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Man nabbed for alleged possession of human parts in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Idowu Ashafa, for allegedly having human parts suspected to have been exhumed from a grave for ritual purposes in Igbesa. The suspect was reportedly intercepted at Ido Itekun Village with a nylon bag containing a fresh human head, two human…
Read More »When Incumbents Fall: The Elections That Shocked the World
By Oghenekevwe Kofi The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world.”When Barack Obama posted those words on April 13, 2026, he was pointing to a political reality that is often underestimated.…
Read More »Police arrest fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Eric Nwombu, over alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of examination materials belonging to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest was carried…
Read More »Man nabbed for alleged murder of lover in Cross River community
A 30-year-old man, Sunday Ejor, has been arrested for allegedly killing his live-in partner, Lucy Moshe Igu, in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on March 29 in Nwang community, Ekajuk Ward 2, has sparked outrage among residents, with tensions escalating between neighbouring communities…
Read More »Three killed, seven injured in Ogun multiple-vehicle crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has confirmed the death of three persons and injuries to seven others following a multiple-vehicle accident along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Road. The crash, which occurred at the Onipepeye axis in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, involved a Sino truck and an Opel…
Read More »JAMB refutes claims linking abducted travellers to 2026 UTME candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports suggesting that individuals recently abducted while travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo were candidates en route to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by its Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board clarified…
Read More »Iran casts doubts on peace talks, reimposes Strait of Hormuz closure
Iran’s military on Saturday announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, hours after briefly reopening the vital global shipping route and allowing more than a dozen commercial vessels to pass through. The reversal has heightened uncertainty around efforts to end the conflict involving Donald Trump, who had expressed…
Read More »Atiku faces pushback from rivals, allies as ADC tensions escalate
Fresh cracks have emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s rivals reject his claims of political dominance in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential race. Backers of the Labour Party’s Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso on…
Read More »JAMB releases 2026 UTME results, arms against result manipulation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing. In a statement issued on Friday by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check…
Read More »NSCDC busts ‘baby factory’ in Lagos, arrests two suspects
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered an alleged baby factory in the Okuju, Ilado area of Badagry, rescuing 18 pregnant women and 10 children during a late-night operation. The raid, carried out between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday,…
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