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…
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…
