The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during a raid on an illegal gold mining site in Edo North, while two alleged operators linked to the operation are being sought. The suspects were apprehended on Friday, August 28, 2026, at an illegal mining site within the Okpella/Ososo/Egbetua
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the subject of a criminal investigation linked to drug-trafficking activities in the early 1990s, while stressing that the disclosure does not establish that he committed any offence. The confirmation was contained in a sworn declaration filed by the
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has threatened to remove any local government chairman who fails to deliver his or her council area to the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 elections. Nwifuru issued the warning on Tuesday in Abakaliki while inaugurating the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas.
Atiku vows toReview NELFUND, Forgive Students’ Debts The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and introduce debt forgiveness for qualifying student borrowers if elected. Atiku’s position was disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in a statement
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the possible release of documents allegedly held by the United States government could have serious political consequences for his 2027 re-election bid. Ayodele, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, claimed that influential
FIFA Threatens NFF Suspension Over Alleged Government Interference FIFA has demanded clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), warning that the development could attract sanctions if confirmed. In a letter dated September 1, 2026, and signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria ,JUSUN, has condemned the alleged machete attack on a judge of an area court in Mayo-Inne, Fufore Local Government Area, Dauda Hamman, Adamawa State, describing the incident as a serious threat to judicial officers and the administration of justice. The union expressed concern over the safety of judicial personnel,
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has assured supporters that the club remains active in the transfer market as the deadline approaches. Arteta said Arsenal would continue to assess opportunities to strengthen the squad if suitable players become available. Following the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Monday night, Arteta promised the club would be active
The Federal Government has been urged to reconsider its approach to the detention and prosecution of popular political and social leaders, with Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra ,IPOB, on Tuesday warns that prolonged imprisonment could create further challenges for the government. Ejimakor argued that the continued
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC, has issued a fresh invitation to former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, over an alleged $14.86 million financial fraud case. The former governor was reportedly asked to appear before the anti-graft agency after failing to honour an earlier invitation. The EFCC is investigating allegations relating to the handling