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The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ in the World, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has condemned the proliferation of unauthorized theological seminaries within the church, warning that certificates issued by such institutions would not be recognized. Oshoffa, in a note dated March 16, 2026 and addressed to all regions, districts, zones and ecclesial pastors, accused some …

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six officers attached to the Okpoko Police Division in Onitsha over allegations that they extorted ₦200,000 from a trader through a Point-of-Sale operator. The officers were detained after video of the incident circulated widely online. In the recording, the victim’s wife narrated how her husband, a drinks seller, was allegedly harassed, handcuffed and …

A number of passengers were injured on Monday morning when a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna railway line was involved in an incident that forced the journey to come to an abrupt halt before reaching its destination. The train, which departed from Kaduna State en route to Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory, was unable to complete the journey as …

Police agents in Oyo State on Monday foiled an armed robbery attack on the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway, and arrested a suspect. Spokesman of the state police command, Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Ibadan. He said a joint patrol team, consisting of police officers and local residents, intercepted armed robbers in Egbeda Village near Ogbomoso. “Suspected armed …

More than 120 children have died in building collapse incidents across Nigeria, with experts blaming poor construction practices and widespread disregard for the national building code. The alarming figure was disclosed by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), which warned that the situation could worsen as the 2026 rainy season approaches. Speaking during the Builders’ Day 2026 celebration in Anambra …

Millions of Nigerians are grappling with a worsening housing crisis as tenants and prospective homebuyers now spend well above the global affordability threshold on rent, with many allocating up to 60-70% of their income on housing. The development, which experts say reflects growing pressure on the country’s property market, far exceeds the 30% rent-to-income benchmark recommended by the United Nations …

The Nigerian Police in Ondo State has announced the arrest of a suspected cult leader, identified as Akinwale Tomiwa, for alleged involvement in cult activities in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. The suspect, who is reportedly on the police’s wanted list, is believed to be a key figure in the cult’s operations in the community. Authorities have also linked him to …

The Nigerian Navy says it has destroyed an illegal refinery site in Rivers State that was reactivated by operators. The Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, who disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, said personnel of the Nigerian Naval Ship SOROH, operating under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, destroyed the reactivated illegal refinery site in Okolomade Community …

… Attackers sack Kyaram, rustle hundreds of cattle as communities reel from tragedy Daud Olatunji At least 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed in a deadly ambush by heavily armed terrorists in Garga area of ​​Kanam Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State on Friday, raising fears of worsening insecurity along the Plateau-Taraba-Bauchi border corridor. The combined patrol team, …

Egbaland’s Osi, Chief Bode Mustapha, has received glowing tributes from protégés and colleagues who praised his humility, charisma and lifelong contribution to public service on the occasion of his 75th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Rasheed Sefiu, a retired Permanent Secretary, recalled how Mustapha supported his appointment as Executive Secretary of Abeokuta North Local Government Education Authority in January 2000. …