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A large number of bandits on Wednesday stormed the Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of ​​Kogi State and killed a number of people. The attack that left the community in chaos and fear led to the deaths of a six-year-old child, a school deputy principal and one other person. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The South East Development Commission (SEDC) came under intense Senate scrutiny on Tuesday after lawmakers questioned financial records showing the agency spent 153 million naira on rent for a one-room liaison office in Abuja and listed another 2.5 billion naira as “implicit expenditure” without adequate explanation. The Senate Committee on the Southeast Development Commission, chaired by …

Wednesday showcased goals, exciting moments and three different results as the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup 2026 continued. At the Alade Stadium, FC Odini and FC Ikpeba played the most exciting match of the day, ending in a 2-2 draw. Malomo Basit opened the scoring for Odini in the first minute, but Daniel Okon equalized for Ikpeba with a header. Nsikak …

Nearly four months after the latest crisis in the Middle East erupted and despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran, tensions continue throughout the region and beyond. UN Security Council is holding a high-level debate on the progress of a political solution in the Middle East, amidst ongoing conflict, humanitarian emergencies and concerns about regional stability. Follow …

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The National Democratic Party (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to provide a detailed explanation as to why the country continues to borrow money, despite claims of increased revenue. He also sought clarification on how state revenues and loan funds are being used, amid what he described as worsening economic hardship across the country. Obi, …

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Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 25 days later, 2 year old toddler, teacher, school children kidnapped in Oyo still in captivity Today it has been 25 days since bandits invaded Ogbomosho town in Oyo State and kidnapped 46 teachers, students and children including a two year old child who was tied to his mother’s …

Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele has announced plans to champion a major constitutional amendment that would replace Nigeria’s current two-term executive system with six-year terms for the president and state governors. According to the senior lawmaker, the proposed reforms aim to reduce political distractions associated with re-election campaigns and allow elected leaders to dedicate more time to governance and policy delivery. …

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movements anywhere in the country, following renewed controversy over his visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, late last year. Gumi, who recently faced public criticism and allegations bordering on attempts to promote the “Islamisation” narrative in some parts of the South West, insisted that …