Politics

UK court jails Nigerian for six years over assault case

A United Kingdom court has sentenced a Nigerian man, Daniel Odubanjo, to six years in prison for offences including false imprisonment and sexual assault. The judgement was delivered by a court in Essex following investigations by British Transport Police The court heard that the incident occurred on a train, where the victim was unlawfully restrained.

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Politics

Police sanction 10 officers over social media misconduct

The Nigeria Police Force has sanctioned 10 officers for violating its social media policy. The affected officers were punished with various disciplinary measures, including dismissal, demotion and reprimand, following internal investigations Police authorities said the actions were meant to enforce professionalism and discipline within the Force. They warned officers against unauthorised use of social media

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General Security

Suspected internet fraudster arraigned over $7,000 romance scam

A suspected internet fraudster, Samson Onaolapo, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged romance scam involving about $7,000. He was charged with conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and impersonation, to which he pleaded not guilt The prosecution told the court that the defendant allegedly posed as a foreign

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General Entertainment & Lifestyle

Runsewe explains failed Tiger Woods Nigeria visit

The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has explained why plans to bring golf star Tiger Woods to Nigeria did not materialise. He said logistical and funding challenges prevented the proposed visit from taking plac Runsewe noted that the requirements for hosting a global sports icon of Woods’ status

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Politics

Presidency downplays Tinubu’s stumble, assures Nigerians

The Presidency has dismissed concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s health following a brief stumble during a public engagement. Presidential aides said the incident was minor and confirmed that the President would continue with his official schedule, including his planned visit to Türkiye They added that the President was in high spirits and fully fit to

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General

DisCos blame low power generation for repeated grid collapse

Electricity Distribution Companies have blamed low power generation for the repeated collapse of the national grid. According to the DisCos, insufficient supply from generation companies has continued to disrupt power distribution, leading to frequent nationwide blackouts. They explained that unstable gas supply and poor infrastructure have limited the ability of power plants to generate electricity

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General

Gender violence claims 197 women, girls in 2025

A new report has revealed that no fewer than 197 women and girls were killed in Nigeria in 2025 due to gender-related violence. The report, released by a civil society organisation, raised concerns over rising cases of domestic abuse and called on government and security agencies to strengthen protection for women. The organisation noted that

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Politics

Group Raises Alarm Over Health of Detained Soldiers

A pro-democracy group has alleged that soldiers detained over an alleged coup plot are battling serious health challenges while in custody. The group appealed to the Federal Government to grant the detainees access to adequate medical care and ensure their rights are protected. The group further urged authorities to either charge the affected officers to

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Community General

Lagos Warned Over Rising Population Pressure

The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the growing pressure that rapid population increase is placing on infrastructure and urban planning in the state. A state commissioner warned that the continued influx of people into Lagos is stretching housing, transportation, and public services beyond capacity. The commissioner noted that the government is reviewing planning

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General

DisCos Reject FG’s Free Meter Plan

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed plan to distribute free electricity meters to consumers, warning that the initiative may not be sustainable. The companies reportedly argued that without clear funding arrangements and a workable implementation framework, the policy could further strain the power sector. In an added reaction, industry

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