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Operatives of the Abia State Police Command’s Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) have arrested the young man caught on tape physically ass@ulting a woman. LIB had shared the shocking video showing the man holding the woman in a chokehold, punching her face, and threatening to k!ll her.  . After the video went viral, the police swung into action, traced the suspect, and arrested him on June 20 in the Ogbor Hill area of Aba. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZwjEgvomAf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239 FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTV ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes over his closest rivals in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Olumayokun Oluyede and African Democratic Congress, Dare Bejide, across the state’s 16 local governments. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof Adenike Oladiji, who is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Akure, announced the results in the early hours of Sunday at the INEC’s headquarters on Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Oladiji said, “Therefore, I, Adenike, am the returning officer for the 2026 Ekiti governorship election…Oyeb...

At least six people have lost their lives following a devastating multi-vehicle collision involving fuel tankers, articulated trucks, and private cars at the Ibadan Toll Gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident, which occurred on Friday night, sparked a fire outbreak and resulted in a massive traffic gridlock that left hundreds of motorists stranded for several hours on Saturday. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Moroof Akinwande, said emergency responders rescued eight victims from the wreckage and handed them over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for medical treatment. According to Akinwande, the fire service received an emergency alert at about 9:29 p.m. from a police officer, Sola Rotimi, and immediately d...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded results from 2,048 of the 2,445 polling units in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. As of 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, the uploaded results accounted for 83.7 per cent of the total polling units across the state, marking a sharp increase from the 35.5 per cent recorded about 30 minutes earlier at 6:12 p.m. A total of 14 candidates are participating in the off-cycle governorship election. Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is seeking re-election ahead of the expiration of his first term in October. Among his major opponents are Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oluwadare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC...

The Irish government has deported 42 South African nationals residing illegally in the country as part of a renewed effort to enforce immigration laws. According to reports, the deportees—comprising nine men, 18 women, and 15 children from family groups—were flown from Dublin to Johannesburg on a chartered flight on Thursday, arriving in South Africa on Friday. The operation reportedly cost the Irish government an estimated €735,000 ($845,000). Irish authorities said the individuals were removed under deportation orders issued by the Garda National Immigration Bureau after failing to take advantage of voluntary return options. Two of those deported were also reported to have previous criminal convictions in Ireland. Ireland classifies South Africa as a safe country of origin, mean...

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The invitation followed a petition submitted to the anti-graft agency by lawyer Blessing Agbomhere of Blessing Agbomhere & Partners, calling for a thorough investigation into the financial dealings, sponsorships, and funding sources linked to VeryDarkMan and activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju. Reacting to the development on his social media page, VeryDarkMan described the EFCC invitation as an attempt to intimidate and silence critics of the government. The activist alleged that individuals linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were behind the petition, claiming the move was aimed at restricting cr...

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called an emergency meeting with native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses as part of efforts to address growing security challenges in Edo State and other parts of Nigeria. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor. According to the statement, the meeting is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at noon at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City. The palace said the gathering was convened under the authority of Oba Ewuare II and urged all invited participants to treat the meeting with urgency. It explained that the purpose of the meeting is to explore traditional approaches that could complement ongoing government...

The Delta State Government has approved a comprehensive welfare package for applicants participating in the ongoing 91st Regular Recruits Intake Screening Exercise of the Nigerian Army in Asaba. The initiative, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, comes as the recruitment screening exercise enters its 10th day and is aimed at easing the financial burden on shortlisted candidates. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Abubakar Umar Hammanga, the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, announced the governor’s approval of the support package. The government said the intervention is designed to help candidates navigate the recruitment process more com...

The newly appointed spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, has promised Nigerians a more responsive, transparent, and people-focused policing system. In a statement issued on Saturday following his appointment as Force Public Relations Officer, Iniedu reaffirmed the commitment of the police to strengthening public trust and improving engagement with citizens. He emphasized that crime and impunity remain major challenges confronting the nation and stressed the need for collective efforts to address them. According to him, the fight against criminality cannot be won by law enforcement alone, urging Nigerians, media practitioners, and other stakeholders to work closely with the police in promoting security and accountability. “On assuming office ...

Growing concerns have been raised over the increasing presence of underage girls involved in commercial sex work around parts of Jos, the Plateau State capital. One location attracting attention is Nana Plaza, a commercial building situated near the busy Old Airport Junction. By day, the plaza accommodates legitimate businesses, including shops and offices. However, residents say the area transforms at night into a hub of various informal activities, including street food vending, alcohol sales, and other late-night enterprises. According to findings by a local reporter who visited the area, the open space behind the plaza becomes a gathering point for young girls, some reportedly below the age of 18, who engage in transactional sex. Interviews with several of the girls revealed a...