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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...

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has held talks with senior United States government officials on counterterrorism, defence cooperation, and regional security. Ribadu undertook a three-day working visit to the US from May 4 to 6, during which he met with Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as Acting National Security Adviser. He also met with Undersecretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Assistant Secretary of War Daniel Zimmerim during the visit. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, said Ribadu conveyed the president’s commitment to the bilateral relationship during the engagements. The statement read, “Ribadu emphasised the import...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says there is currently no confirmed case of Hantavirus in Nigeria despite increased global attention surrounding a recent outbreak linked to an international cruise ship. Director-General of the agency, Jide Idris, disclosed this in a public health advisory, noting that although the risk of the disease spreading to Nigeria remains low, the agency has intensified surveillance efforts due to ongoing global developments. According to him, the reported outbreak involves a limited number of confirmed and suspected infections associated with the cruise ship, while health authorities in affected countries continue investigations and contact tracing. Hantavirus is primarily transmitted through rodents. Infection can occur when ...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed that registration is set to commence for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, Second Series. In an announcement on its X handle on Friday, WAEC said, “Registration opened on Sunday, May 4, 2026, and will close on Thursday, July 31, 2026.” It added that the examination will be conducted entirely as a Computer-Based Examination. The registration fee is set at ₦37,000. Candidates are advised to visit the nearest WAEC office in their state to confirm available examination towns before completing their registration. WAEC encouraged prospective candidates to register early to avoid a last-minute rush and to take full advantage of the computer-based format. The WASSCE for Pr...

The police in the Federal Capital Territory have launched an investigation into the sudden disappearance of Miss Eunice Ameh, a serving NYSC member and lawyer. Family sources say Ameh recently started working as a Sales Manager at a company in the Maitama area of the state and had resumed barely two weeks ago. “She is the Sales Manager for the company and she just started two weeks ago. She was meant to partake in her last Community Development Service (CDS) as a corps member yesterday (Thursday) and would pass out soon afterwards” a family source said She was last seen around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, after leaving the office towards the Life Camp area, where she resides. Concerns grew after all attempts to reach her failed, as her mobile phones remained switched off. Con...

Zimbabwe will return dozens of foreign-owned farms seized more than two decades ago during its land reform drive, though officials insist the overall policy is not being reversed.Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka announced on Friday that the government will restore 67 farms that were protected by bilateral investment pacts "but which remained unoccupied" to investors from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.The original land seizures, launched by former President Robert Mugabe in 2000, saw thousands of white farmers evicted in a redistribution effort aimed at addressing colonial-era injustices. However, the policy led to international sanctions and significant economic isolation.  Under the new directive, more than 400 white farmers will be permitted to buy back al...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 93,220 new voters in Edo State in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Obo Effanga, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Benin City while unveiling the timetable for the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to Effanga, the final phase of the exercise will commence on May 11 and run until July 10 across the 18 local government areas of the state. He explained that INEC has deployed two voter enrolment machines to each local government area and also released schedules showing registration venues and dates for all wards. “We are going to strictly adhere to the timetable. If our officials are absent...