The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state, along with his close ally Kunle Folarin, over allegations of anti-party activities. In a statement released by the party’s spokesperson, Nuberu Olufemi, the suspension was ratified by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) following disciplinary…
The Edo State Government has introduced comprehensive reforms in the education sector, including a ban on graduation parties for nursery and primary school pupils. According to a statement from the state Ministry of Education, the new policies will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session and also include mandatory entrepreneurship training for junior secondary students…
Twenty Ghanaian nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking were rescued from a compound in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The group, consisting of 10 men and 10 women, was freed during a joint operation involving the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, the Ghana Police Service, and INTERPOL. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the shutdown of 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting offensive content and violating Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. This enforcement followed the submission of the 2024 Compliance Report by major service providers, including…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party (LP) the winner of the rerun election held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the Enugu South 1 State Constituency. Ngene, a legal practitioner, is currently serving a jail term at Enugu Prison. He was sentenced by an Enugu South Magistrates…
A 45-year-old man, Joshua Pius, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly stealing drums, bells, and other items from a church. During the trial, police prosecutor Inspector Olubu Apata stated that the suspect, along with other gang members currently at large, committed the crime on August 12, 2025. Inspector Apata…
The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining in Nigeria has evolved into a cartel-controlled enterprise, backed by powerful Nigerians, with the proceeds used to finance terrorism and banditry. He warned that this illicit activity costs the nation an estimated $9 billion (₦13.7 trillion) each year.…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is reportedly close to securing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan. According to Sky Sports reporter Patrick Berger, Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan are in advanced negotiations to finalize a permanent transfer deal. “Victor Boniface (24) is close to joining AC Milan! The Italian side and…
Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The announcement was made via his social media platforms, marking the end of a career that spanned over a decade and saw him play across multiple top-flight leagues around the world. “After much thought and consideration,…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to implement an amnesty framework for youths who voluntarily renounce thuggery, as part of broader efforts to tackle gang violence and social unrest in the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, during the official launch of a profiling exercise under the newly…
