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Tension has gripped Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of ​​Delta State, as local university students and residents flee the community following violent attacks during a traditional festival. The panic comes in the wake of the controversial “Alue-Do” festival, during which viral videos showed groups of youths chasing, stripping and assaulting women, an incident that sparked nationwide outrage …

The Muslim Congress, Ogun State chapter, has called on Muslims to uphold the spiritual discipline and moral values ​​cultivated during Ramadan, warning against a relapse into sinful acts after the fasting period. The coordinator of the group (Waali) in the state, Dr. Jamiu Folarin, made the appeal in a statement released on Saturday to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration of 1447 …

At least 38 people suffered burns of varying degrees due to a gas explosion in Calabar, Cross River, on Saturday. Spokesperson for the state police command. But on Sunday, Eitokpah told reporters that there were no casualties in the explosion that destroyed a gas station and residential buildings in the city. Eitokpah said the victims had been taken to the …

At least one person was killed and two others injured in a gas tanker explosion in the Sangotedo area of ​​Ajah, Lagos State, on Saturday. Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement in Ikeja. He said: “The agency’s emergency response team, known as Team Shark, immediately arrived at the …

Tragedy struck Dutse, Jigawa State on Tuesday when two separate fires claimed the lives of two children and destroyed properties worth several thousand naira. The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps confirmed the incidents in a statement on Thursday, describing the loss of the children as devastating. According to the command’s public relations officer, ASC …

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Retd), has said he should not be held responsible for the failure of authorities to publicly identify terrorist financiers in Nigeria, insisting that responsibility lies with relevant government agencies. Buratai made the clarification on Friday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed issues relating to …

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the deployment of tactical teams to ensure the safety of lives and property during Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Disu also congratulated Muslims on successfully fulfilling the Ramadan fast and welcoming Eid al-Fitr. A statement by police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, on Friday stated that the Inspector General directed Police Commissioners and Tactical Commanders in …

The Anambra Police Command has placed its officers on alert to prevent any breakdown of law and order that may arise from the Awka customary stool dispute. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Friday in Awka. The statement read: “The Anambra Police Command has observed a concerning pattern of …

A presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Olajide Filani, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and a renewed commitment to nation-building. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, Filani described the Eid celebration as a reminder of sacrifice, discipline, …

…. Ogun, Imo, Edo among the states yet to establish functional regulators … Illegal permits and coordination gaps exacerbate sector uncertainty Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s push to decentralize electricity regulation faces serious obstacles as at least 16 states struggle to set up effective regulatory systems, raising fears of worsening energy supply challenges for consumers across the country. Industry findings indicate that …