The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old Islamic teacher, Jubril Ibrahim, for allegedly preparing charms for suspected kidnappers operating in the Edo North Senatorial District. The suspect was reportedly apprehended by operatives of the command following intelligence linking him to individuals allegedly involved in kidnapping activities in the area. According to the police,…
The August 15 governorship election in Osun State has been described as producing a credible vote count, even as concerns persist over violence and deaths recorded before and during the electoral process. The assessment noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under Prof. Joash Amupitan, and Yiaga Africa’s parallel vote tabulation produced results that…
The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued the wife of a retired brigadier general who was abducted from her residence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The victim, identified as Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, was reportedly abducted from her residence on Tuesday, September 1. In a statement issued…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the June/July 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, Registrar of NABTEB, announced the release on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the board’s headquarters in Benin City, Edo State. The registrar disclosed that…
A meeting of the Accord Party in Kuje, headquarters of the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was disrupted after armed thugs reportedly stormed the gathering and attacked participants. A video that has since gone viral captured the moment the assailants allegedly invaded the meeting venue, forcing participants to flee in panic….
The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr. Babajide Martins, has warned that husbands who force their wives to engage in sexual intercourse after consent has been withdrawn could face life imprisonment. The warning was contained in a report shared by TVC News, highlighting the legal consequences of forcing a spouse to have sex…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he advised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to publicly reaffirm his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Wike made the disclosure on Wednesday during his monthly media chat with selected journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The FCT minister said his advice to…
A group of supporters of Nasiru Gawuna, the Kano Central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has paid a solidarity visit to Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano State. The visit has sparked speculation about possible political realignment and defection ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sunusi Bature, Director-General of Media and Publicity at…
The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, leading to the arrest of vehicles found violating existing road traffic rules. The exercise, which began on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu.According to a statement issued…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that artificial intelligence-driven disinformation poses a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections, calling for electoral technology and communication to be treated as a single discipline. The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, also disclosed that the commission was conducting a comprehensive audit of its…
