EFCC returns N84m to businessman
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over a draft of N84m to a businessman in Edo State, Ekhahon Abraham.The EFCC in a statement posted on its X account on Friday said the money was recovered by operatives of the commission from one Anita Eborome.According to the commission, Abraham […]
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives had arrested a 23-year-old suspected kidnapper identified as Sunday Rufus and rescued a victim at the Eliozu–Rumuokoro axis of Port Harcourt.The police said several exhibits, including one AK-47 rifle and a tricycle popularly known as Keke, were recovered from the suspect.According to the police, the arrest […]
Police, DSS, ICPC cleared me of allegations — Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said investigations into allegations surrounding his office have cleared him of any wrongdoing.Gbajabiamila spoke at the 2026 Gbaja mega empowerment in Lagos on Saturday where he empowered residents of Surulere with e-hailing electric cars, minibuses, tricycles and cash support for small businesses.He reflected […]
Lagos Task Force denies stopping driver over vehicle inscription
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Lagos State Task Force on Saturday denied stopping the driver of a Toyota Tacoma over an inscription on the vehicle or demanding a permit for the marking.The denial followed a video posted on Facebook by Jay Scotch Automobile Ltd, in which the motorist […]
No rainbow coalition in Ebonyi, Umahi declares
Former governor of Ebonyi State and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said there is no “rainbow coalition” in the State, insisting that the state remains aligned with the All Progressives Congress and its candidates.Umahi spoke against the backdrop of disagreements between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and some APC […]
EPL: Man City found guilty of 114 financial charges, faces sanctions
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League over alleged financial breaches, The Athletic reports. The verdict was delivered by an independent commission following a lengthy investigation into the club’s finances between 2009 and 2018. According to The Athletic, City were found guilty on […]
NDC says support group registration is free
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned state chairmen and other party officials against demanding registration fees from support groups, stressing that registration is free. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa, Director in Abuja on Friday, the party said registration of support groups did not attract any fee. He said the […]
PDP dissolves Kano executive, appoints caretaker
The Peoples Democratic Party has dissolved its State Working Committee in Kano State, paving the way for a caretaker arrangement to oversee the party’s affairs in the state. The dissolution took effect immediately, according to a letter dated September 24, 2026, signed by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar M. Bature, and addressed to the […]
Police arrest man over neighbour’s death in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Edebiri Temitope, in connection with the death of his 38-year-old neighbour, Oje Michael Eje, in Mowe, Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement released on Friday, saying the suspect, who was earlier reported to be at large, had been arrested […]
Itv & Radio 2026 Pre-independence Public Lecture: Falana To Speak On Nigerian Dream, 2027 Elections
As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, the management of Independent Television (ITV) and Independent Radio 92.3FM Benin, The Heart Beat Station, has announced its 2026 Pre-Independence Anniversary Public Lecture. In a statement Signed by Dr. Sunny-Duke Okosun, Deputy General Manager Programmes Division ITV and Radio and Chairman Special Events Committee, the highly […]
