FCT Police Debunks Viral Kidney Sales Report
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that young people around Nyanya are selling their kidneys for money. The report also claimed that an agent in Mararaba was allegedly buying human kidneys from residents. However, in a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine […]
Ogogo: Family Announces Fidau, 40-Day Artists’ Day
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The family of late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced the remaining programmes for his burial rites. Ogogo, who died at the age of 66 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites. His burial was attended by […]
COAS Tasks Commanders on Strategic Leadership, Professionalism
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged senior Nigerian Army commanders to demonstrate strategic leadership, professionalism and adaptability in confronting the country’s evolving security threats. Shaibu gave the charge on Wednesday while declaring open the Second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar 2026 at the Headquarters of 1 Division […]
Kwara APC Stakeholders Back AbdulRazaq, Reject Mustapha’s Defection
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, alongside the 51 APC ward chairmen in Kwara Central, have rejected Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The groups reaffirmed their support for Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and […]
Abuja Veterans Tournament: Allstars Shine in Round 2
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Round 2 of the Abuja Veteran Invitational Tournament 2026 produced exciting action as Gwagwalada Allstars, Nyanya Allstars, Timeless Titans FC and Apo Fitness Club recorded notable results. Gwagwalada Allstars defeated New Karu Allstars 3–1 in the opening match, while Nyanya Allstars secured a convincing 3–0 victory over Likeminds Allstars. Timeless Titans FC […]
Nigeria Seeks Stronger OIC Ties on Economy, Youth, Security
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria is set to strengthen cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on humanitarian issues, youth empowerment and economic partnerships as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, departed from Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, […]
Tinubu Orders Rescue of Niger Abduction Victims
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate rescue operation following the mass abduction of worshippers in Niger State. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclose this in a statement on Tuesday. Tinubu condemn the attack, describing the perpetrators as “enemies of peace and enemies of humanity.” “Those who […]
Akpabio Celebrates Sultan at 70, Hails Legacy of Peace
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs , Muhammad Abubakar on his 70th birthday. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message issue through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, describes the Sultan as an exemplary […]
Troops Arrest Three Gunrunners, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested three suspected gunrunners and rescued six kidnapped victims in separate operations in Zamfara State. The operations, conducted on Sunday, August 23, 2026, also led to the recovery of an AK-103-2 rifle, one magazine and 30 rounds of ammunition. The Media […]
Police bust alleged baby factory in Ogun, rescue six victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Ogun State Police Command has dismantled an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. The command also arrested six suspects in connection with the operation. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, discloses this in a statement on Tuesday. Babaseyi say operatives […]