnosis, therapy and inclusive education for children with autism and other developmental disorders. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday, describing it as a […]
Tinubu Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Government Account
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately vacate the court order freezing the Osun State Government’s bank account. The directive followed the EFCC’s decision to obtain a court order freezing the state’s account with First Bank, a move that came 10 days before the Osun State governorship election […]
Tinubu directs EFCC to vacate court order freezing Osun govt account ahead of guber poll
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately vacate the court order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the timing of the action is “inauspicious” with the state’s governorship election days away. In a Statehouse statement issued Thursday, August 6, 2026, the President said he […]
TCN Arrests Suspect Over Yola-Jalingo Tower Vandalism
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the arrest of a key suspect in the vandalism of six transmission towers along the Yola-Jalingo 330kV transmission line, with part of the stolen components recovered. In a statement on Wednesday, TCN said the vandalised towers, identified as T995, T998, T999, T1002, T1003 and T1004, were discovered […]
VDM Demands Transparency Before Honouring Police Invitation
Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has said he is willing to honour a police invitation over allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, provided the investigation is conducted transparently. In a statement issued by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, […]
IGP Removes Six MOPOL Commanders Over Extortion Allegations
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has removed six Commanding Officers of the Nigeria Police Force Mobile Police (MOPOL) and Operations units attached to TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following allegations of extortion involving personnel under their command. The officers were reportedly removed after a police investigative panel set up […]
