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Ekiti LG, Vice President sued for alleged self-abduction, remanded in custody

The Vice President of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye, has been detained at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Center following her arraignment for alleged involvement in a fake kidnapping. Ogunleye was booked on Wednesday before the Magistrates Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti alongside three other defendants on charges bordering on conspiracy and self-kidnapping. The Nigerian State Police Force said …

Presidency: Constitutional Framework of the State Police being completed – THISAGE

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Significant progress has been made towards the establishment of the State Police, with a constitutional amendment expected shortly, following months of consultations between the Executive, the National Assembly and the security authorities. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after a consultative meeting on state police convened by …

Network constraints: NERC approves special compensation for Tier A customers

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for Grade A electricity customers affected by electricity shortages caused by grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The Commission announced the decision in Directive no. NERC/2026/002, published on its website on Thursday. According to NERC, the directive was introduced in response to significant generation shortages experienced …

How Wike Aide Accessed Emeka Ike Voter Data, INEC Reveals Internal Breach

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…says the election official provided the details and used his daughter’s phone for the screenshot …Police detain AMAC official as investigation deepens Daud Olatunji The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has exposed how Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, obtained and published voter registration details of Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, in a breach that has now triggered …

NAWOJ, NUJ finalize preparations for Women in Safety Summit – THIS UPDATE

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By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), African Independent Television (AIT) and Crime Reporters Global Nigeria, says preparations are well underway to hold the Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026. The Chairperson, Media and Publicity Committee, WINSEC, Dr Adeola Ekine, told the News Agency of Nigeria …

Tinubu aide Sunday Dare to deliver TheGazelleNews anniversary lecture

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Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the anniversary public conference of Lagos-based online newspaper, thegazellenews’.com. The conference will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, by 10:00 am The event will focus on the theme: “Guiding grassroots governance …

NES TASKS MEMBERS TO PLANTING TREES AS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATES IN ABEOKUTA Urges residents to take personal responsibility for environmental protection Tasks members to plant at least one tree each, drives climate action The President of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Abeokuta Chapter, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Adebayo Badmos, has called on professionals environmentalists and residents to take concrete actions against climate change by adopting tree planting methods and sustainable environmental practices. In a special message to mark World Environment Day 2026, Badmos stressed that protecting the environment remains a shared responsibility that cannot be left to government alone, but must be driven by deliberate individual and community actions. He noted that the annual global observance serves as a reminder of the urgent need to safeguard the environment from worsening climate conditions, pollution and ecological degradation. “This year’s celebration reminds us that protecting the environment is not the exclusive responsibility of governments and institutions; it is a collective duty that begins with individual actions,” he said. The NES President urged members of the Abeokuta chapter to set an example by planting at least one tree each in their homes, workplaces or communities, describing tree planting as a practical step towards environmental sustainability. According to him, a single tree plays a critical role in carbon sequestration, air purification, erosion control, biodiversity conservation and broader climate change mitigation efforts. It also encouraged members to document and share evidence of their tree planting activities as part of efforts to promote responsibility and inspire broader public participation in environmental management. “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now,” Badmos said, urging immediate action rather than continued delays in addressing environmental challenges. He expressed optimism that sustained efforts to plant trees would help make Abeokuta greener, Ogun State healthier and Nigeria more resilient to environmental risks. Badmos reaffirmed NES’s commitment to ongoing support, awareness creation and practical interventions aimed at promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment. He congratulated the chapter members on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to environmental protection and climate action. AND

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The President of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Abeokuta Chapter, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Adebayo Badmos, has called on environmental professionals and residents to take concrete actions against climate change by embracing tree planting and sustainable environmental practices. In a special message to mark World Environment Day 2026, Badmos stressed that protecting the environment remains a shared responsibility that cannot be …

NGX:MC Nichols was among the biggest losers as investors dropped ₦58 billion

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Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost another N58 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This followed the drop in share prices, including Mc Nichols, ABC Trans and Eterna on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 242,227.31 points from 243,132.61 points recorded the previous day. After five hours of trading on the capital …

Representative member calls for decisive rescue action for 42 kidnapped Borno pupils – THIS UPDATE

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By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri A member of the House of Representatives representing Askira Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State, Hon. Usman Midala Balami, called for decisive action by the federal government and military to rescue 42 pupils abducted by Boko Haram from a public school in the state Balami made this appeal in an interview with journalists in Maiduguri, shortly …

Edo police launch manhunt for blogger over alleged false kidnapping report

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The Edo State Police Command has launched efforts to arrest a blogger known as “Azawoman” for allegedly concocting and spreading a false report that students of Green Park Academy in Benin were kidnapped.. The command said the suspect is wanted for questioning and possible prosecution in accordance with relevant laws. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed …