US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank account
A former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings to himself and his relatives.
Bayelsa PDP to Diri: Prioritise hunger, poverty reduction in second half of 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has urged Governor Douye Diri to make the fight against hunger, poverty and worsening economic hardship the central focus of his administration in the second half of 2026.
‘I’ll no longer represent Senegal untill…’ – Gueye says after World Cup exit
“I’ll come back to speak about our elimination, but today I announce that as long as this technical staff remains, I will take a break from the national team,” he wrote.
Police arrest two suspected arms traffickers, recover firearms in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspected arms traffickers over the alleged illegal possession and sale of firearms, recovering a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, another rifle, two magazines and 29 rounds of ammunition. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations […]
Gunmen attack NIPSS again, one killed in gun battle in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, on Wednesday night repelled an attempted attack on the institution, with one suspected assailant killed during an exchange of gunfire. It was gathered that the attackers attempted to gain access to the institute at about […]
Indecent “sign-out” behaviours: Parents knock unruly conduct
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
World Cup 2026: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebration
“THE (Silencer) HAS (Arrived) at the World Cup!” posted James on X, using a shushing emoji and another of a plane landing.
Gunmen attack NIPSS again, one killed
Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, on Wednesday night repelled another attempt by suspected armed assailants to breach the Institute’s security perimeter, killing one of the attackers during a gun battle.
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Benue Group urges APC to uphold Primary results ahead of candidates’ list release
By Dayo Johnson The advocacy group, Benue for Good Governance, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to uphold the outcome of its governorship and State House of Assembly primaries in Benue State ahead of the release of the party’s official list of candidates. In a statement signed by its Secretary, […]
Police rescue two kidnap victims, neutralise suspected abductor in Oyo
Two persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Gaa Alhaji, Gbonkan, via Ipapo, in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been rescued by a joint security team following a coordinated operation that also led to the neutralisation of one suspected kidnapper.
