Police arrest masquerade over alleged killing in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as “Asoleke” in connection with the alleged murder of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, in Labiran area of Ibadan. A…
DSS urges court to return Sowore to prison over inability to meet bail conditions
The Department of State Services (DSS) has requested that a Federal High Court in Abuja orders that the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore,…
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism mission
The United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel deployed to Nigeria following the completion of a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, while maintaining ongoing intelligence…
Appeal Court sets aside judgment granting use of hijab at UI International School
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan, on Friday, set aside judgment granting the use of hijab by female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan International School Ibadan (ISI). It…
LASTMA averts disaster as gas tanker sparks fire at Ikorodu
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has successfully averted what could have culminated in a major fire disaster after a fire broke out from a leaking sixty-tyre mini gas…
NDLEA alerts public to fake auction offers using officials’ names
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted members of the public to a fraudulent scheme perpetrated by criminal elements and scammers who impersonate top officials of the Agency…
Five soldiers arrested over UNIOSUN students’ hostel attack
The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Prof Clement Adebooye, has confirmed the arrest of five soldiers following an alleged overnight invasion of student hostels in Osogbo, Osun State. Adebooye said…
CBN Revokes Licences Of 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks with effect from July 1, 2026. The action, approved by CBN Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, was…
APC, ADC, LP, six others collect INEC access codes for 2027 nominations
The Independent National Electoral Commission says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to upload their candidates’ particulars for the Presidential and National Assembly elections ahead of the 2027…
DSS Arrests Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Over Allegations Of Certificate Forgery
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Nnaji was said to have been arrested on Wednesday morning at…