Church leaders to gather in Lagos for global systems conference
By Precious Enaike No fewer than 1,000 pastors and church leaders from across Africa and other parts of the world are expected to converge on Lagos on July 16 and 17, 2026, for the maiden edition of the Global Church Systems Conference (GCSC). The two-day conference, scheduled to hold at Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja, is […]
Police rescue 10 held amid Cross River-Benue communal tension
By Emma Una CALABAR — Police on Sunday rescued 10 persons who were being held in Ijegwu community, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, following renewed tensions between the community and neighbouring Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were reportedly detained after violence erupted in the border communities following the […]
Shinkafi petitions IGP to probe Dan Bello over Yari videos
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Executive Director of Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, urging an investigation into social media influencer Bello Galadanchi, popularly known as Dan Bello, over videos alleging that former Zamfara State governor and Senator Abdul’Aziz […]
Asia’s World Cup falls apart with just two countries remaining
The gap between Asia’s best teams and the rest has been laid bare by the region’s disappointing World Cup as just two AFC sides reached the knockout rounds.
NCC ranks among top three federal agencies in public service reforms
By Umeh JulietThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the Federal Government’s top three performing agencies in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The Commission secured third position, behind the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), following […]
MACBAN chairman’s killing threatens Benue peace efforts — IPCR
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has condemned the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, Ardo Risku Mohammed, describing the incident as a major setback to ongoing peacebuilding efforts in the state.
Fresh Plateau attacks claim community leader, injured woman
Two people have lost their lives in separate violent incidents in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Osun APC Guber candidate urges police to probe weekend shooting
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 15 election in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has called on the state Police Command to thoroughly investigate a shooting incident involving some party members during the weekend.
Muslim cleric opposes pardon, reintegration of criminals
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo An Islamic cleric, Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has condemned the pardon and reintegration of convicted criminals into society, describing the practice as inconsistent with Islamic principles. Abdulhakeem spoke on Saturday while delivering a lecture at the 20th anniversary of the Osun State Independent Shari’ah Panel in Osogbo. He argued that the implementation […]
Terrorists kill Imam, 3 others, abduct 12 in Sokoto
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an imam and three other persons and abducted 12 residents during an attack on Illela Dawagware village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Four get 95-year jail terms for rape in Niger
By Wole Mosadomi Minna — A Minna Senior Magistrate Court No. 4 has sentenced four men to a total of 95 years imprisonment after finding them guilty of gang-raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl. The convicts are Salisu Shehu Baura, Lawali Shaibu, Haruna Musa Saidu and Bello, all of Kontagora town in Niger State. One […]
