Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of family members of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, describing the incident as a troubling indication of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. Reacting to reports that Adelabu’s sister and twin nephews were kidnapped in Ibadan, Oyo State, Atiku expressed sympathy with the family and…
The Edo State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that students of Green Park Academy in Aduwawa, Benin City, were kidnapped. In a statement, the command said the false alarm originated from a TikTok user popularly known as “Azawoman.” According to the police, the woman shared a video claiming that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has rejected calls for an increase in Nigeria’s minimum wage from N70,000 to N100,000, arguing that the proposed amount remains inadequate to meet the needs of workers. Sowore’s reaction followed an appeal by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who on Friday, May 29, urged President Bola Tinubu…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel. According to the refinery, the ex-gantry price of petrol has been reduced by N25 per litre, dropping from N1,275 to N1,250 per…
