Metro

A video has emerged showing a campaign truck associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) with people inside throwing bread at Ekiti residents on Friday, a day before the gubernatorial election in the state. The video drew widespread reaction on social media, especially because the truck was being escorted by a black SUV believed to be carrying security officers. A …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of notorious terrorist commander Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo to 40 years in prison each after they confessed to supporting his terrorist operations. Judge Hauwa Yilwa delivered the verdict on Friday following guilty pleas entered by Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi to terrorism-related offenses filed against them by the Office …

Officers of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested eight cult suspects and recovered a cache of firearms and dangerous weapons in a series of intelligence-led operations in Ilorin, the state capital. The arrests were made by Anti-Cultism Unit personnel working with other tactical teams following reports of suspected cult-related activities in several parts of the metropolitan city. In a …

Officials of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) say they have commenced investigations into the activities of a self-proclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (aka Prophet Sunday Koboko), for allegedly defrauding members of his church of N70,391,600. The applicant, Okey Uwakwe accused Ajuluchukwucheya of presenting himself as a true servant of God, capable of luring …

The Federal Government has begun the urgent evacuation of Nigerians stranded in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, and no fewer than 742 citizens are expected to be airlifted home before June 30, 2026. The evacuation, confirmed on Thursday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, comes amid growing tension and reports of attacks on foreign nationals in …

The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations in public and private schools across the state, citing concerns over the increased financial burden imposed on parents and guardians from such events. The directive is contained in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Director of Education (Private Schools), AA …

US President Donald Trump has said the airstrike on a school in Iran that reportedly killed more than 160 children during the initial phase of “Operation Epic Fury” was unintentional, insisting the incident is under investigation. Trump made his first public remarks on the tragedy while addressing reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit, where he came under renewed …

A police inspector attached to the security of the Kogi State Government House in Lokoja has lost an assault rifle and 30 live rounds after suspected thieves stole his vehicle and made off with the weapon in a brazen overnight incident. The officer concerned, identified as Inspector Mohammed Abdullahi, is said to have parked his Toyota Camry with registration number …

The Benue State branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a Fulani traveler and injury of two others in Okpokwu Local Government Area, alleging that the victims were attacked while on a private trip to visit family members. In a statement issued by the state chairman of …

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that government remains fully committed to ensuring the release of kidnapped school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, stating that no effort is being made to bring them home safely. The governor gave the assurance while addressing protesters led by social media personality VeryDarkMan at the Oyo State Government …