Month: September 2026

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have maintained their presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections despite ongoing efforts by opposition groups to produce a consensus candidate. The G-100 Alliance, a coalition of opposition political groups and stakeholders, is working towards selecting a single presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A member of the group, […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has rewarded Edo Queens with N50 million following their victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League. The governor announced the reward on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Government House in Benin, where the team presented the 2025/26 Nigeria Women’s Football League and WAFU-B titles. Edo Queens defeated Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the end of […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Oron Local Government Area and recovered weapons, ammunition and speedboats allegedly linked to a suspected criminal syndicate. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by Marine Police operatives in Oron, working with Marine Hunters, following credible intelligence about a planned kidnapping in the area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, […]

The Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to tackle drug abuse and related security challenges across the state. The collaboration was strengthened during a sensitisation programme organised by the NDLEA for Amotekun operatives in Oyo State. The programme focused on drug abuse prevention, identifying substance-related risks, responsible conduct and community-based approaches to promoting drug-free communities. The Amotekun Corps Commandant, […]

The Osun State Governorship Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that the party and its candidate in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, filed a petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election. In a statement on Tuesday, the council’s Head of Media and Publicity, Remi Omowaiye, described the reports as false and misleading. The clarification followed a petition reportedly filed at the Osun State […]

A suspected member of a child-stealing and trafficking syndicate in Oyo State, Adejoke Popoola, has allegedly confessed to selling two sets of children she gave birth to and stealing other children for onward sale. Popoola, who spoke at the Oyo State Police Command headquarters in Ibadan, said she had been involved in child trafficking since October 2024. She allegedly admitted selling a newborn boy and a set of twins, with […]