Catholic Bishops condemn reintegration of repentant bandits
The Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have criticised the reintegration of so-called repentant bandits into society and security structures, describing the practice as unjust and a disservice to victims of violent crimes across Nigeria.
‘It’s nobody’s business’ – Watkins defends Doku over World Cup baby departure
England striker Ollie Watkins has leaped to the defence of Belgian winger Jérémy Doku, who is facing intense public backlash over his decision to temporarily leave the World Cup next month for the birth of his first child.
Katsina Govt extends automatic jobs to first-class graduates
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has extended the offer of automatic employment to indigenes of the state who graduate with first-class degrees from higher institutions across the country.
Okada, tricycle riders defy Plateau govt, security agencies’ ban in Jos
The riders were seen conveying passengers and goods after 7 p.m., contrary to the government directive restricting commercial motorcycle operations within designated areas.
Security’s national duty, not ethnic battle, Igboho fires back at critics
Dismissing the group’s position as a deliberate misrepresentation of his long-held stance, the activist described the demand as a distraction from the urgent challenge of rising insecurity confronting communities across the country.
Onitsha set for annual Ofala festival on October 16
By Vincent Ujumadu The Palace of the Obi of Onitsha has announced that the prestigious annual Ofala Onitsha Festival will hold on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the theme, “From Resilience to Progress.” Chairman of the Ofala Steering Committee, Okechukwu Mike Areh, said the theme reflects the collective spirit, determination and aspirations of the Onitsha […]
243 suspects arrested, 60 firearms recovered in Lagos in three months — CP Fatai
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 243 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery and cultism to murder and traffic robbery between March and June 2026, Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai has disclosed.
Oyo abducted pupils, teachers will regain freedom soon — DIG Fayoade
By Esther Onyegbula The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured Nigerians that ongoing efforts by security agencies and government authorities will soon secure the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State. Fayoade gave the assurance on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command […]
Oil falls on US-Iran progress; pound holds up as Starmer resigns
Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over talks by the US and Iran after mediators flagged a “roadmap” to a final agreement, while major stock markets traded mixed.
Navy rescues three from capsized boat in Warri
The Nigerian Navy has rescued three passengers from a capsized boat along the Bennett River in Warri, Delta State, and recovered more than 63,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products during separate operations under Operation Delta Sentinel.
IPOB defends Kanu’s expulsion of former leaders, alleges betrayal of movement
By Steve Oko The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has defended the recent expulsion of members of its dissolved Third Directorate of State (DOS), with the Deputy Head of the newly constituted Fourth DOS, Solomon Egbo, alleging that the affected officials engaged in actions that undermined the leadership of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and […]
