…Warns landlords against harbouring suspects By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested 53 suspects in connection with alleged kidnapping, robbery, cultism, illegal immigration and other offences across the state. The state Commander of the corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading the suspects in Akure, […]

Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar.

According to him, he had been involved in writing public policies in Nigeria for decades and had contributed to policy documents for several politicians seeking elective offices.

…charges INEC staff to build culture for credible polls By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has charged Administrative Secretaries and other staff of the commission to uphold integrity, neutrality and professionalism in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan said the quality of the commission’s […]

…As NCCSALW destroys 17,000 decommissioned weapons, 20,000 ammunition By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member states to remain vigilant against the diversion of lawfully acquired weapons and ammunition for illicit purposes. The Acting Head, Small Arms Division, ECOWAS, Mr Abayomi Adeomi, gave the warning during […]