Ebola fears: FG, states on alert as infected diplomat suffers organ failure
A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]
Abuja bizman arrested over alleged $120m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based businessman, Innocent Ezuma, 57, over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of more than $120m. Ezuma was arrested at his residence in Abuja on Monday, October 19, and remained in the commission’s custody as of Tuesday. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest to […]
Bauchi unveils new startup law, tech initiatives
The Bauchi State Government has launched the Bauchi State Innovation and Startup Law 2026 and graduated over 100 youths trained in cyber security under its Cybernation programme. The programme, implemented in partnership with Protexxa, was designed to equip young people with internationally recognised cyber security skills and prepare them for employment opportunities in the global […]
Auto crash claims two lives in Kano
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command, has confirmed the death of two persons following a fatal road traffic crash involving two vehicles along the Kano-Zaria Road at Dangi Underpass. The Sector Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday night. The statement said the accident which occurred […]
State police: Five more Assemblies pass bill, FG panel submits draft
Stephen Angbulu, Nathaniel Shaibu, Efecha Gold, Dele Ogunyemi, Emmanuel Ande, Toheeb Omotayo, Emmanuel Ande, Bankole Taiwo, Animasahun Salman and James Abraham The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill on Tuesday said it had submitted the draft National Policing Bill, 2026, and 29 consequential amendment bills to the Ministry of Justice for legislative drafting […]
Three defraud Delta community leader of N5.4m
The Delta State Police Command has arrested three men for allegedly defrauding a community leader of N5.475 million with a promise to secure his appointment as president-general of his community. The suspects allegedly impersonated top government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and some Delta State Government officials, […]
Two die as flood submerges 18 Nasarawa communities
The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed the death of two persons and the displacement of residents across more than 18 communities following severe flooding in the Doma Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Nawani Aboki, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lafia, the state capital, on Monday. […]
Fire razes 15 shops in Oyo
No fewer than 15 shops were razed by fire at the popular Bodija foodstuffs market in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday, destroying goods and other valuables worth millions of naira. Investigation by our correspondent revealed that the fire started in one shop before spreading to others in the market. Confirming […]
Robbers cut off Lagos motorcyclist’s ear, victim dies
A motorcyclist identified simply as Mohammed has died after suspected robbers allegedly attacked him with a machete and severed one of his ears in the Baiyeku area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.Mohammed was attacked on Sunday evening when the assailants allegedly attempted to rob him. It was gathered that the suspects had earlier operated elsewhere in […]
Ogun cultists allegedly kill man, sever head in viral video
A man identified as Taiwo Saheed was allegedly murdered by suspected cultists in the Atan area of Ogun State, with footage of the killing circulating on social media. From eyewitness accounts and a video of the incident on Monday that the killing, which occurred on Thursday, was suspected to have been carried out by members […]
