Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election, while reaffirming his backing for key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Omo-Agege made the disclosure during an appearance on ARISE TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, June…
Gunmen have attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, carting away firearms belonging to officers on duty. The incident reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m. on June 2, 2026, at the facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway. Sources said the assailants stormed the office while activities were ongoing at the nearby Ayanyan…
The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 beggars, including adults and minors, during separate enforcement operations carried out in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS areas of the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, June 3. According to the commissioner, 22…
Suspected bandits have abducted seven students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, after attacking their off-campus residence on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda town in Zamfara State. The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the incident and disclosed that security agencies had launched efforts to…
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…
