Court Validates PDP Ibadan Convention, Affirms Turaki’s Leadership
Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, has affirmed the validity of the 2025 Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the substantive chairman of the party. Delivering judgment in Suit No. I/1336/2025 on Friday, the court upheld the amended originating summons filed by Musibau […]
Senator Ireti Visits Detained Woman Who Slumped in Police Custody Following Sexual Allegations Against Umahi
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, on Friday visited a businesswoman who reportedly collapsed while in police custody after making allegations against the Minister of Works, David Umahi. The woman, identified as Tracy Ohiri, was said to have slumped at a police facility in Abuja and was subsequently rushed to a hospital […]
“I Was Just Six”: Oluwadolarz Breaks Silence on Childhood Sexual Abuse
Nigerian skit maker Olamide Babatunde Ogunleye, popularly known as Oluwadolarz revealed that he was sexually abused by a female neighbour who he identified as Aunty Ramota for a year when he was just six years old. In a now-viral video, the content creator recounted living with his grandmother while his mother attended nursing school. He […]
JAMB Denies Claims of Hike in UTME Fees
Nigeria’s university entrance examination body has rejected reports claiming it has increased the cost of registering for its main national test. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) described the reports as “false, misleading and entirely unfounded”, saying there has been no change to the fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a […]
Six Arrested in Ondo Over Alleged Fake Miracle Scam
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six men accused of posing as pastors and staging fake miracles to defraud residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola and Ademola, were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out on February 16, 2026, by the command’s […]
Police Deploy Additional Personnel to Tackle Incessant Banditry in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has deployed additional security personnel and enhanced weaponry to communities affected by renewed banditry attacks in Alkaleri Local Government Area. The deployment follows a resurgence of security concerns in Gwana, Digare and Kafin Duguri. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, said the […]
Again, Bandits Strike Madagali, Fintiri’s Hometown
Madagali, the hometown of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, has once again come under attack, marking the fourth assault in five months. Previous incidents were reported on October 1, November 19, and December 8, 2025, with the latest occurring on February 24, 2026. Local sources report that the attack claimed multiple lives. Mohammed Yusuf, a […]
OAUSTECH Produces Top Graduates, Records Historic Academic Feat
The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Ondo State is set to celebrate the achievements of 1,452 graduates at its ninth convocation ceremony. Among them, 50 students will graduate with first-class honours, 594 with second-class upper division, 691 with second-class lower division, and 115 with third-class degrees. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa […]
Drama Intensifies as Police Transfer TikToker Mirabel to Women Affairs Ministry
The Ogun State Police Command has released TikTok user, Abigail Nsikak, popularly known as Mirabel, to the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development as investigations into her rape allegation continue. Mirabel first captured public attention after posting alarming videos on TikTok, alleging she was sexually assaulted in her home on February 15. The […]
Jigawa Governor Takes Custody of Minor Allegedly Abducted, Impregnated by DSS Officer
The Department of State Services (DSS) has handed over Walida, a minor who was allegedly abducted and impregnated by a serving DSS operative, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, to Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa State. Walida and her baby were handed to the governor on Wednesday at the DSS headquarters in Abuja. The handover included several officials: […]