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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences in the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, said the E Divisional Police Headquarters was investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault, extortion and defamation. According to the statement, a 20-year-old resident of Wuntin Dada, Ebere Wilson, reported that she was assaulted and had her mobile phone, a blue Tecno Spark 4, confiscated by one Gloria Joseph on February 11, 2026. Police investigations allegedly revealed that Joseph conspired with another suspect, Light…

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed that Morocco will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as originally scheduled, dismissing speculation about a possible postponement or change of venue. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe said the 16th edition of the tournament will take place from March 17 to April 3, 2026, in Morocco. He addressed rumours surrounding the hosting rights, explaining that although several countries had shown interest in staging the competition, Morocco stepped in at a crucial time to ensure continuity. “There is…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, detailing key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. Despite the delay, the commission had earlier, on February 4, indicated that it had concluded work on the election timetable and related activities. According to the schedule, Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2027. Governorship and State House of Assembly elections…

There was tension at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday following an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, upon his arrival from Cairo, Egypt. The development was first disclosed by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a series of social media posts and videos later reposted by the former governor. According to Adekeye, El-Rufai was approached by security personnel shortly after disembarking from Egypt Air flight MS 877. “Security agents today attempted to arrest Malam Nasir El-Rufai as he arrived on a flight from Cairo. Malam El-Rufai declined to follow…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council, marking a major development in the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. The dissolution was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, all Commissioners and Special Advisers have been directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officers in their respective ministries with immediate effect. Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the outgoing members of the Executive Council for their service and contributions to the development of the state, wishing them…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has condemned a deadly attack by suspected illegal miners on a joint security patrol team in Zuzungi, Kataeregi, Niger State. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a routine operation aimed at curbing illegal mining and preventing the smuggling of solid minerals from the area. The patrol team comprised personnel of the NSCDC, the Nigerian Police Force, local security operatives known as the Anti-Drugs Control, and officials of the Millennium Metals Mining Company. According to a statement issued by the NSCDC Niger State Command, the operatives were intercepting individuals suspected of…

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division, Superintendent of Police Bako Amgbashim. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Sika Aprioku found Robinson Sonabari, identified as a native doctor; Bright Okparawo; Precious Amaeze, popularly known as “Selina”; and Loveday Jack, also known as “Ragged Excess,” guilty of conspiracy, murder, membership of a secret cult group and robbery. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and ordered that the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with major allocations earmarked for operations, technology and capital expenditure. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint committee of the iSenate and House of Representatives on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly. He clarified that the N873.778 billion required for the 2027 polls is separate from the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal, under which INEC plans to spend N171 billion on its operations, including by-elections and off-cycle governorship polls. According to him, preparations for the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of targeting and luring young women through hook-up arrangements to hotel rooms in Port Harcourt. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Albert Koko-ete Hanson, a married man, and 18-year-old Wisdom Okon, both from Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, were apprehended following a rescue operation involving hotel security personnel. One of the victims, who identified herself simply as Faith, recounted her ordeal to journalists. She said she was contacted by a hotel staff member who informed her that a guest…

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has threatened legal action against individuals spreading what he described as false and damaging rumours linking him to the alleged marital crisis between actress BamBam and her husband, Teddy A. Arukwe addressed the controversy in a statement shared on social media, revealing that a particular account had been identified for allegedly circulating baseless accusations concerning his professional relationship with a female colleague in the industry. Although he did not mention BamBam by name, the rumours surfaced shortly after the release of their 2025 YouTube film, Love In Every Word, which recently went viral. The actor said…