Edo Special Court To Deliver First Verdict In Kidnapping Case September 29
In a Press Statement Signed by Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, the Edo State Government has announced that the Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City will on September 29 deliver its first judgment in a high-profile kidnapping case. According to the statement with […]
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Confirms Passing Of His Mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome
The President of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, has officially confirmed the passing of his beloved mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome. Speaking live during Day 2 of the Global Day of Prayer, September 2026 edition, Pastor Chris announced that his mother, fondly called “Big Mummy”, transited to glory on Friday […]
Military rescues 125 kidnap victims, arrests over 50
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have rescued 125 kidnapped victims, arrested more than 50 suspected terrorists, kidnappers and collaborators, and neutralised several others in operations across the country. The troops also disrupted oil theft operations in the Niger Delta, recovering more than 260,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and dismantling illegal storage facilities. […]
Yilwatda backs Tinubu, defends fuel subsidy removal
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed condolences to the government and people of Niger State over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the deaths, while the Interior […]
Alli alleges Oyo LG paralysis, govt demands proof
The campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of paralysing the state’s 33 local government areas, warning that his emergence as President in 2027 would endanger local government administration across the country. But the state government has dismissed the claim as misleading […]
Rivers Labour Party not part of Rainbow Coalition – Ex-party zonal chairman, Reuben
The former National Vice Chairman of the Labour Party in the South-South and National Chairman of the South-South Democratic Movement, Favour Reuben, speaks with DARE AKOGUN on the opposition’s preparations for the 2027 elections and the ex-Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike-led Rainbow Coalition. Opposition parties and political groups are discussing a coalition ahead of the […]
Police arrest 11 suspects in Ogun, recover stolen vehicles, firearms
The Ogun State Police Command says it arrested 11 suspects and recovered two suspected stolen vehicles, three firearms and 25 Automated Teller Machine cards during various operations across the state between September 16 and 26, 2026. The command also said eight vehicles were impounded for obstructing traffic during a “No Parking” operation around the Sagamu […]
Police arrest son over father’s death in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, for allegedly killing his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, in Mundadu Village, Bindawa Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to newsmen on Saturday […]
Ogogo’s daughters rally behind Yayi in Ogun governorship race
The daughters of late Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have expressed support for the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election. Lima and Kira Ogogo expressed their support for Yayi during a Saturday community clean-up exercise […]
Jigawa varsity expels 12 students over cultism, armed robbery
The Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, has expelled 12 students over cultism-related cases, armed robbery and other offences, while five others were rusticated and five issued warning letters. It could be recalled that on August 13 this year, FUD sought the support of the Jigawa State Police Command to tackle emerging cult-related activities and other […]
