Delta: Police bust suspected gang armoury, foil hostel robbery in Agbor
Security operatives in Delta State have uncovered a suspected criminal armoury and stopped what authorities described as a planned hostel robbery in Agbor. The breakthrough followed intelligence reports that led officers to a location believed to be used for storing weapons. Police sources said a raid on the hideout led to the recovery of arms […]
Benue State announces free education for all public school pupils
The Benue State government has announced a new policy granting free education to all pupils attending public primary and secondary schools. Officials say the initiative is designed to ease financial pressure on families and ensure that every child has access to learning regardless of economic background. Authorities explained that the decision forms part of broader […]
Alleged N738.6m fraud: Court rebukes Maina, Counsel for stalling trial
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has criticized former pension task team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina and his lawyer over repeated delays in his alleged N738.6 million fraud trial. Justice Abubakar Kutigi said the court was concerned about constant adjournments and changes of legal counsel since the case began in 2019. Maina is facing trial alongside […]
Police relax motorcycle restrictions during, after Ramadan in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has announced a temporary relaxation of motorcycle movement restrictions, allowing riders to operate from 7 pm to 11 pm during and after the Ramadan period. Authorities said the adjustment followed broad security consultations aimed at balancing safety with increased religious and social activities. Police spokesperson DSP Buhari Abdullahi explained that […]
Maduro should be tried in Venezuela, not abroad – Brazil’s President, Lula
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro should be tried in Venezuela, not overseas, rejecting foreign legal action against him. Lula made the comments in an interview while attending an AI summit in India, emphasising respect for national sovereignty and the need for Venezuela to handle its own […]
Tinubu calls for orderly conduct as FCT, Rivers, Kano vote Saturday
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to voters, officials, and security agencies to remain calm and responsible during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State, and Kano State. He stressed that peaceful participation is vital for credible polls and strong democracy. In a statement issued by his adviser Bayo Onanuga, the president encouraged eligible […]
Major defeat for Trump as US Supreme Court rejects tariffs
Major US court decision hits Trump’s tariff policy The Supreme Court of the United States dealt a big legal setback to Donald Trump by ruling that many of his sweeping tariffs were illegal. In a 6-3 decision, the justices said Trump overstepped his authority by using a 1977 emergency powers law to impose broad tariffs […]
Renowned scientist who discovered water on distant planet shot de@d
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, who helped discover water on a distant planet, was fatally shot on the front porch of his home in Llano, northern Los Angeles County. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene after law enforcement responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. A 29-year-old man, Freddy Snyder, was […]
Electoral Act: Tinubu’s school of politics believes in snatching power -SDP’s Adebayo
A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised Bola Tinubu over the newly amended Electoral Act, claiming the president’s political ideology favors taking power rather than winning it through persuasion. He made the remarks during a televised interview while reacting to recent electoral reforms. Adebayo argued that politicians who focus on campaigning […]
DSS takes in suspects as Dadiyata’s wife breaks silence again over his disappearance
Fresh attention has returned to the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, widely known as Dadiyata, as the Department of State Services has reportedly invited certain individuals for questioning. His case first shocked Nigerians in 2019 when he was taken by unidentified men and never seen again. For years, there has been little public progress, leaving many […]