The Senate on Wednesday expressed deep concern over escalating insecurity in Katsina State following renewed bandit attacks that reportedly killed at least 35 people within 24 hours. The lawmakers called for immediate military and humanitarian intervention in affected communities after deliberating on a motion of urgent public importance concerning the recent ambush of operatives of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force in Bakori Local Government Area. The attack resulted in the […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of its preparedness for the 2027 General Election despite delays in the passage of the amended Electoral Act by the National Assembly. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja. He stated that the commission has already finalised its election timetable and schedule of activities based […]

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with alleged murder, cult-related violence, and other criminal activities across different parts of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the operations also led to the recovery of various incriminating exhibits. According to the statement, one suspect, Yaru Saka, was arrested in connection with the alleged murder […]

A middle-aged woman has lost her life following a road accident that occurred early Wednesday morning in Ibadan, Oyo State. The crash happened at the Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and left at least seven other persons injured. According to sources, the accident involved three vehicles, including a red Nissan Micra with registration number MNY 539 XN, a white tanker truck, and a commercial Toyota Hiace bus with […]