Public anger has erupted in Anambra State following reports of an alleged N100 million transfer from a state government account into a bank account said to belong to Victor Egbetokun, son of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. According to an online report by Sahara Reporters, the funds were transferred in four instalments of N25 million each. Reacting during a live television appearance, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, reportedly acknowledged the development, stating that the ex-IGP’s son confirmed receipt of the money and was immediately advised to instruct his bank to reverse the transaction, which was subsequently done.…
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Three suspected ritualists have been apprehended in Gombe State following allegations of grave tampering in Nafada Local Government Area. The development was disclosed on Thursday by a Lake Chad–based security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared on X. According to him, the incident occurred on February 24, 2026, after a resident, Zakari Ibrahim, 45, of Barwo Sabon Gari village, reportedly alerted authorities upon sighting one Umar Ibrahim, 30, allegedly digging a grave at the Barwo Sabon Gari cemetery. Makama stated that during questioning, Umar was said to have confessed that he acted on the instruction of his father, Ibrahim…
Popular gospel artiste, Busola Oke, has opened up about her financial struggles, revealing that she is weighed down by debt, emotional distress and is contemplating stepping away from the music scene. The visibly distraught singer broke down during a recent live session on TikTok, where she spoke candidly about the harsh realities of sustaining a career in gospel music without stable financial backing. In a separate interview with actress Biola Bayo, shared via Instagram on Wednesday, Oke attributed her emotional outburst to prolonged loneliness, depression and mounting financial pressure. She disclosed that she has been without a personal vehicle since…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied allegations that he is orchestrating the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, insisting that no politician was pressured or compelled to join the party. The President spoke on Wednesday night during an interfaith Iftar with members of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he addressed concerns that his administration was stifling opposition voices. Responding to critics who accused him of undermining rival parties, Tinubu maintained that he had neither abused his office nor deployed coercive measures against any political group. He stressed that those who…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected fraudsters over an alleged miracle scam in Idanre, in a major breakthrough in the fight against religious-themed fraud in the state. The suspects were apprehended on February 16, 2026, during a joint operation by the Command’s Tactical Teams and Community Safety Officers, following credible intelligence about a syndicate defrauding residents under the guise of spiritual interventions. Investigations revealed that the suspects posed as pastors and religious leaders, claiming to perform miracles and provide divine solutions to financial and health problems. They allegedly manipulated the faith and emotions of victims, using fake…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, though not a member of the APC, works for the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines, Basiru credited the minister’s efforts for the infrastructural transformation witnessed across the FCT over the past two and a half years, which he said contributed significantly to the party’s success in the recent local government elections. He noted that the improvements were visible not only in the capital’s urban areas but also in suburban communities,…
Amnesty International has accused a police unit in Imo State, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” of engaging in torture, extrajudicial executions and widespread extortion, contrary to its mandate to combat kidnapping and armed robbery. In a report released on Wednesday and titled “Tiger Base of Atrocities: Human Rights Violations by Nigeria Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit Owerri,” the organisation alleged that the unit, which operates under the Imo State Police Command, has become synonymous with grave human rights abuses. The report claimed that detainees are routinely subjected to inhuman conditions, coerced into signing confessional statements and, in some instances, shot or forcibly…
No fewer than 27 persons have been reportedly killed following a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. As reported by Vanguard, the insurgents were said to have stormed Shuwari Sholi community, where they opened fire on residents and set several buildings ablaze during an assault that reportedly lasted for hours. Among those said to have lost their lives was the village head of Shuwari, Bademi Papka, who was identified as a cousin of the state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity,…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have apprehended two suspected armed robbers over the invasion of a residence in the Asokoro area of Abuja, during which a security guard was killed and valuables carted away. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the suspects allegedly stormed the property in January 2026 alongside other gang members, murdered the guard on duty and fled with cash, a vehicle and other items. According to her, the command received a complaint that armed men broke into the Asokoro residence, where they strangled the…
The United States Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the arrest of a former US Air Force fighter pilot accused of unlawfully providing military training to personnel of the Chinese Air Force. In a statement, the Justice Department alleged that the ex-officer conspired with foreign nationals to deliver combat aircraft training to Chinese military pilots without obtaining the mandatory licence from the US State Department. Confirming the development, FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed in a post on X that the suspect had been taken into custody. He described the arrest as a major breakthrough, noting that the FBI, in collaboration…