Ondo Police Nab 10 Kidnappers, Recover Ransom Cash
By Rachel Akper Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and recovered ransom money as well as operational motorcycles used for abductions in parts of the state. The suspects were arrested on Monday, February 23, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation along the Ondo Road axis in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The […]
Court Declines Bail for El-Rufai, Says Application Premature
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday declined to entertain a bail application filed on behalf of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ruling that the request was premature as the defendant had not yet been arraigned. Justice J.O. Abdumalik fixed April 23, 2026, for further proceedings in the matter. The ruling followed submissions […]
Pregnant Woman, Five Nursing Students Die in Ogbomosho Highway Crash
By Rachel Akper Six persons, including a pregnant woman and five final-year nursing students, have lost their lives in a fatal auto crash along the Ilorin Ogbomoso highway. The accident occurred in the Ote area of Kwara State, along the busy expressway linking Ilorin and Ogbomoso. Eyewitnesses said the crash happened at the […]
Illegal Gold Mining Moves into Residential Osogbo as Warnings Go Unheeded
Eighteen days after civic monitors warned that illegal gold mining had expanded from remote forested areas into residential neighbourhoods of Osogbo, no new enforcement actions have been publicly reported, raising fresh questions about surveillance failures, institutional responsibility, and the protection of communities and cultural heritage along the Osun River corridor. On February 6, civic […]
Zulum Pursues International Status for Buhari Airport, New NCAA Regional Hub
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Babagana Zulum visited the NCAA in Abuja to finalize international certification for Maiduguri’s Muhammadu Buhari Airport. The meeting focused on clearing technical hurdles to secure an official aerodrome license for global flight operations. The Governor believes upgrading the airport will spark economic growth and improve connectivity across the […]
Russia Launches Terrorism Probe Against Telegram’s Pavel Durov
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Russia has initiated a criminal investigation into Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, accusing him of abetting terrorist activities. State media reports claim the messaging app has become a primary tool for NATO and Ukrainian intelligence services to coordinate attacks within Russian borders. The Russian FSB security service alleges that Telegram was […]
Taraba Government Justifies DSS Arrest of Cleric
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Taraba State Government has officially backed the Department of State Services (DSS) following the arrest of Reverend Bazel Yoila. Officials dismissed claims that the arrest was unjustified, describing it as a proactive measure to maintain public peace and order. The Commissioner for Information, Zainab Usman Jalingo, issued a […]
FG to Distribute 50,000 New Mattresses Across Correctional Centres
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has launched a nationwide initiative to distribute 50,000 waterproof fibre mattresses to correctional centres. This move is part of a broader reform strategy to improve inmate welfare and ensure facilities align with global best practices for humane treatment. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo flagged off the […]
Delta Police Raid Hideout, Seize Weapons
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Delta State Police Command have successfully raided a criminal hideout at Adheje community along the Warri-Sapele Road. The operation, led by the Command’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), targeted a notorious gang responsible for terrorizing commuters and residents in the area. This breakthrough followed the interrogation of a 25-year-old […]
Tinubu Intervenes in Akume-Alia Rift
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has waded into the ongoing political friction between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The President urged both leaders to set aside their differences and work together to ensure stability in Benue. […]