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Ondo poly student found dead in suspected suicide
A 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, identified as Audi Emmanuel, has been found dead in his off-campus residence along Awolowo Road in the Emure Ile-Owo community, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The deceased, a Computer Engineering student, was discovered hanging in his room under circumstances believed to…
Read More »Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Edo recover arms
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Iyamho, near Edo State University, as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in the state. The suspects, identified as Sani Kabir, 23, and Hamza Nuhu, 25, were apprehended on April 27, 2026, at…
Read More »NMDPRA caps aviation fuel prices as airlines threaten shutdown
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has set a price range of N1,960 to N2,800 per litre for Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), as authorities move to address soaring fuel costs that have put Nigeria’s aviation sector under intense pressure. In a statement issued by its Director of Public…
Read More »Indian man digs up sister’s remains to prove death, access bank funds
An elderly man in eastern India caused shock and confusion at a local bank after exhuming his late sister’s remains in a desperate attempt to prove her death and access money in her account. The incident occurred on Monday in the Malipasi area of Keonjhar district in Odisha, according to…
Read More »2027: Tinubu becomes first aspirant to pick APC presidential nomination form
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday emerged as the first aspirant to obtain a presidential nomination form from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party commenced the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general election. Tinubu, represented by Ikeja Federal Constituency lawmaker, James Faleke,…
Read More »Suspected herdsmen kill seven in fresh Benue attack
A fresh wave of violence has struck Benue State, leaving at least seven people dead and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Channel One community in Logo Local Government Area. The assault, which began over the weekend and continued into Monday afternoon, targeted the…
Read More »UAE announces exit from OPEC and OPEC+ amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance, citing a shift toward prioritising national interests in a move that could send ripples through global energy markets. According to a statement released on Tuesday and carried by…
Read More »Police rescue 17 abducted pupils in Kogi Islamic school
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State have rescued 17 pupils abducted from an Islamic school in Lokoja, as security agencies step up efforts to secure the release of the remaining victims. The pupils were kidnapped late Saturday night when armed men invaded Daarul Kitab School, an Islamic…
Read More »Court orders accelerated trial for alleged coup plotters, bars journalists from proceedings
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of Bola Tinubu. The directive was issued by Joyce Abdulmalik, who invoked a speedy trial procedure and fixed April 29, April 30, May 4, and…
Read More »Troops arrest suspected IPOB member, recover explosives in Imo
Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force South-East have arrested a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, during clearance operations in Imo State. The development was disclosed in an operational report made available…
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