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…
Armed bandits have abducted a woman and her toddler during an attack on the Ijalu area of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, along the Solid Rock School axis of the community when the gunmen reportedly stormed the area and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over his remarks urging former President Goodluck Jonathan not to accept any presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement, the opposition party accused Keyamo of meddling in its internal affairs and questioned his authority to…
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…
