A commission of inquiry established by the Benue State Government to examine the state’s finances between 2015 and 2023 has reported that N139.8 billion in public funds remains unaccounted for. The chairman of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, Justice Jubril Idrisu (retd), made the disclosure on Friday, June 19, 2026, while…
The Iranian Football Federation has announced that it will lodge a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging that its national team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America. According to the federation, officials had requested approval for the team to travel from its training base in Tijuana, Mexico,…
Senior pastor Poju Oyemade has responded to growing calls for religious leaders to take a more active role in addressing Nigeria’s political and socio-economic challenges, insisting that pastors have already made significant contributions and should not be expected to solve every national problem. Speaking during a sermon, Oyemade recounted a conversation with a…
A former juvenile probation officer in Florida has been arrested and charged with more than 100 felony offences after allegedly leaking confidential law enforcement information to members of a drug trafficking organisation. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Crystal Lawson, a former employee of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Investigators…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old farmer, Akan Patrick, over the alleged killing of two men in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the development, explaining that the investigation began after the suspect’s wife, Regina Akan Patrick, reported him missing on May…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has appointed Anietie Iniedu as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the outgoing Force PRO, Anthony Placid, who described Iniedu as a highly experienced officer with a strong background in public communication,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the virus is spreading quickly despite intensified containment efforts. Speaking from Bunia, the capital of the conflict-ridden Ituri Province, WHO Regional Emergencies Director for Africa, Marie-Roseline Belizaire, said health officials are facing…
Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Member representing Ibadan South-West Constituency I, on Thursday paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the ongoing construction of a six-block classroom project facilitated to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve access to quality learning in the constituency. The project, approved by…
A fire outbreak has been reported at a building housing a branch of Polaris Bank on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Videos shared online showed thick smoke billowing from the affected bank building as the fire spread. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined at the time of reporting. Emergency responders have since…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 16 individuals during a series of raids targeting alleged immoral activities in various parts of the state. According to the board, the suspects—comprising six men and 10 women—were apprehended in operations carried out at locations including El-Kanemy Suite, BUK Road, Danbare, and Layin Shisha. Deputy Commander-General Mujahiddeen…
