The Violent Crime Response Unit of the Kwara Police Command demolished a suspected cult cell in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area, Idowu Akorede, a suspected Eiye confraternity head, was among those arrested, along with three other associates. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, announced on Sunday that members of the renowned cult … Read more
Fadeelatus-Sheikh Abdul-Mu’min Shehu Usman, an Islamic cleric and the first Muqaddamul Wai’zeen of Oyo State, has urged the Chief Imam of Ilorin designate, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, to do everything he can to promote unity and peace among the Muslims. Usman issued the call in a statement welcoming the Chief Imam-designate. In his … Read more
The Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has reported the death of one of its pilgrims, Salisu Ibrahim, in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to the Board, the deceased, a citizen of Niger State’s Kontagora Local Government Area, died as a result of injuries incurred in a traffic accident. The incident apparently took place at … Read more
The Niger Police Command announced that three individuals were killed by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s spokesperson, verified the event on Saturday. He stated that the bandits invaded the village about 9:00 a.m. According to reports, some residences were set ablaze during the attack, and the … Read more
The Kebbi State Police Command has refuted allegations that schools in the state have been closed owing to insecurity, calling the news untrue. SP Bashir Usman, the command’s spokesperson, clarified the situation in a statement issued on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi in response to reports of school closures, kidnappings, and parental withdrawal of students. According … Read more
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants reportedly set fire to schools in Borno State, including primary and secondary schools. The incident took place at Kautikari village, Chibok local government region of the state. The development comes just a few weeks after students from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba were kidnapped for nearly a month … Read more
Ghana has issued a statement following Canada’s ‘unfair decision’ to deny midfielder Thomas Partey admittance into the country to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey was recently denied entrance into Canada after being charged with sexual assault. However, the former Arsenal star is still awaiting trial and has not been convicted. Partey will … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to its inclusion on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list of candidates for the Enugu North senatorial by-election. INEC has corrected the prior absence of the party and its candidate from the list of participants in the impending Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, which is scheduled for June … Read more
Craig Burley, a former Chelsea player and current TV pundit, has expressed his thoughts on Brazil following their 1-1 draw with Morocco in the FIFA World Cup. The five-time world champions did not perform to their full potential in their first match of the competition. Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad started the match strong, grabbing the lead … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has suspended the Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Arc. Hauwa Hassan Tudun-wada, for suspected irregularities in the state’s town planning and physical development efforts. Hon. Nanu Kankarofi, the Governor’s media aide, announced the development, stating that the move was part of efforts … Read more