The Lagos State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers fired tear gas at pensioners during a protest at Alausa, Lagos, on Monday, August 31, 2026, describing the claim as false and misleading. The denial followed reports and images circulated on social media alleging that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos
READ MOREOsborn Umahi, the 28-year-old son of Minister of Works, David Umahi, was sworn in on Tuesday as Ohaozara Local Government chairman in Ebonyi State. Osborn Umahi said he will forgo his salary and allowances throughout his tenure, insisting he ran to serve people rather than make money. Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, conducted the inauguration
READ MOREMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown his political weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, declaring that the lawmaker will succeed Governor Siminalayi Fubara in 2027. Wike made the declaration on Tuesday at a reception organised in his honour by Ogbakor Ikwerre,
READ MOREThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed concerns that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel from Nigeria signals the collapse or termination of the security partnership between Abuja and Washington. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, gave the clarification on Tuesday during a security briefing organised by the National Counter
READ MOREA 32-year-old vice president of Bank of America, Erin Piacenti, has been killed in a stabbing attack at Times Square in New York City, United States. Piacenti, who worked in the bank’s business selection and conflicts unit, was attacked on Monday in an incident that also left another person injured. Her LinkedIn profile identified her
READ MOREMinister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said the Federal Government is adopting proactive security operations, strategic planning and stronger collaboration with state governments as part of efforts to end insecurity across Nigeria. Matawalle disclosed this on Monday in Kano State during a condolence and assessment visit to the state government following the August
READ MOREFormer British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as a Member of Parliament, bringing his 11-year parliamentary career to an end. Starmer announced on Tuesday that he would step down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras in London. His resignation will trigger a by-election in the constituency. Tinubu Should Waive Privacy Rights Over
READ MOREArise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has offered an explanation for why the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) may be unwilling to release fully unredacted documents relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that privacy and the President’s possible cooperation with US investigators could be factors. Court Adjourns Atiku’s Suit Seeking To Disqualify Tinubu From 2027
READ MOREThe Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28, 2026, a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar seeking to prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026, was filed by Atiku, a presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with the party joined
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