Six Abducted Children Die In Captivity, 17 Rescued As Police Parade Suspects In Oyo
This followed an intelligence-led investigation into a criminal network allegedly involved in the stealing, trafficking and concealment of children across state lines. Six children abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate have been confirmed dead while in captivity, the Oyo State Police Command has disclosed. The command also announced the rescue of 17 children and the arrest of seven...
2027: Nigeria’s Oil Must Provide Measurable Benefits To Nigerians — Makinde
He said Nigerians should not be made to pay international-equivalent prices for crude supplied to local refineries when the resource is produced domestically. The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has said Nigeria’s crude oil must deliver real and measurable benefits to Nigerians, calling for greater transparency across the petroleum value chain. Makinde, who is also the...
Tinubu Beatable, His Govt Committing So Many Errors — Daura
On why Nigerians should consider the APM presidential ticket during the 2027 election, Daura said he and Makinde shared a similar passion for Nigeria, which centred on resetting the country. The vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Lawal Daura, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is not unbeatable in the 2027 presidential election. Daura stated this during an interview...
El-Rufai’s Lawyers Demand ₦10bn From Defence Minister Over Alleged Defamation
The lawyers maintained that none of the allegations had been tested, proved or determined by a court of competent jurisdiction and demanded strict proof of the claims. Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have demanded ₦10 billion in damages from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory remarks concerning their client. The demand was contained...
El-Rufai’s family gives Defence Minister 7 days to prove Southern Kaduna k1lling allegations or apologize
The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, demanding that he substantiate allegations that the former governor deliberately planned killings in Southern Kaduna or publicly retract his statements and apologize. The ultimatum follows comments made by Musa during a September 3 appearance on Channels Television’s Politics...
Buhari was surrounded by sycophants who betrayed his trust – Former DSS DG Lawal Daura
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, has said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was surrounded by sycophants who betrayed his trust and took advantage of his administration. Daura, who is also the vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today aired on Monday, September 7. He...
Gunmen k!ll 3 vigilante members in Kaduna
Three members of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (Kadvis) have been murd£red by gunmen along the Zuntu-Zaria Road in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred around 12:20am on Monday, September 7, when the victims were on official duty, conducting stop-and-search operations along the highway. The three officials had mounted a checkpoint when a red Gulf vehicle, travelling...
Diabolic attacks from senior colleagues nearly made me leave the music industry – Singer Salawa Abeni
Waka music icon Salawa Abeni has opened up about challenges she faced early in her career, alleging that jealousy and what she described as “diabolical” acts by some senior colleagues nearly forced her out of the music industry. The 65-year-old singer, popularly known as the “Queen of Waka Music,” began her professional career in 1976 with the release of her...
3-storey commercial building collapses in Abuja
Men of the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service are at the scene conducting rescue operations, while three ambulances have also been stationed at the location. A building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, with rescue operations currently underway at the scene. Men of the FCT Fire Service are at the scene conducting rescue operations, while three ambulances have also been...
Ekiti Varsity Pensioners Lament Unpaid Pension
The association said its members were facing severe hardship following the non-payment of their August 2026 pension, while only 50 per cent of the July pension had been paid. Pensioners of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), have appealed to Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, to urgently intervene in the payment of their outstanding pensions...
