We’ll rescue abducted Ondo community head – Govt assures
—Deploys surveillance tech By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo State Government has said that all security and intelligence mechanisms have been activated to ensure the rescue of 60-year-old Adeniyi Adelana, community head of Ode Oriya Village in Owo LGA, who was kidnapped Saturday by six gunmen. His wife was shot in a failed attempt to abduct […]
Lagos police begin clampdown on vehicles without proper number plates
The exercise, which begins on Monday, June 15, 2026, follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety and preventing criminal elements from concealing their identities while carrying out unlawful activities.
Food industry on brink as rising costs, forex crisis trigger mass layoffs
According to him: “Most of our companies in the sector depend on imported raw materials. If you narrow it down to exchange rates, it is biting harder, and that is understandable.
Falana to FG, governors: Negotiating with terrorists attracts 20-year jail term
What is required under the law is that all terrorists and bandits arrested by the security forces shall be prosecuted by the Attorney-General of the Federation.
FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee despite US entry denial
Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the tournament.
NYSC halts orientation exercise for Corps members posted to Niger
By Enitan Abdultawab The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State due to ongoing renovation work at the state’s orientation camp. The development was announced in a notice shared on the scheme’s official X account on Sunday. According to […]
FIFA confirms VAR technology failure during Qatar vs Switzerland match
FIFA has explained the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) process that led to a penalty being awarded during the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland, insisting that a technical problem did affect the final decision.
Why there’s so much hatred, divisions among Nigerians – Baba-Ahmed
National Chairman of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday, expressed concern over what he called growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria.
Iconic filmmaker Tunde Kelani pens heartfelt tribute to late Kola Oyewo
By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran filmmaker and playwright Tunde Kelani has paid a heartfelt tribute to late actor and scholar Kola Oyewo, describing him as a rare talent whose legacy will continue to inspire generations in Nigeria’s theatre and film industry.In a farewell message titled “Farewell, Professor Kola Oyewo, Farewell, Oba Lapite,” Kelani expressed deep sorrow […]
NDLEA arrests Brazil-based businessman, others in drug raids across states
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested several suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs in operations carried out across different parts of the country. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said a 41-year-old businessman based in São Paulo, Brazil, identified as Abugu Ikechukwu, was arrested at the Murtala […]
APC primaries not credible, says Arise, seeks review of Ekiti North exercise
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Ekiti North Senatorial District ticket, Senator Ayodele Arise, has criticised the party’s recently conducted senatorial primary in the district, describing the exercise as lacking credibility and raising concerns about internal party democracy.
