Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has declared that only a God-fearing person will succeed him, urging aspirants for the state’s top office to seek divine guidance and approval. Diri made the statement on Monday, 2 November 2026, during the state’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service held at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene-Yenagoa. He said Bayelsa had…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The facility was discovered on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by operatives of the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence gathering and surveillance of activities involving illegal sludge oil refiners….
The Acting Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Mamman Ali, has pledged to intensify the fight against smuggling in the two border states, promising intelligence-driven operations and the arrest of offenders. Ali made the pledge on Monday in Yola during the handover ceremony marking his assumption of leadership of the command….
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested on November 2 following a report of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, according to the command. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this…
Four Nigerian girls from Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, including a 14-year-old minor, have been rescued from an alleged human trafficking network in Morila, Mali. The victims were reportedly lured to Mali with promises of jobs in gold mining and shops but were allegedly forced into prostitution. Their rescue followed a joint intervention…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has dismissed suggestions of a personal rift between him and his predecessor, Peter Obi, saying their relationship remains cordial despite their political differences. Soludo made the clarification during an interview with BBC News Igbo on Monday, explaining that both families maintained close ties even though they supported different political interests….
Senator Ned Nwoko has warned bloggers and social media users against spreading false reports about the health and alleged death of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, threatening legal action against those responsible. Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page, also appealed to the public to show compassion towards the actress as she…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that fabricated audio and video announcements could be used on the eve of the 2027 general elections to falsely claim that voting has been postponed, potentially sowing confusion among voters. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan raised the concern on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the…
The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service that will allow Nigerians to access consumer loans using basic mobile phones without an internet connection or smartphone. The service, known as SPARK, was unveiled by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) to expand access to consumer credit, particularly for first-time borrowers with little or no…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has dismissed his omission from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list of candidates as a temporary distraction, insisting that he remains determined to contest the 2027 governorship election. Adebutu spoke on Monday at the PDP state secretariat in Abeokuta, where he received…
