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The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed assailants who shot and killed one person and injured several others in a brazen attack near the University of Benin (UNIBEN) main campus gate on Sunday, May 10, 2026. According to police preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 1700hrs when an unidentified white Mercedes-Benz GLK intercepted another Mercedes-Benz carrying three occupants—identified as Onwuke Blessed, Alexander Omogiate, and Chinenye Christian Mbagwu—as they were driving out of the campus gate in Ugbowo. The attackers reportedly blocked the victims' vehicle, opened fire, and fled the scene. The attack also left a female passerby, identified as Dorathy Ubah, with gunshot wounds. The victimA were rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospita...

Residents of a community were thrown into confusion after a man allegedly became trapped during an intimate encounter with a married woman believed to be the wife of a local herbalist. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day, drawing a large crowd after news of the unusual situation spread across the area. Sources claimed the man and the woman were allegedly involved in a secret relationship before the incident happened. Locals said attempts were initially made to separate the pair before traditional and medical assistance was reportedly sought. The identity of those involved had not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report. The incident has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with ma...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that 16 years remains the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made this known on Monday during the 2026 policy meeting on tertiary institution admissions held in Abuja. According to the minister, the policy followed extensive consultations and reviews involving key stakeholders in the education sector. Alausa explained that the decision was aimed at maintaining a balance between inclusiveness and academic preparedness among students seeking higher education admission. He noted that although the government acknowledges the existence of exceptionally gifted children, such cases must be handled under clearly defined and strictly enforced guidelines to protect...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/27 academic session. The decision was announced on Monday during the board’s policy meeting held in Abuja, following a voting process involving vice-chancellors present at the gathering. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, alongside other stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector. JAMB also approved 100 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into polytechnics, while Colleges of Nursing will admit candidates with a minimum score of 150. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has introduced a new policy exempting candidates seeking admission into Federal Colleges of Education from sitting for the Uni...

The Rivers State Police Command has renewed a ban on the concealment of number plates and the use of unregistered vehicles across the state. This is in a bid to crackdown on vehicle-related crimes.  In a statement issued on Sunday, May 10, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the Command warned that motorists who cover, alter, or operate vehicles without registration numbers will be arrested and prosecuted. The statement said the measures are part of broader security operations aimed at curbing “one-chance” robberies, kidnappings, and other violent crimes in the state. It also reaffirmed that the restriction on tricycle (keke) operations between 10:00 p.m. and early morning remains in force. According to the Command, the enforceme...

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, has revealed that no Nigerian has been killed in the fresh Xenophobic att@cks in South Africa. While speaking on Arise TV on Sunday, May 10, Ebienfa said ‘’It is true that we have been receiving very disturbing videos from South Africa, where different groups are clamouring for foreigners, especially blacks, to leave the country. It is also true that Nigerian businesses in South Africa are affected by the ongoing protests, but it is also good for me to put on record that no Nigerian has been k!lled as a result of the ongoing protest. We witnessed de@ths last month, April 21 and 25th. The two Nigerians that d!ed in South Africa were not as a result of the protests but rather they were arrested by the police....

Left: deceased. Right: suspect  A man allegedly st@bbed his friend to d3ath in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Ika Newspaper, which reported the incident on Saturday, May 9, 2026, said the incident followed a violent confrontation reportedly involving suspected members of rival cult groups.  The clash which occurred late on Sunday, May 3, around Ime-Obi Junction in Agbor, involved suspected members of a confraternity. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation reportedly began over a minor disagreement, which later escalated into a v!@lent altercation.  During the incident, Marvin was alleged to have st@bbed “40” on the hand, while Owen sustained a severe st@b wound and reportedly took to his heels. Sources said Owen later gave up the gh...

A trending video circulating on social media has captured APC House of Representatives aspirant for Etsako Federal Constituency, Blessing Agbomhere, assisting elderly women in frying garri in Edo State. In the now-viral clip, Agbomhere was seen joining the women during the local garri processing activity, interacting freely with them while helping to stir and fry the cassava product. The video has sparked reactions online, with many social media users praising the politician for identifying with grassroots women and participating in their daily economic activities. Some supporters described the gesture as a sign of humility and connection with ordinary people, while others viewed it as part of ongoing political outreach ahead of future elections. Garri processing remains one of...

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, from Monday, to facilitate the completion of ongoing reconstruction works. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mr Olayiwola Komolafe, made this known in a statement on Saturday. \ He said the closure followed a directive by the minister of works, Sen. Dave Umahi, ordering the contractor, Messrs Arab Contractors, to resume work on critical sections of the highway to ensure prompt delivery of the project. Advertisement According to Komolafe, the affected sections are the stretch from Ikorodu Roundabout to Sabo Junction in Lagos and from Cement to Coca-Cola inward in Sagamu. Komolafe said that traffic from Ikorodu to Sagamu would be diverted through the construction...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. The anti-corruption agency announced the development in a notice released on its official platform on Friday. According to the EFCC, members of the public with useful information regarding her whereabouts are encouraged to contact any of the commission’s offices through the channels provided in the notice. The commission stated that Farouq, who hails from Zamfara State, is 52 years old. Her last known address was listed as EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja. Farouq served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development between 2019 and 20...