The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State branch, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and the governments of Abia and Imo States to secure the immediate release of its member, Dr. Bonaventure Aguocha.   The ultimatum is contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr. Ezenwa Ezuruike, and Secretary, Dr….

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards for Borno State and dispatch a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the state in response to growing security challenges in the region.  Falana made the appeal in a statement on Monday, June 1, citing…

Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has reacted after receiving an official invitation from the Delta State Police Command for questioning over allegations of attempted murder and incitement to terrorism.   According to the official letter, which Gwamnishu shared on his social media pages, the activist is required to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department…

Unknown assailants have k!lled the traditional ruler of Timshat in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Godwin Vonga.    The monarch was m8rdered along the Timshat-Mabudi Road on Sunday, May 31, 2026.   Vonga, who until his d3ath held the title of Magaji Timshat and was also a former councillor in Nasarawa Ward…

A security guard has allegedly abducted his employer’s two children in Minna, Niger State.   The father of the children, businessman, Alhaji Danjuma, who resides in the Brighter Area of Minna, confirmed the incident to a journalist, Nuruddeen Isyaku Daza on Monday, June 1, 2026.    Speaking to Daza, Alhaji Danjuma explained that while he…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three bouncers for unlawfully discharging pepper spray during the Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.    LIB reported that several students collapsed during the celebration after inhaling the pepper spray.    The students were rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.    The spokesperson…

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to viral social media posts and accompanying graphic material alleging that Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo and other parts of Lagos State are under invasion by armed bandits targeting schools and children.   In a statement released by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command categorically stated that the claims…

The Ogun State Police Command has reacted to online reports alleging the apprehension of suspected k!dnappers in Kanuyi Community, Simawa, Ogun State.   The command’s spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, says the clarification became necessary following information received by the Simawa Division on 1st June 2026 at about 11:00 a.m. that two suspected criminals had been…

Ghana’s recognised road transport operators have denied reports claiming that public transport fares will increase by 20% from June 2, 2026. In a joint statement issued on June 1, 2026, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) stressed that no fare adjustment has been approved and urged…