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Gunmen Demand ₦1bn Ransom for Five Abducted ECWA Worshippers in Kwara

Gunmen who abducted eight worshippers during a church service in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have demanded a ₦1 billion ransom for the release of five of the victims. The victims, members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), were reportedly kidnapped during a service in the quiet rural community, sparking […]

Zenith Bank Appoints Kennedy Okwudili as Executive Director Effective May 1, 2026

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026. The appointment, consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within, is expected to further strengthen its executive management. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili graduated in 1998 from the University of Maiduguri with a […]

Crime, Corruption, and Technology Fueling Extremism in Nigeria — UNODC

The Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Cheikh Toure, has identified organised crime, illicit financial flows, and corruption as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Toure made this known while addressing journalists ahead of the launch of the UNODC Nigeria Country Programme 2026–2030 on Tuesday in Abuja. He […]

Labour Party Postpones Congresses, Convention, Inaugurates Planning Committee

The Labour Party has postponed its scheduled congresses and national convention, which were earlier set to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Asogwa also announced the inauguration of a Planning Committee to oversee […]

Fresh Crisis in Nigerian Football as Reform Group Faults NFF Congress Decisions

The Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Concepts (ANFRC) has rejected the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) recent amendments to its statutes, describing them as cosmetic and unacceptable. The NFF, on Monday, approved changes to its statutes and electoral framework, and fixed September 26 for its elective congress. The decisions were taken during an Extraordinary General Assembly […]

Adelabu Apologises for Power Outages, Promises Imminent Improvement

The Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians over the recent spate of power outages, while assuring citizens of imminent improvements nationwide. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the pledge on Tuesday during a press conference outlining his achievements over the past three years. “I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me […]

INEC Meets Party Leaders to Unveil 2027 Election Guidelines

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to unveil and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. In attendance are party chairmen, secretaries, and their representatives. Among them are Senator Nenadi Usman of the Labour Party, alongside Mr. […]

NYSC official arraigned over alleged conspiracy in corps member’s death

The Local Government Inspector of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Mr. Abbas Olalekan, has been arraigned before an Isabo Magistrates’ Court in the state capital over alleged conspiracy and attempted procurement of abortion. Olalekan’s arraignment followed the death of a female corps member, Miss Victoria […]

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