Fresh allegations have continued to trail Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, currently in custody over the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old musician in Effurun, Delta State, as new claims of extortion and abuse of power emerge online. The Delta State Police Command had earlier confirmed the officer’s arrest in connection with the death of Oghenemine, popularly known as OG Millan, stating that the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, during an operation by operatives of the Area Command, Effurun. Police authorities said the team acted on intelligence suggesting that a suspect was in possession of a firearm, leading…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across its retail outlets, following a fresh upward review in the ex-depot price by the Dangote Refinery. As reported by Daily Post, a market survey conducted on Thursday showed that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja and surrounding areas have adjusted their pump price to N1,364 per litre, up from N1,295, representing a N69 increase. The new pricing has already been reflected at several outlets, including those along Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 in the Federal Capital Territory. A fuel…
Panic has enveloped Eda-Oniyo community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area following a N1 billion ransom demand by gunmen who abducted no fewer than 15 worshippers during a night vigil and killed a visiting pastor. The attackers were said to have invaded a prayer gathering at a Christ Apostolic Church on the outskirts of the town, firing sporadically before herding the worshippers into a nearby forest. Sources in the community disclosed that the kidnappers had since contacted families of the victims, insisting on a N1 billion ransom for their release. The traditional ruler of the community, Oba Joseph Awolola, confirmed the…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 16 suspected cultists at the The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in a late-night operation that also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan, saying the suspects were apprehended while allegedly planning a meeting capable of triggering a breach of public peace. According to him, the arrested individuals are suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity. He explained that the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, personally led a team of operatives to the identified location of…
The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on cult-related activities, leading to the arrest and arraignment of four suspects, while others are undergoing investigation for alleged involvement in criminal networks across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the arrests were part of ongoing intelligence-led operations spearheaded by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal. According to the statement, the four suspects—Akinboyo Adeniyi (42), Oyewumi Samuel (23), Adepoju Godday (22), and Adebayo Igbekoyi (21)—were apprehended on April 20, 2026, during a…
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over alleged failure to meet conditions tied to American security assistance to Nigeria. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District, made his position known in a post on Wednesday, calling on the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to take the issue into account in future funding decisions. He expressed concern that the Nigerian government had not fulfilled requirements set by US lawmakers as part of appropriations for security support. The congressman urged that the development be considered in the allocation of funds for the 2026…
The All Progressives Congress has expressed confidence of unseating Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship election, declaring that the party has the capacity to defeat a sitting administration. The Director General of the APC Campaign Council, Oluwole Oke, made the assertion on Wednesday in Osogbo during the inauguration of the party’s campaign committees. Oke predicted that Adeleke would lose the poll before 10 pm on election day, insisting that the APC would capitalise on what he described as governance failures under the current administration to secure victory for its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. He accused the state…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a socialite, Funmilola Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, to 15 years’ imprisonment for her involvement in cocaine trafficking. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Deinde Dipeolu held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, finding the defendant guilty of conspiracy as well as aiding and abetting the attempted export of 1.595 kilograms of cocaine to Saudi Arabia. The court ruled that the sentence would run concurrently with an earlier 25-year jail term imposed in connection with the same case, with effect from May 19, 2017. The conviction comes nearly…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has assured party faithful that the party will participate in the 2027 general elections despite ongoing legal battles. Mark gave the assurance on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. He dismissed fears over the litigations, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious in all pending cases. According to him, members should not be worried about the legal challenges confronting the party, insisting that the ADC would scale through and feature on the ballot…
A fire outbreak on Wednesday gutted a business plaza along Airport Road in Kano, destroying two hospital equipment shops and causing significant losses. The incident, which occurred at No 20A Airport Road in Fagge Local Government Area, was confirmed by the Kano State Fire Service. In a statement issued by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the fire was reported at about 401am by a resident identified as Chukude. According to the statement, emergency responders were immediately mobilised from the agency’s headquarters and other stations within the metropolis to the scene. On arrival, firefighters found a two storey…