Police arrest two suspects after Bayelsa varsity student dies in suspected cult clash
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Operatives of the Amassoma Division of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested two suspects and recovered two locally made pistols and two rounds of 9mm live ammunition following a suspected cult-related clash in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The arrests followed an incident that claimed the […]
Senate approves N403.1bn Police Trust Fund budgets for 2025, 2026
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. The approved budgets comprise N170,103,487,540.56 for 2025 and N233,963,594,010.18 for 2026. The approval followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs by […]
Evacuation Flight: 282 Nigerians to arrive from South Africa today
The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Thursday.
Benue govt, Police urged to review detention of Idoma traditional leaders, youths
Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has called on the Benue State Government and the Police to urgently review the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of several Idoma traditional leaders and youths.
2027: Ogboru’ll deliver change Deltans desire – ADC scribe
By Etop Ekanem The Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, possesses the capacity to deliver the change Deltans have long desired. Akpewe made the assertion while speaking with journalists in Asaba, arguing that the state has witnessed 27 […]
Gbenga Hashim sues Accord, INEC, urges court to uphold him as party’s presidential candidate
By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to July 14, 2026, a suit filed by Accord Party presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking to be recognised as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The suit came up on Thursday amid the presence of supporters of the plaintiff, who gathered […]
France urges calm among fans during World Cup game against Morocco
Several members of Morocco’s national team this year were born in France and play for French clubs.
ABSU governing council inaugurates search c’ttee to recruit new VC
By Steve Oko The Governing Council of Abia State University (ABSU), has inaugurated a search team to commence the process of recruiting the institution’s 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor. Speaking during the inauguration at the Council Chamber, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, said the exercise was in compliance with Section […]
LP crisis threatens 2027 preparations — Chieftain
Okpala said the faction remained united and hopeful that the apex court would deliver justice.
Gombe Govt assures support after fire destroys ECWA Church auditorium
By Ben Ngwakwe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has assured the Christian community of its support following the fire that destroyed the multi-million-naira auditorium of the ECWA Gospel Church, located off Ashaka Road in Gombe metropolis. The fire, which occurred on the night of July 7, 2026, razed the church auditorium and destroyed electronic […]
Anambra introduces tax waiver scheme for voluntary asset, income declaration
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Government has launched the Voluntary Assets, Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), offering taxpayers a limited opportunity to regularise their tax records without incurring the full penalties associated with non-compliance. The scheme, which runs from July 6 to September 5, 2026, is open to individuals, businesses and other […]
