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IGP DISU PRESENTS OVER 2 BILLION NAIRA CHEQUE TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN OFFICERS

A total number of  2,971    next-of-kin of deceased police officers  have received 2.317 billion Naira from the Nigeria Police Force for  insurance and beneficiaries  of dead police officers. The cheque was presented to the beneficiaries yesterday by the Inspector-General of Police, OLATUNJI  DISU in Abuja, covering the 2017 to 2025 insurance policy years. According to him, the payments were legitimate entitlements of police officers who sacrifice their lives in the […]

todaySeptember 4, 2026

Economy

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISMISSES ALLEGATIONS OF SUPPORTING FAILED NIGER REPUBLIC COUP

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed claims alleging that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), supported the failed attempted coup in Niger Republic, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,  SOLA ENIKANOLAYE, made this known in a statement, arguing that the claims circulating on social media were aimed at misleading the public and damaging Nigeria’s reputation. ENIKANOLAYE reaffirmed […]

todaySeptember 4, 2026

Football

NFF PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SECRETARY RESIGN FROM OFFICE

The President  of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), IBRAHIM GUSAU and General Secretary,  MOHAMMED SANUSI, have resigned from their positions, just weeks before the federation’s congress. SANUSI confirmed the development saying the reports about the resignation of the two NFF officials were true. The resignations come amid growing pressure on the NFF leadership and less than two months before the federation’s elective congress scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

National

POLICE CHALLENGE VERYDARKMAN TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF KIDNAPPING CLAIMS

The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media activist MARTINS OTSE , popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence to support claims that the police  aid kidnapping of travellers on the road through information provided to them. A statement issued by the Force  Public Relations Officer, ANI INIESU, follows VDM’s alleged  comment at the  recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Port Harcourt noting that that some police officers […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

South East

ENUGU SET TO HOST INTERNATIONAL MARATHON AUGUST 28, 2026

Enugu is set to host the Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, August 28, 2026, as the Coal City prepares to welcome athletes for a major international road race. The event is expected to transform the city’s streets, neighbourhoods and landmarks into a hub of sporting and cultural activities, while also creating opportunities for business and tourism. Organisers said key arrangements, including the race route, medical services, security, logistics and […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

Crime

VERYDARKMAN CLASHES WITH POLICE OVER KIDNAPPING ALLEGATIONS

Social media activist MARTINS OTSE , popularly known as VERYDARKMAN, has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to charge him to court over his allegations that some security personnel facilitate kidnapping and banditry in the country. VERYDARKMAN spoke while responding to a police invitation asking him to provide evidence for his claim that officers at checkpoints allegedly identify affluent travellers and relay their details to kidnappers. The activist said he would […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

Entertainment

MISS WORLD NIGERIA WINS TOP MODEL AFRICA TITTLE

Miss World Nigeria 2026, TAMUNOSOYE KARIBI-GEORGE, has won the Top Model for Africa title at the Miss World competition in Vietnam, securing her place in the Top 40 quarterfinals. The Miss World Organisation announced the result on Instagram, congratulating KARIBI-GEORGE alongside the other continental Top Model winners representing the Americas and Caribbean, Europe, and Asia and Oceania. The Top 40 will consist of 10 contestants from each of the four […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

Sports

NFF APPOINTS EMMANUEL IKPEME INTERIM GENERAL SECRETARY

EMMANUEL IKPEME, has been appointed as the  Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the resignation of a key official of the National football team yesterday. According to the NFF statement, IKPEME will oversee the federation secretariat on the interim basis from August 28, 2026, after the former General Secretary, MOHAMMED SANUSI resigned amid a major leadership crisis at the football governing body. Similarly, ADEMOLA OLAJIRE , […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

Economy

EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ENROLL 200,000 RESIDENTS INTO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME.

Ebonyi State Government says it will enroll an additional 200,000 residents into the state health insurance scheme as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare services. Governor FRANCIS NWIFURU disclosed this when he received the National Executive Committee of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, led by its President, APPOLOS NDUKUBA, at his office. NWIFURU said his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of medical […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

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