The Delta State Police Command has arrested content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu of Asaba, following the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro. Police said the arrest followed the Commissioner of Police’s directive for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to a video shared by Arise TV and reportedly recorded…
The God and Peoples Parliament, a Benin-based advocacy group, has called for Nigeria to adopt a regional system of government, arguing that restructuring would improve security and drive national development. According to Punch, the group’s convener, Dr. Dele Oluwatade, made the call during a press briefing in Benin City, urging the country to replace its…
Social media users have reacted to comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after he criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the reported discovery of Mary Habila’s body at the residence of Minister of Works David Umahi. In a post on his official X account on Thursday, Atiku questioned what he described as the Federal…
Minister of Works David Umahi has rejected claims that he should be held responsible for the death of his staff member, Mary Habila, simply because the incident occurred in a government guest house. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Umahi said the guest house where the incident occurred was separate from the residence where…
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest player he has ever seen after the Argentina captain inspired his side to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. According to Metro, the 39-year-old Messi provided assists for both Argentine goals to send the…
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four people abducted during the recent attack on an unauthorized NECO examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area. According to Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the victims were rescued during a coordinated security operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo immediately after…
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a proposal that would make American assistance to Nigeria conditional on the Federal Government taking stronger action to address insecurity and protect vulnerable communities, including Christians. According to Punch, the measure was included in the fiscal 2027 State Department appropriations bill, which passed the House by a 217-209…
Minister of Works David Umahi has criticised the portrayal of the late Mary Habila and her colleague following the controversy surrounding Habila’s death, insisting they were on an official assignment and not at his residence for improper reasons. Speaking in an interview with SYMFONI TV, Umahi described Habila’s death as a personal loss. “I don’t…
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a measure that would make American assistance to Nigeria conditional on the Federal Government taking concrete steps to address violence and improve the protection of vulnerable communities, including Christians. According to Punch, the provision was included in the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which passed the House…
The widow of a teacher who died while in the custody of kidnappers during the Oriire school abduction in Oyo State has appealed to the government to release her husband’s body for burial and provide support for her family. According to TVC News, Mrs. Olaleye made the emotional appeal during an interview, saying the loss…
