Three members of a commercial motorcycle riders’ union have reportedly been abducted by suspected bandits in Kogi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, along the Ageva–Magongo road. The victims were identified as Mr. Jonathan Stephen Monday, chairman of the union’s Ogori branch, Mr. Ashemadaun Eben, and Mr. Mosigbodi Jethro Adoga. According…
Six students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, along with a visitor, were abducted on Wednesday night after gunmen attacked a students’ lodge in Gudi, located in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel. He said…
The Senate on Thursday, May 7, reversed recent amendments to its Standing Orders following concerns from lawmakers that some of the new provisions were inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Earlier in the week, the Red Chamber had revised its rules to tighten eligibility requirements for presiding and principal officer positions. The changes…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated the recent hantavirus outbreak as a Level 3 emergency response — the agency’s lowest emergency activation level. The classification indicates that the threat to the general public is currently considered low, while health officials continue to closely monitor the situation. The activation of the…
An airline CEO has warned that several airports are already facing jet fuel shortages, as industry experts estimate that up to 85,000 flights could be cancelled within a month if the crisis continues ahead of the World Cup. The warning comes just days after Nigerian singer Davido complained that a lack of jet fuel…
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has questioned the strength of Peter Obi’s online support base, claiming that many members of the “Obidient” movement on social media are automated or manipulated accounts, commonly known as bots. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, May 7, Bwala argued that the…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has met with the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to seek stronger security cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan described security as a crucial element of the electoral process, stressing that protecting voters, election officials, and materials is…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has met with the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to seek stronger security cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan described security as a crucial element of the electoral process, stressing that protecting voters, election officials, and materials is essential…
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the passports of thousands of Americans who owe large amounts in unpaid child support. Officials told The Associated Press on Thursday, May 7, that the policy takes effect Friday, May 8, initially targeting parents who owe at least $100,000. About 2,700 passport holders fall into that category,…
Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, has said Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is under the authority of FIFA and not the United States or President Donald Trump, amid rising tensions over the treatment of Iranian officials ahead of the tournament. Taj made the statement…
