The Benue State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers and recovered 34 mobile phones, three HP laptops, and two MP3 players believed to be stolen. In a statement issued on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Makurdi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, said the suspects were arrested during a stop-and-search operation…
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has warned that the conflict in Ukraine may continue for at least another two years, according to a report by El País. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured above), Kallas described the war as having reached a deadlock, with Russia adopting an increasingly aggressive stance—highlighted by the recent drone…
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed Mr. Emos Joshua, a Principal Assistant Education Officer at Government College, Azare, over a case of sexual harassment. According to a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Saleh Umar, the dismissal was approved during the Commission’s 32nd plenary session held on September 11, 2025. The Commission stated that…
The Federal Government has issued a directive requiring all secondary school teachers—both in public and private institutions—to possess proper professional certification. Schools that fail to comply will be disqualified from serving as centres for national examinations such as WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and SAI. The directive was communicated in a memo dated Thursday, September 11, by…
Authorities in Colorado on Thursday, September 11, named the 16-year-old student suspected of shooting two other students at Evergreen High School on Wednesday, September 10. The suspect, Desmond Holly, di£d of self-inflicted injuries on Wednesday night after he opened fire on the school grounds that day, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. “He was…
A Nigerian man has opened up about how relocating to Canada transformed his life following a traumatic incident in his home country. He revealed that he was kidnapped in Owerri just weeks before his departure from Nigeria in 2021—an experience that left him deeply shaken, depressed, and confused. However, his move to Canada marked…
The Federal Government has officially revoked the 5% excise tax previously levied on telecommunications services in Nigeria—a decision aimed at reducing cost pressures for millions of mobile users. Initially introduced under the Buhari administration, the tax applied to both voice calls and data usage but faced widespread opposition from telecom operators and consumer rights…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a directive instructing pilots not to take off if there are unresolved issues involving unruly passengers onboard. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance safety, order, and professionalism within the country’s aviation sector. The directive was announced on Wednesday, September 10, by the NCAA’s Director…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, named as the party’s National Secretary. The announcement was made in a notice posted on INEC’s official social media platforms on Wednesday, September 10. According to…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Akure, Ondo State, has sentenced 22-year-old Emmanuel Godfrey to 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing 35 tubers of yam from a farm. Godfrey admitted to committing the theft, telling the court he acted out of hunger. According to the charge sheet, the incident occurred on August…
