Tension has risen in Gassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the community’s youth leader, during an early morning attack. The attackers reportedly stormed the community around 1am on Friday and opened fire on the vigilantes, who were on duty protecting residents. The victims were said…
The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce adulterated alcoholic drinks in the Yafin area of Badagry, Lagos State, and arrested a 48-year-old man, Anaebo Emeka Hilary, in connection with the operation. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the…
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied borrowing $123.77 million on behalf of Anambra State during his tenure, challenging the state government’s description of the funds as loans inherited from his administration. Obi said he neither approached any financial institution to obtain a loan nor issued a…
An aged widow and roadside trader, Mama Morenike Ajayi Alufoge of Igbara-Odo-Ekiti, has reunited with Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, months after the governor intervened in one of the most difficult periods of her life by providing her with a new home. Mama Morenike was among residents who attended the Citizens’ Engagement Programme for the…
Nigeria must move away from a culture that places greater value on academic certificates than practical competence and begin to prioritise skills, problem-solving and innovation as the foundation for national development. A former Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University and Pro-Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Oladipo Aina, made…
The Ekiti State Government has ordered the immediate dissolution of the executive of the Okada Riders Association across the state. The government’s decision followed a recommendation by the Board of Trustees of the Okada Riders Association, Ekiti State Chapter. A statement issued on Thursday, September 24, 2026, said a caretaker committee had been constituted to…
The Federal Government has launched an online discount shop designed to help serving and retired Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families access essential goods at reduced prices. The Armed Forces Online Discount Shop was formally launched in Abuja on Thursday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Speaking at…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed comparisons between him and former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he does not consider Obi superior to him in family background, intellectual capacity or public service record. Umahi made the remarks on Thursday in Benin City, Edo State, during the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road”…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates. The results were released on Thursday at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, exactly 63 days after the last paper of the examination. Announcing the results, NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi,…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his respect for the people of the state, describing them as his “benevolent employers” whose views must be heard and respected in the running of government. Oyebanji stated this on Thursday at a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Ekiti South Senatorial District held in Igbara-Odo, Ekiti…
