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The Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday said it arrested 17 persons for cattle rustling and recovered 558 cattle from the suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, who disclosed this yesterday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, said on 21 January, based on a credible tip-off, the command operations, arrested, one Ibrahim Abubakar, a notorious cattle rustler and kidnapper. “During investigation, Ibrahim Abubakar confessed that he is into cattle rustling business, and equally mentioned different occasions in the past where he attacked cattle owners and made away with their cattle. “A large number of rustled cattle numbering 255 were…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100 per cent subscription from pension funds, banks, asset managers and other investors, and marking a significant step towards resolving legacy debts, restoring liquidity, and strengthening confidence in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The programme, championed by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to address long-standing payment arrears owed to power generation companies, which, for over a decade, constrained liquidity, weakened balance sheets and discouraged investment across the power sector value chain. Speaking at the bond issuance…
Governor Uba Sani has performed the ground breaking for the reconstruction and upgrading of the 60 kilometre internal road network of the main campus of Ahmadu Bello University(ABU) Zaria. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, the Governor noted that ‘’proper drainage, lighting, pedestrian walkways and disability-accessible routes are integral to this upgrade.’’ ‘’Although ABU is a federal university, my administration firmly believes that investing in education is investing in our future. That conviction compels us to support projects that remove barriers to learning and improve the daily lives of students, staff and the host communities. ‘’We will continue to partner…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the public to disregard the APC membership slip featuring notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the membership slip is a fabrication and fake “The attention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been drawn to a fake “APC membership slip” in circulation on social media falsely suggesting that a despicable and notorious terrorist, Mohammed Bello Turji, was registered as a member of our Party in the ongoing APC Electronic Registration and Validation Exercise. “The membership slip is a fabrication,…
The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal baby factory located in Ikere local government area of Ekiti State. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, 43, alongside four other suspects behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti. Other people arrested were, Onuoha Gloria ‘28 yrs’, Victoria Linus ‘25 yrs’, Ihegbogu Mercy ‘21 yrs’ and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther ’23yrs’. The statement read in part, “On the 24/01/2026 at about 08:30hrs, the Command received a credible tip-off that the prime suspect,…
Super Falcons midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has completed a free transfer to Swedish Damallsvenskan champions BK Häcken, marking a new chapter in her club career. Ayinde joined the Wasps on a free transfer after parting ways with FC Rosengård, where she spent three years. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder has also played in Belarus for FC Minsk, and in Sweden for Asarums IF FK and Eskilstuna United DFF. Ayinde is expected to play a key role in BK Häcken’s bid to successfully defend their league title. The move also presents an opportunity for her to compete for major honours and further establish…
In a fresh push to deepen transparency and accountability in public procurement, the World Bank–assisted Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Programme of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has directed state governments to publish contract award information for basic education and primary healthcare procurements within 30 days after the end of each quarter. The National Coordinator of the HOPE-GOV Programme, Assad Hassan, disclosed this on Monday during the first Implementation Support Meeting of 2026 with State Focal Persons, held virtually in Abuja ahead of the programme’s First Year Verification by Independent Verification Agents. In a statement…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gun runner in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, recovering 245 pump-action cartridges during an intelligence-led operation. The suspect was apprehended by troops of 245 Battalion, operating under the Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Sunday, January 26, 2026, following credible intelligence on illegal arms movement in the area. The suspect, identified as Ojo Friday, is an indigene of Ochon community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, but is said to be resident in Abomege, Ebonyi State. According to the Army, the recovered cartridges were allegedly…
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Mr Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in an automobile accident. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement on Tuesday, said, “This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where we finished with the bronze medals. “He had returned to Turkey with great motivation and high hopes of helping his club win silverware this season, and also help the…
Popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has hinted that he may no longer return to school, barely days after celebrating his admission to study law at a private university in Lagos State. Peller made the disclosure in a voice note shared on his channel on Tuesday, where he complained that attending school was affecting his ability to make money. “Guys, I swear to God, I remember I said I am going to school… I am not going again. I am not going again,” he said. The content creator explained that spending hours in class without earning…
