At least five residents have been killed and several others abducted after suspected bandits attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred despite a security alert issued by the Sokoto State Police Command over intelligence of a planned attack in the area. The attackers reportedly spent several hours in the community, leaving residents with limited places to seek safety. Five people were killed and […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former FirstBank Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, on his installation as the Balogun of Oyo. Adeduntan is scheduled to be formally installed on Saturday by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. In a congratulatory message, Tinubu described the traditional title as both an honour and a call to greater service to the Oyo Kingdom and its people. The President […]

The Lagos State University has condemned an alleged assault involving a woman and a female student in one of its hostel rooms. A video circulating on social media showed the woman grabbing, pushing and repeatedly striking the student during a confrontation. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identities of those involved and what led to the confrontation, have not been independently verified. A social media post alleged that the […]

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for emergency repair and rehabilitation works. The bridge will be closed to traffic from Monday, September 7, to Monday, September 21, 2026. The decision followed an inspection by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the bridge, including damage caused by vandalism. According to […]