Agbese has insisted that his signature was forged and that he did not endorse Ugochinyere.
Politics • Naija NewsThe Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in combating illicit drug trafficking and abuse by arresting three suspected drug traffickers and recovering a large quantity of hard drugs in separate operations.
Crime • The Guardian NigeriaThe US House of Representatives voted to approve a war powers resolution that would halt military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining the Democrats in the vote.
Politics • Just SecurityThe police have successfully rescued the sister and twin sons of Adelabu, while abducted students from Oyo State are still being held captive.
Crime • NewsNow / Nigeria Politics NewsThe Federal Government has praised the smooth conduct of the 2026 Common Entrance Examination, with over 58,000 candidates participating nationwide for admission into Federal Government Colleges.
Education • Vanguard NewsNigerian Afrobeat stars Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, and Ayra Starr are slated to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and were featured on the official tournament soundtrack.
Sports • The Guardian NigeriaChief Bode George has advised Pastor Adeboye to direct his advice concerning security to President Tinubu rather than the service chiefs.
Politics • Naija NewsThe US Senate passed a $70 billion immigration bill aimed at funding Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, ending a partial government shutdown. The vote occurred after a marathon session of amendments.
Immigration • The GuardianPresidential candidate Atiku Abubakar criticized Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for inaugurating a support group and donating vehicles while victims of kidnappings remain in captivity, questioning the insensitivity of political celebrations.
Politics • Naija NewsThe wife of an abducted former defense spokesman has appealed for the release of detained suspects.
Crime • Nigeria Politics NewsFifteen political parties have met the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline by fielding presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections.
Politics • ThisdayMallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that the party will not merge with other existing parties to secure electoral victory in 2027.
Politics • ThisdayFormer Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi warns that insurgents are nearing government houses and are already at Nigeria's borders with neighboring countries like Benin Republic, Togo, and Burkina Faso, urging a strategic re-evaluation of foreign relations.
Security • Naija NewsActing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director David Venturella has issued a memo ordering the agency to stop reporting the deaths of newly released detainees, a move that could obscure the impact of the administration's detention policies.
Immigration • The GuardianPeter Obi stated that the number of abductions during President Tinubu's three years in office has exceeded those that occurred during Buhari's eight-year tenure.
Security • Naija NewsA Department of Justice lawyer has argued that no court possesses the authority to halt the construction of Donald Trump's White House ballroom and underground facility, suggesting only Congress has the power to intervene.
Legal • The GuardianThe US Department of Justice has dispatched a federal prosecutor to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles amidst Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims of election rigging in California's primary elections.
Elections • The GuardianThe Oyo State Police Command has denied any involvement with a circulating list of suspects allegedly arrested in connection with recent kidnappings in Ahoro-Esiele, describing the publication as fake and speculative.
Crime • Naija NewsPresident Trump reportedly informed his aides that he would consider ending the ceasefire with Iran if American troops were killed, though US officials maintain the ceasefire remains intact and peace talks are progressing.
Foreign Relations • Just SecurityA coroner has given the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the DNA Centre 21 days to submit reports concerning a body linked to Pelumi Onifade.
Justice • Thisday