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The Nigeria Police Force has launched a full-scale investigation into alleged large-scale financial misconduct in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, with the Acting Chairman, Mr Sunday Akiotu, at the centre of claims of diversion of over N100 million in public funds. The probe is being conducted by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, following a petition by a civil society group, Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative, which accused the council leadership of criminal conspiracy, procurement fraud, money laundering and abuse of office. As part of the ongoing investigation, the PSFU has invited Akiotu to appear…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has reaffirmed his loyalty to Vice President Kashim Shettima while calling on residents to offer prayers for a credible successor ahead of the 2027 general elections. Zulum made the appeal in a statewide address on Friday, urging citizens to prioritise unity, stability and security as political activities intensify across the state. The governor expressed sympathy for victims of insecurity in Borno, noting that the resilience of residents remains the backbone of the state despite years of insurgency. He stressed that collective prayers and community cooperation remain vital to overcoming the prevailing security challenges. As…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that securing Nigeria is a shared responsibility of all citizens, warning that the country’s stability cannot be left solely in the hands of government. Tinubu spoke on Friday after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground in Lagos, where he urged Nigerians to sustain the virtues of discipline, compassion and unity beyond the holy month of Ramadan. According to him, the spiritual and moral lessons of Ramadan—charity, love, and peaceful coexistence—must not be discarded after the fasting period, but embraced as a continuous way of life. “We thank Almighty God for guiding…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 75 suspects over alleged involvement in crimes ranging from kidnapping and armed robbery to terrorism, as security operatives dismantled a suspected camp linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this on Wednesday while parading the suspects, attributing the arrests to intensified intelligence-led operations carried out in synergy with other security agencies and local stakeholders. Bosso said the coordinated offensives had significantly curtailed criminal activities across the state, enhancing safety for residents…

Widespread outrage has trailed the alleged sexual assault of several women during the controversial Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, with the police arresting a community leader and four others over the incident. Viral videos from the Thursday festival showed young women being chased, stripped and molested by groups of youths in broad daylight, sparking condemnation across the country. In one of the clips, a lady was dragged off a motorcycle and assaulted, while others showed victims struggling to cover themselves as attackers tore their clothes amid cheers from onlookers. Although the exact number…

The Presidency on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Nigeria had agreed to receive foreign deportees under a recent migration agreement with the United Kingdom, insisting that the deal strictly applies to Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the UK. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification became necessary following what he described as widespread misinformation surrounding the pact. Ajayi, in a statement shared via his verified X handle, explained that the agreement was signed during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom and does not compel Nigeria to…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,245 per litre, citing escalating global geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs. The new price represents a N70 increase from the previous N1,175 per litre and is expected to trigger a fresh rise in pump prices nationwide as marketers adjust to the higher cost. In a notice issued to marketers on Friday, the refinery said the adjustment was driven by developments in the international oil market. “Please be informed that due to the current global geo-political situation, which has further escalated, the PMS gantry and…

The Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State has announced plans to launch the second edition of its publication titled “Our Legacy, Our Pride – 50 Years of Monumental Achievements in the Ogun State Civil/Public Service (1976–2026)”. The book launch is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, with proceedings billed to commence at 10:00 a.m. According to a statement issued in Abeokuta by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Otunba Abiodun Awere, the publication forms part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of…

A Presidential Aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Mr. Olajide Filani, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and renewed commitment to nation-building. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, Filani described the Eid celebration as a reminder of sacrifice, discipline, love and devotion to God, noting that the spiritual lessons of Ramadan should translate into everyday conduct among citizens and leaders. He called on Nigerians to uphold the values of tolerance, peace and mutual respect, stressing that the country’s…

As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new public opinion poll has positioned Engineer Michael Abayomi Adeyanju (popularly known as Imole) as the overwhelming favourite for the Ondo North Senatorial seat, with 90 percent of respondents expressing preference for his candidacy. The poll, conducted by the PenPlus Stat Index (Research and Public Opinion Unit of PenPlus Online Media Publishers), also revealed deep dissatisfaction with the current senator representing the district, with 85 percent of respondents rating his performance as “very poor.” According to the report dated February 19, 2026, the survey covered all…