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The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos State Council, were teargassed during their peaceful protest at the Lagos State Government House, Alausa, Ikeja. The command described the accusation as false, saying that no tear gas was used against pensioners during the demonstration. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers recovered from a slow start and steadfast defensive pressure to defeat Hoops & Read 68-58 on Tuesday, extending their unbeaten streak to three games on day three of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs. In what was the third meeting for both teams this year, the six-time Nigerian champions found themselves …

Daud Olatunji A Nigerian taxi driver in the UK, Kolawole Erunkulu, has been sentenced to six years in prison after he fell asleep while driving and fatally hit a 59-year-old motorist who had stopped in a lay-by. Erunkulu, 45, of Bexleyheath, had driven for around 53 hours over three days before the crash, with his longest break lasting just seven …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has denied media reports claiming that she threatened physical harm to the opposition. However, the commissioner, in a video that went viral online, which sparked widespread concern, threatened to cut off the fingers of those who pointed at him. “Now we are playing …

CRS: ADC disavows Ogar’s statement, says expelled member has no mandate to speak on behalf of party – Core Reporter CRS: ADC disavows Ogar’s statement, says expelled member has no mandate to speak on behalf of party From leading journalists Calabar (Core Reporters) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Cross River State chapter, has disavowed a purported statement made by …

A consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Leonard Okonkwo, has urged Nigerians to change their perception of mental health challenges and stop describing people living with mental illness as “crazy”.”. Okonkwo, who works with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), said mental health conditions are medical problems that require professional understanding, support and care rather than discrimination. He made the appeal …

Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers secured their second consecutive victory in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs, pulling away from the Lagos Raptors for a 69-50 win on Monday night. After an even 15-15 first quarter in which the Raptors struggled against the KingsMen, the home team took control of the game by outscoring the Raptors 20-9 in …

…Marriage, bride price No license to ignore the wife’s consent, warns the public prosecutor …Husbands could be accused of sexual assault after forcing reluctant wives Daud Olatunji The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives to have sexual intercourse, saying marriage does not give a man the right to have sex with his wife without her consent. …

The Lagos State Government has said it has stepped up preparation for a possible Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak as health authorities step up vigilance following the expansion of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has become the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country. Government data showed the outbreak had recorded 6,041 confirmed …

ADC Nat’l President Marks Warns Governor Candidates Against Hate Speech, Empty Promises – Core Reporter ADC National President Marks Warns Governor Candidates Against Hate Speech and Empty Promises From our political correspondent Abuja (Core Reporters) – As the 2027 general elections approach, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has charged the party’s governorship candidates …