Parents Seek Review of UK Court Verdict Convicting Nigerian Student
By Our Correspondent National News – The parents of a Nigerian student convicted of robbery and blackmail in the United Kingdom have appealed for a review of the court’s verdict, insisting their son was wrongly convicted and is innocent of all charges. Mr. Aderinkola Akinrinola and Mrs. Olayinka Akinrinola made the appeal in a statement issued […]
CBN Freezes Accounts of Six Terrorism Financing Suspects, BDC
By Rita Amaechi National News – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks, payment service banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of six individuals and one Bureau de Change (BDC) over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, […]
FG to Review N70,000 Minimum Wage as Economic Realities Shift
By Ahmed Yusuf, Abuja National News – The Federal Government has indicated that it will review the current N70,000 national minimum wage, acknowledging that rising inflation and the increasing cost of living have reduced its value. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday during the Good Governance Summit 2026 organised by […]
Police: Suspect Confesses to Killing Former OGTV Broadcaster ‘to Teach Her a Lesson’
By Our Correspondent National News – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, with the prime suspect allegedly confessing that the murder was intended to “teach her a lesson.” The State Commissioner of Police, […]
Rivers Governor Seals Off Collapsed Building Site, Orders Full Investigation
By Our Correspondent National News – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the immediate closure of the site of a five-storey building that collapsed along Odili Road in Port Harcourt, killing one person and injuring several others. The governor, who visited the scene on Thursday, directed that the construction site remain sealed pending the outcome […]
Tinubu Assures Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Teachers, Pupils
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the teachers and pupils abducted from three primary schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State will be rescued safely, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to combat insecurity across the country. Speaking on Thursday during the inauguration of the remodelled Premier […]
State Police Bill Gains Nationwide Backing as 36 State Assemblies Prepare for Ratification
By Friday Temitope Eugenia Abuja – Momentum is building for the proposed establishment of state police following widespread endorsements from governors, speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly, the Labour Party and the Forum of APC Speakers after the Senate passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The constitutional amendment, approved […]