The Christian Association of Nigeria in Ogun State, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the killing of a pastor, Kayode Oluwakemi, by kidnappers who abducted seven worshippers all of whom had been rescued in the state. Reports gathered that the churchgoers were conducting a vigil at the Redeemed Christian Church of …

Suspected hoodlums have gunned down a vigilante officer identified as Mustapha in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. Reports gathered that, the suspected gunmen who were fully armed with dangerous weapons also shot at two individuals who sustained degrees of injuries.   The incident which happened at the weekend …

A four-storey building under construction in the Lifecamp area of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory has reportedly collapsed, with many feared trapped under its rubbles. The incident occurred at about 4 pm while workers were on the construction site in the swampy Dape Area near the Berger Clinic.   …

A middle-aged woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a policewoman and her two children ablaze in Nnokwa, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. The suspect, identified as Nneamaka Nwosu, a native of Amawbia in Awka South LGA, of the state, was said to have come in …

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered a probe into the controversy trailing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) result of a pupil from the state. Daily Trust had reported how the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exposed a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra State,a …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding his first meeting meeting with new service chiefs and Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes two weeks after the President approved their appointments, specifically on June 19, 2023. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu …

In preparation for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ondo State, the quest for a transformative leader capable of propelling the state towards progress and prosperity has gained momentum. A group, the Ondo Youths Solidarity Movement, has endorsed Engineer Funmi Ayinke Waheed Adekojo, affectionately known as FunmiAyinke, for the governor.   …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called its first witness at the commencement of its defence in the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the outcome of the last presidential election. INEC’s lawyer, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN), who called Dr. Lawrence Bayode, who described himself …

The Osun Police Command says it will henceforth sanction its officers attached to government officials caught carrying out domestic duties for their principals. The warning is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Monday. Opalola explained that …

Heavy windstorm has destroyed over 100 houses in Zauro town of Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi State. According to one of the victims, Aliyu Tsoho, the strong wind and loud thunder also destroyed his house. The Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other relevant authorities have undertaken …