The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a woman and a local pastor following the death of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten after being accused of theft. The victim, identified as Nancy Peter, reportedly died after being assaulted in the Eastern Boki area of Cross River State. According to the…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has said it would be an “evil” act for voters in the state to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the contest as a “family affair.” Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Oborevwori argued that Tinubu is the only likely presidential candidate with a direct…
Several major social media companies have agreed to pay nearly $27 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a Kentucky school district that alleged their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. According to court documents reviewed by AFP, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will pay $9 million…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy with families affected by the recent attack on communities in Esiele and Yawota, where more than 46 pupils and their teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, an incident that has heightened concerns over school security across the country. In a statement shared on his X account on…
A Federal High Court in Calabar has sentenced a drug seller, Isidora Ezea, and three others to eight and a half years imprisonment each for operating unregistered pharmacy premises and illegally dispensing medicines. The defendants were convicted in suit No. FHC/CA/76C/2025, instituted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria over violations of pharmacy regulations. Delivering judgment…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two individuals for allegedly spreading false information claiming that bandits invaded Lamini Community in Ido Local Government Area and killed six residents. According to the police, a voice note widely circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms alleged that armed bandits had attacked the community, resulting…
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral social media reports claiming that armed bandits have invaded communities such as Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo, and other parts of Lagos State, targeting schools and children. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the police described the allegations and accompanying graphic content circulating…
Football star Victor Osimhen has clarified that recent comments made by Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle regarding his club future were taken out of context and sensationalized by sections of the media. Speaking after Nigeria successfully retained the Unity Cup title in London, Chelle explained that Osimhen was omitted from the upcoming international…
Ese Obire, an aide to the Delta State Governor, has criticized wealthy individuals in the state for what he described as a lack of investment in industries capable of creating high-paying jobs. Speaking in a recent video, Obire lamented that despite Delta State’s status as an oil-rich region, no indigenous company currently offers salaries…
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Miebaka Koko, has drowned while swimming with friends in the Ogoloma community of Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Derock Waterside in Ogoloma, where the teenager had gone swimming with three friends. He was reportedly swept away by a…
