A 52-year-old woman, identified simply as Titilayo, on Tuesday slumped and died shortly after being arraigned at the Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State. The deceased was reportedly apprehended by the Edo State Task Force before being transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for prosecution. She was said to have been arrested over allegations of peddling a substance suspected to be a hard drug. Eyewitnesses at the court premises faulted the NDLEA, alleging that the woman appeared unwell prior to her arraignment and accusing the agency of negligence. However, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA,…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Republic of Finland to enhance infrastructure, agriculture, and sustainable urban management within the nation’s capital. Wike, made this disclosure on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit by the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin. The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepening bilateral ties and exploring technical partnerships that align with the “Renewed Hope” agenda of the current administration. During the visit, Wike highlighted Abuja’s rapid growth and the ongoing efforts to transform the city’s landscape through extensive infrastructural projects. He emphasized that…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old man and recovered a locally made firearm in a major security operation in Akure. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Ayodeji Patrick ‘M’, was apprehended on March 24, 2026, along Oda Road following credible intelligence. A subsequent search of his residence led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun, which authorities described as a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal firearms in the state. The police said Patrick is currently in custody and has provided useful information to investigators. Efforts are ongoing to determine the source…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested two suspects in Ilorin, Kwara State, over an alleged job scam said to involve more than N2.9m. The suspects, Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, also known as “Bolaji Original,” and Kemisola Mary Akinbo, described as his accomplice and former lover, were apprehended by officers of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the commission. In a statement released on Tuesday via its X handle, the EFCC alleged that Akinwunmi fraudulently collected a total of N2,921,700 from job seekers on the promise of securing employment for them. The agency said investigations indicated that the suspect…
Hundreds of commuters and residents were left stranded on Tuesday after a key bridge linking Kuje and Gwagwalada collapsed at Chukuku village in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which followed hours of heavy rainfall, disrupted movement along the busy route and severed a major connection between the two area councils. The road project, awarded by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is expected to be completed later in the year. It was gathered that the construction firm handling the project had earlier installed a temporary bridge to ease movement pending completion of the main work. However, motorists were…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totalling $6bn. The request was contained in separate letters addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Tuesday. In one of the correspondences, the President sought approval to obtain a $5bn facility from Abu Dhabi Bank to support budgetary shortfalls and debt obligations, among other financial needs. In a related request, Tinubu also asked the upper chamber to approve a $1bn loan facility from UK Export Finance in partnership with Citi Bank, London, earmarked for the rehabilitation of key port…
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday postponed the hearing of a bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to Wednesday. The adjournment followed proceedings conducted under heavy security presence, underscoring the heightened public attention surrounding the high-profile corruption case. Speaking briefly after the session, counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Akpan, confirmed the development but declined to provide further details. He said, “I’m sorry, I can’t speak now. We are in the middle of work and I need to go file responses. The hearing of the bail application has been adjourned till tomorrow.” Moments…
There was panic late Monday night at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, as suspected gunmen invaded off-campus students’ hostels, forcing occupants to flee for safety. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the assailants, said to be armed, moved from one hostel to another, dispossessing students of valuables including mobile phones, laptops and cash. A student of the institution, who raised the alarm via a post on X (formerly Twitter), described the incident as part of a recurring security challenge within the area. In the post shared in the early hours of Tuesday, the student lamented that the attacks had persisted for days, even…
A Nigerian-born building development inspector in St. Louis, Missouri, Banjo Popoola, has been indicted by a U.S. grand jury for allegedly defrauding the government of more than $4.7 million through construction contracts awarded to his wife and sister. As reported by Peoples Gazette, the indictment alleged that Popoola used the illicit gains to fund a luxury wedding in Hawaii with his second wife, casino gambling, expensive cars, and other personal expenses. As a building development inspector, Popoola was responsible for identifying dilapidated private properties, taking bids for their renovation, selecting contractors, and certifying completed projects for payment. According to the…
The Germany government has announced that all student visa applications in Nigeria will now be processed through a dedicated visa application centre in Lekki, Lagos. In a statement shared via its official X handle on Tuesday, the German Embassy in Nigeria said applicants seeking study visas would no longer submit their requests directly at the consulate. According to the embassy, prospective students will instead be scheduled to visit a visa application centre operated by VFS Global in Lekki after completing their online registration and securing an appointment. The notice clarified that applicants would be invited to the centre—not the consulate—once…