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The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the attack on a church in Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area, which left one person dead and several others injured. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Awka, noting that the assault occurred in the early hours of Sunday. According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, described the attack […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on Yoruba people to remain vigilant amid escalating insecurity across Nigeria, warning that recent attacks in northern and central states pose a growing risk to the South-West. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the monarch made the remarks in Ode-Omu, Osun State, during the weekend celebration of Ode-Omu Day. Nigeria has witnessed a […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force to the Republic of Benin following the foiling of an attempted military coup in the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the regional bloc said troops—including personnel from Nigeria—were being mobilised to support the Beninese government and protect constitutional order. ECOWAS Chairman and Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, confirmed that the Nigerian […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, have congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 10th coronation anniversary, commending his leadership, influence and unifying role across Yorubaland. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin praised the Ooni’s exposure, knowledge and charisma, noting that these qualities have strengthened the influence of […]

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to receive, deliberate on, and possibly ratify the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee today. The report concerns seven governorship aspirants earlier disqualified from participating in the party’s upcoming primary election scheduled for Saturday. The five-member appeal panel, chaired by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, concluded a two-day review of the petitions filed by the affected aspirants […]

A Chinese expatriate kidnapped over three months ago at the BUA Cement Plant in Okpella, Edo State, has regained his freedom. The victim, identified simply as Mr. Wang, was abducted on September 5, 2025, during an attack by gunmen who killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, the expatriate […]

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted proposals for a nationwide suspension of mining activities, insisting that such a move would deepen insecurity rather than resolve it. In a statement signed by its National President, Dele Ayankale, and National Secretary, Sulaiman Liman, the association argued that only illegal mining has been linked to terrorism and other security challenges, not licensed and regulated operations. Their reaction follows recent calls by […]

The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft’s listing. The jet, previously listed on the company’s website, could no longer be found when our correspondent visited. Manager of Market Research at JetHQ, Laurie Barringer, confirmed that the company no longer has the aircraft listed for sale and directed further inquiries to the Nigerian government. “Thank you for your email. We no […]