The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, and a 13-year-old girl. Essien, who is attached to the Headquarters of 3 Division, Jos, was accused of allegedly sexually abusing his wife’s younger stepsister. The Army confirmed the investigation in a statement issued on Saturday…
The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people have died following suspected alcohol poisoning in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, disclosed this on Friday night in Akure while giving an update on the incident. According to the commissioner, 60 suspected cases have so far been…
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has not banned Nigerians from recording police officers, saying his concern is the misuse of such recordings, particularly for social media skits and entertainment. The Force New Media Officer, Aliyu Giwa, made the clarification on Saturday while responding to the controversy generated by…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, is set to host a high-level policy dialogue in New York to examine Africa’s expectations of the incoming United Nations Secretary-General. The dialogue, organised by the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement, is scheduled for September 19, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, as Nigeria seeks to strengthen trade, investment and diplomatic relations with BRICS member and partner countries. Shettima is leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to the summit, where he is expected to promote Nigeria’s…
Manchester United has banned 685 ticketing accounts and sanctioned or warned a further 464 supporters following a major crackdown on ticket misuse and touting. According to Reuters, the Premier League club launched the investigation in July after identifying unusual activity involving 1,617 ticketing accounts. United said bans were imposed only where there was significant evidence…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways, more than 20 years after the national carrier was liquidated. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the…
Eleven people, including four policemen and seven civilians, have been killed in an attack by suspected armed herders on Ayilamo community in Tombo Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the attack on Friday, saying the incident occurred between Thursday night and the early hours of Friday….
The 20th Obaleo of Erinmope-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo Aniyi, has received a red-carpet reception in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, during a successful three-day visit aimed at strengthening cultural, educational and economic ties between Erinmope-Ekiti and the UK. The monarch, who holds a doctorate in Communication Arts, was hosted by Nigerian Prince and…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026, following a high turnout of Nigerians seeking passport services. The exercise, which is being conducted in London and Manchester, was initially scheduled to end on September 19.The NIS said the extension was approved following increased…
