Ogun State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of an abducted traditional prince and the killing of two suspected kidnappers during a follow-up security operation aimed at dismantling the criminal gang responsible for the abduction.
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top security and intelligence officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, amid growing public debate over the welfare of military personnel following recent comments on soldiers’ salaries.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with the Jersey City Board of Education requiring one of New Jersey’s top-ranked public high schools to end admissions practices based on race and national origin, marking another step in the Trump administration’s broader campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed higher for another consecutive session, with the All-Share Index (ASI) advancing by 0.62 per cent to 243,958.73 points, up from 242,459.98 points recorded in the previous session. The latest rally pushed the market’s year-to-date return to 56.77 per cent, reflecting continued investor confidence despite broader economic uncertainties.
The Fall 2026 Haute Couture season has transformed Paris into the centre of the fashion world, with luxury houses unveiling their latest collections on the runway. Yet away from the catwalks, many of the industry’s biggest models are proving that street style can be just as influential as couture.
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old woman, Nwoko Gift, for allegedly attempting to kill her 12-year-old niece, Ebo Chimamanda, during an assault at their residence in Umuahia.
Gunmen have killed two people after launching a late-night attack on Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking fear among residents and prompting a police investigation.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision removing limits on coordinated campaign spending between candidates and national political parties is expected to significantly reshape the financial landscape of the 2026 Senate elections, potentially weakening one of the Democratic Party’s biggest advantages in several key battleground states.
Music promoter and socialite Samson Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, has survived a catastrophic road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, directly refuting viral social media reports claiming he passed away.
Reports suggest that the arrest may be linked to his role as the personal physician of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, had earlier raised concerns on social media, alleging that the arrest could be connected to a medical report issued by Professor Aghaji concerning his client.
According to eyewitness accounts, the robbers, believed to be three in number, had already attacked two other houses in the area before forcefully gaining entry into the Clement family compound.
One of the deceased’s sons, AbdulFatai Clement, described the incident as tragic and devastating for the family.
Balogun had been set to miss Monday’s knockout fixture after receiving a straight red card during the United States’ 2-0 Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee suspended the enforcement of the automatic ban under Article 27 of its disciplinary code, allowing the striker to feature against Belgium while placing him on a one-year probationary period.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the student body said it had closely monitored the controversy involving Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council
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Speaking in Abuja, the group’s Coordinator, Comrade Muniretu Isah, said the challenges facing the healthcare system have reached a critical stage that requires urgent and extraordinary government intervention.
According to him, millions of Nigerians are suffering from delayed treatment, avoidable deaths, and limited access to quality healthcare due to the deteriorating state of public health facilities.
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Speaking during an interaction with members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Mimiko argued that the remarks had been taken out of context and unfairly portrayed in the public sphere.
According to him, the backlash