The police in Delta State have arrested a popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over allegations that he raped a 20-year-old woman who later died by suicide after recording an emotional video accusing him of the assault. The…

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old kidnap victim, Fikayo Gbemiga, and arrested two suspects who allegedly demanded a N10m ransom from her family. The girl was abducted on Saturday from her residence at Iyana Offa in Lagelu…

The police in Cross River State have launched a public sensitisation campaign against jungle justice, urging residents to hand criminal suspects to the police instead of taking the law into their own hands. The campaign, led by the police spokesperson in the…

The Federal Government has been urged to enact and enforce laws protecting snakes and other wildlife species as part of efforts to reduce the spread of Lassa fever and other zoonotic diseases in Nigeria. A wildlife conservation expert, Dr Mark…

The Senate on Wednesday called for immediate deployment of security personnel to Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, Ondo Ugboju and surrounding communities in Benue State, following renewed attacks by suspected bandits which had claimed no fewer than 20 lives. The resolution followed a…

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre has expressed deep concern over the continued delay in securing presidential assent to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Authority Bill, describing the development as a critical policy issue with far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s maritime…

The wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Abbas, has urged the 10th National Assembly to ensure the passage of the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to create special reserved seats for women, describing it as a critical…

The Central Bank of Nigeria is highly likely to raise its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate, during the second half of 2026 as liquidity pressures build ahead of the 2027 general elections. This warning was issued on Wednesday…

The Lagos State Government has defended the ongoing land reclamation at the Makoko waterfront near the Third Mainland Bridge, insisting that the project received all required approvals from it and the federal government before work commenced. The Commissioner for Waterfront…

The Oyo State Government has paid tribute to the civilians and security personnel who lost their lives during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing them as heroes whose sacrifices would not be forgotten. In…

The family of Evbu Eguasa has commended the Edo State Government for intervening in her rehabilitation after she reportedly lived with mental health challenges for about 16 years. The family gave the commendation on Tuesday during a visit to the…

The Kogi State Government has said two of the National Examinations Council candidates abducted during Tuesday’s attack on Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area were writing their examinations at what it described as a “miracle centre.” The…

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to provide a detailed account of the nearly ₦34 trillion in import duty waivers granted in 2025. as lawmakers intensified scrutiny of government revenue and fiscal…

The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, has disclosed that no fewer than 5,000 candidates have applied to study Nursing Science at the university for the 2026/2027 academic session, despite the institution having only 50 admission slots…

The Minority Leader of the Senate, Abba Moro, has faulted the proposed establishment of state police as a solution to the country’s security challenges. Mr Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, said governors advocating state police are doing so…