Ibadan Council Warns Politicians Against Disrespecting Olubadan Stool
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has cautioned politicians in Oyo State against actions and statements it described as disrespectful to the revered stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The warning was issued on Monday by the council’s President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, in a statement released in Ibadan through its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide. Ajewole […]
Yahaya Bello Urges Kogi Politicians to Embrace Unity
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has called on political aspirants in the state to prioritise unity, patience and leadership anchored on legacy as political activities intensify ahead of future elections. Bello made the appeal during a meeting with members of the Kogi State House of Assembly, according to a statement issued Monday in Lokoja […]
Kwara Police Deny Alleged Unlawful Detention of Minor
The Kwara State Police Command has denied allegations that it unlawfully detained a minor in Arandun community, Irepodun Local Government Area, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the command said the controversy stemmed from a housebreaking and theft case reported on April […]
4 Migrants Found Dead Near Slovenia Border in Croatia
Croatian police have reported that four migrants were found dead near the border with Slovenia after being transported in what authorities described as “inhumane conditions” inside a truck. The incident occurred near the village of Donje Prilisce, about 70 kilometres southwest of the capital, Zagreb. Police said two other migrants were taken to hospital in […]
Lagos Agency Enrolls 1,320 Residents in Free Health Cover
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority has provided free health insurance coverage for 1,320 residents across the state’s three senatorial districts under the ILERA EKO health initiative. The programme, implemented in partnership with the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), covers 360 individuals and 240 families. Each family plan includes four beneficiaries, bringing the […]
NIS Denies Claims of Irregular Passport Payment Channels
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed online allegations concerning its passport application and payment system, describing them as false and misleading. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the agency said its digital passport processing system remains secure and fully government-approved, warning the public against misinformation. It reiterated that all […]
Police Probe Killing of Suspect in Delta, Officer Faces Prosecution
The Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. According to police authorities, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, after Ogidi received a parcel from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The package, which he attempted to send onward to […]
IEDPU Celebrates Emir Sulu-Gambari’s Return from Overseas Trip
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union has welcomed the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CON, following his return from a two-month annual vacation in Turkey. In a statement, the National President of the union, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, described the monarch’s return to Ilorin as a positive development, noting that residents of the […]
SERAP, NGE Urge Tinubu, Governors to Protect Journalists, Tackle Insecurity
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have called on the administration of Bola Tinubu, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently safeguard press freedom and address worsening insecurity across parts of northern Nigeria. The call was made in a joint statement to mark World […]
D’Tigress End U.S. Tour with Heavy Loss to Indiana Fever
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, concluded their United States tour with a 105–57 defeat to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game, played before a crowd of over 10,000 fans, saw the Fever dominate from the opening quarter, establishing control through superior ball movement, spacing, and transition play. Indiana raced to a […]
