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The Chairman of Ungogo Local Government Area, Hon. Tijjani Amiru Bilyaminu, has ordered the closure of Al-Hadeed Private School located in Inusawa town until further notice. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday, May 18, 2026, by the Education Councillor of Ungogo Local Government, Malam Abdullahi Wakili. According to the statement, the action followed allegations that a teacher at the school sexually abused four underage female students. The local government chairman stated that justice would be served for the victims by making sure the accused teacher is prosecuted in accordance with the law after being arraigned in…

An All Progressives Congress, APC, aspirant for Obudu-Bekwarra-Obanliku Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Antonia Agbede-Ally, has alleged that there was no primaries in the constituency. Agbede-Ally made the claim on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. She was reacting to the recently concluded primary election for the House of Representatives across the country. “There was significant chaos before the supposed primaries. A meeting was held for all APC members in the region, but I was not invited. “I forced my way into the hall, where the Chairman of Obudu LGA and several dignitaries were present, including the incumbent…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, cattle rustler and bandits’ informant linked to the deadly attack on Sayaya village in Matazu Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday through the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu. He said the suspect, Surajo Isyaku, 45, was arrested on May 15 following credible intelligence gathered by police operatives. Umar-Fage said the suspect allegedly participated in the April 5 attack on Sayaya village, during which armed bandits burnt several houses and killed a police officer attached to the Matazu Division. According to…

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has claimed Arsenal will not waste this opportunity to win the Premier League. The Gunners’ 1-0 victory over Burnley sees them on the verge of winning their first title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s men have now established a five-point gap over Manchester City, who travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday. City know that anything other than a win at the Vitality Stadium, will see Arsenal confirmed as champions. Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, Neville said Mikel Arteta winning the title would make him a “champion manager”. He said: “If Mikel Arteta becomes a champion manager,…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers and rescued their victim, Jemila Ibrahim, unhurt. In a statement released by the command spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, on Tuesday, the victim was rescued unhurt on May 13 during a bush combing operation around Okpege River Road, Iyuku Community in Jattu, Edo North. She noted that the kidnapping gang had since been arrested and taken into custody, where they would be arraigned after investigations are concluded. The statement read, “On 13th May, 2026, at about 19.30hrs, security operatives engaged in sustained bush combing operations around Okpege River Road, Iyuku…

Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movement along the busy interstate corridor. PUNCH Metro gathered on Monday that the incident followed an overnight downpour, which caused the Moro River to overflow its banks, trapping several vehicles in floodwaters while some passengers reportedly climbed onto car roofs, awaiting rescue. The affected bridge, located between the Oko-Olowo/Mandala axis in Ilorin West and the Asa Local Government Area, had earlier collapsed on April 30 after a heavy-duty articulated truck reportedly passed over the ageing…

“Different strokes for different people” is an aphorism I grew up with without knowing the origin. Yet it aptly describes the dominant story in the media landscapes of three different countries. The media, beyond its conventional role in public life, often reflects the prevailing events, zeitgeist, and apprehensions peculiar to its domain of operations. While political party primaries and “porting” — defecting from one party to another — are dominating Nigeria’s media, with increasing political activity signalling that the 2027 elections are around the corner, Nicholas Kristof’s incendiary opinion column is taking over discourse in the Israeli and American media…

Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has given details of his involvement in the impeachment process against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in January 2025, explaining why he signed the impeachment document. Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I, made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. The actor-turned-politician was reacting to remarks by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, that he nearly lost his job over intelligence linking Elliot to the impeachment attempt. Elliot said he was out of the country at the time of the incident and had the impression that…

Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has criticised the way women’s goalkeeping errors are covered in the media, saying the focus on mistakes can unfairly damage reputations while positive performances are often ignored. Speaking after winning the Women’s Super League Golden Glove award for a second consecutive season with Chelsea Women, the England goalkeeper said female keepers receive disproportionate scrutiny compared with the praise they earn for strong displays. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Hampton was quoted as saying, “Women’s goalkeepers always get scrutiny, but when we do something right, there is not enough celebrating or acknowledgement of that,” Hampton…

The post-bankruptcy trust for Prime Trust has filed suit against Swan Bitcoin, alleging the Bitcoin services company exploited insider knowledge to pull nearly $1 billion in assets from the custodian days before its collapse.The complaint, filed in Delaware bankruptcy court, accuses Electric Solidus, the corporate entity behind Swan, of receiving over $24.6 million in cash, 11,994 Bitcoin (BTC) currently worth around $923 million, roughly 5 million USDt (USDT) and smaller amounts of other digital assets before Prime Trust’s August 2023 bankruptcy.At the center of the allegations is an unidentified Prime Trust senior executive who, while working at the company, was…