POLICE ARREST ISLAMIC TEACHER ‘PREPARING CHARMS’ FOR KIDNAPPERS IN EDO

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,…

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OSUN ELECTION PRODUCED CREDIBLE VOTE COUNT BUT EXPOSED VIOLENCE, RIGHTS GROUPS SAY

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…

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NABTEB RELEASES 2026 NBC/NTC RESULTS, RECORDS 81% PASS RATE

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…

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WIKE: I TOLD ADELEKE TO REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION AFTER OSUN POLL

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…

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GAWUNA’S ALLIES, KANO NDC VICE-CHAIRMAN MEET ABBA YUSUF, SPARK DEFECTION SPECULATION

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…

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Ekiti Police Begin Statewide Traffic Law Enforcement, Arrest Offending Vehicles.

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…

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AI disinformation could undermine 2027 polls, INEC warns

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…

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