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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen strategic collaboration, intelligence sharing and operational synergy in investigations into alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided under US Government-supported programs. The decision was made when Macus Maccain, Assistant Law Enforcement Officer, FBI, led a delegation on a courtesy visit …

Daud Olatunji Civil society organizations and media groups in Ogun State have unveiled a non-partisan platform, OGUN 2027 CONVERSATION, to engage governorship and senatorial candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, which was formally unveiled to journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Iwe Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta, on Monday, September 14, 2026, is designed to shift the …

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly using a hot knife to injure her seven-year-old daughter. The seven-year-old child, identified as Oluebube, was allegedly injured following allegations that he took meat from a pot. It was learned that the suspect was arrested on Sunday by the police in Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North …

Dangote Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that he purchased his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the initial public offering of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals. The billionaire industrialist was reflecting on his …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has slammed the South African government for xenophobic attacks on African migrants in the country, saying the leaders are not doing enough to tackle the problem. The former president spoke in an interview at C-Suite Cafe hosted by Ikem Okuhu. He said even if migrants have violated immigration laws or committed crimes, those violations should not …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles A California resident died in Georgian Bay after Ontario Provincial Police say a boat capsized over the weekend. At approximately 12:30 pm on Sunday, the West Parry Sound OPP Marine Unit responded to a capsized vessel in Georgian Bay, north of Franklin Island. Police were assisted by …

Kaduna State dominated the North West zonal eliminations for the inaugural National Sports Commission (NSC) Intermediate Games, winning several events and securing qualification in a number of sports disciplines for the national competition scheduled to take place in Lagos. The three-day zonal eliminations, held at the Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna, brought together athletes from five states in the North …

Jonglei is among a handful of states experiencing renewed armed conflict, with clashes between government and opposition forces. “Access challenges in Jonglei state have put the lives of mothers and their children in danger,” said Noala Skinner, UNICEF Representative of the State of South Sudan. Since January, increased fighting, mass displacement and unsafe routes have cut services and forced health …

By Staff Canadian Press Posted September 14, 2026 08:49 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles Alberta’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate the officer-involved fatal shooting of a man in west Edmonton. Edmonton police said they were called Sunday morning to a report that a woman and baby …

Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. West Ham United announced the former goalkeeper’s death in a post on X on Monday morning, paying tribute to a player who enjoyed a long period of success with the club. Miklosko, who joined West Ham from Czech club Banik Ostrava, made …