Amotekun arrests suspected kidnapper negotiating ransom, another targeting ex-boss’s wife
—Parades 10 suspected criminals By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested two suspected kidnappers and eight other suspects for various offences across the state. Parading the suspects in Akure, the state Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said one of the suspected kidnappers, Gambo, 27, was arrested in Shasha while […]
Reactions trail Funke Akindele’s birthday photos amid Ogogo’s burial
Reactions have begun to trail Nollywood actress Funke Akindele’s birthday post after she shared new photos to mark her birthday on Monday, August 24, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was laid to rest.
US warns Nigerians over fake documents in visa applications
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, saying such cases are escalated to relevant US government agencies when detected.
We are not in alliance with Otti, LP — Abia APC
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the party, Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The state APC chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the party secretariat in […]
Afreximbank H1 profit jumps 30% to $535m as lending hits $35.4bn
By Udeme Akpan The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, as stronger lending boosted earnings while the bank’s asset quality improved. Net income rose from $412.7 million in the first half of 2025, while net interest income increased 22 […]
Mangu Attacks: Death toll hits 28, MDA demands sustained military action
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) has condemned recent attacks on communities in Mwaghavul land, saying 28 people were killed in separate attacks on Bin Mper and Murish communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The association also called on the Federal, Plateau State and local governments to prioritise […]
