The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over what it described as a “catastrophic institutional failure” in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The leader of […]
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Gunmen storm church, abduct worshippers during Sunday service in Kebbi.
Gunmen believed to be members of the notorious Lakurawa gang stormed Zagami village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday, abducting several Christian worshippers during a church service. Newsmen gathered that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, invaded the church during morning worship, shooting sporadically and causing […]
Police arrests two serial phone snatchers, recover seven stolen handsets in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects alleged to be serial phone snatchers during a routine stop-and-search operation. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, officers intercepted a commercial tricycle (keke) and, upon searching the vehicle, discovered seven mobile phones in possession of the rider. […]
Police arrest officer caught in viral video assaulting driver in Lagos.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Inspector Obic Modestus, a police officer seen in a viral video violently assaulting an Uber driver. The video which was shared by X user, Oyindamola, who identifies as #dammiedammie35 , showed the officer repeatedly beating the driver. Responding to the […]
Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal
There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the […]
On Sports News, Flying Eagles Beat Egypt, Win Bronze at U-20 AFCON.
On Sports, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have clinched bronze at the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties. The third-place match held Sunday at Cairo’s 30 June Stadium ended 1-1 in regulation time. Egypt scored early, but Nigeria equalised through Bidemi Amole in the […]
Army urges slain soldiers’ widows to come forward with claims
The Nigerian Army has urged widows and next-of-kin of fallen soldiers with pending welfare claims to come forward with verifiable documents. This follows allegations of neglect, extortion, and sexual harassment in processing death benefits. In a statement on Sunday, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele, described […]
NDLEA Seizes Over 1,000kg Drugs in Lagos, Jigawa, Nasarawa.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted a 29-year-old suspect, Ismail Isah, with an AK-47 rifle and two magazines concealed in a maize sack on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the arrest was made on Friday, May 16. In separate operations, NDLEA operatives seized […]
ICPC stopped theft of N1.6bn through tech — Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says it recently blocked the diversion of N1.6 billion in public funds using technology. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this during a visit by NASENI Chief, Khalil Halilu. While the ministry involved wasn’t revealed, Aliyu stressed the need for […]
FG to unveil African Energy Bank, completes governance frameworks
The Federal Government says it has completed legal and governance frameworks for the launch of the African Energy Bank. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this during a review meeting with Afreximbank and APPO officials. Lokpobiri confirmed that $19 billion has been raised for the bank, which […]