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Grace Ogunleye, Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area (LGA) in Ekiti State, has been remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre following her arraignment on charges bordering on conspiracy and self-kidnapping. Ogunleye was arraigned on Wednesday alongside three others before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Sunday Abutu, the Ekiti Police spokesperson, said the suspects were arraigned after a thorough investigation into the allegations against them. Akinwale Oriyimi, the prosecutor, informed the court that the case file had been forwarded to the state’s Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice and requested the remand of the accused.…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an urgent investigation into allegations that the ₦145 billion Safe Schools Initiative fund may have been diverted, mismanaged or gone missing. The organisation urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, alongside relevant anti-corruption agencies, to examine the claims following reports that more than 600 pupils and teachers were abducted in school-related attacks across Nigeria between March 2024 and May 2026. SERAP expressed concern that schools across the country continue to face repeated attacks despite billions…

The Nigerian Senate has linked worsening insecurity in the country to a rising culture of indiscipline, urging the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to strengthen civic values and public reorientation campaigns. The position followed the adoption of a motion titled “The Growing Menace of Indiscipline in Nigerian Society”, sponsored by Dachung Mwadkon, senator representing Plateau North. Lawmakers expressed concern over what they described as increasing cases of indiscipline across public life, including traffic violations, vandalism, workplace misconduct, political intolerance, disregard for lawful authority, protocol breaches at official events, and misuse of social media. The motion warned that, if unchecked, the trend…

Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will take over as Liverpool’s manager on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 43-year-old replaces Dutchman Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut campaign but was sacked after failing to live up to expectations in his second season. “You don’t need a lot of things to get attracted by Liverpool. Liverpool is Liverpool,” Iraola said in a statement. “But obviously the atmosphere, the supporters, the club, the players, the chance for me to coach top-level players, the ⁠chance to fight for titles. I think…

Nigerians with qualifying solar power systems can now sell excess electricity to distribution companies (DisCos) under the newly implemented Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) net billing regulations 2026. The NERC announced the rollout of the framework on Wednesday, describing it as a major step towards expanding renewable energy adoption and improving electricity access across the country. Under the new arrangement, eligible electricity consumers, known as prosumers, can generate power primarily through solar photovoltaic systems for their own use and export any surplus energy to the distribution network. According to NERC, the regulations are designed to encourage the uptake of renewable…

The United Nations has warned that weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict have found their way into the hands of terrorists operating in Nigeria, years after the fall of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, Izumi Nakamitsu said arms stolen or diverted during and after the Libyan conflict have spread across the Sahel, fuelling violence and instability in countries including Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso. According to Nakamitsu, some of the weapons were later recovered from extremist groups, demonstrating how arms originating from one conflict can continue to destabilise neighbouring nations long after…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has revealed that security operatives thwarted a planned bomb attack on the Ondo State Government House several months ago following intelligence reports. Speaking on a Channels TV programme on Wednesday, the Ondo governor said a joint operation involving the police and the South-West security outfit, Amotekun, uncovered the alleged plot before it could be carried out. According to Aiyedatiwa, the suspects initially stayed in a hotel before relocating to a rented apartment, where security operatives later discovered materials believed to be connected to the planned attack. “Following intelligence reports, the police and Amotekun moved in, raided the…

Members of the United States’ house of representatives have passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorised by congress. The resolution, passed on Wednesday, saw four Republicans joining Democrats to vote 215-208. It is the first time the Republican-controlled house has approved a measure seeking to force Trump to wind down military operations against Tehran since the war began in February. The vote, however, is mostly symbolic, as it would still have to pass through the Republican-led senate. Even if it slips past the senate, Trump is expected to veto…

The United States (US) and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes as both countries attempt to hold up a fragile ceasefire amid negotiations. Early Wednesday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it conducted overnight “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by the Islamic Republic across the Middle East. Before the strikes, CENTCOM said US forces disabled an unladen oil tanker that was attempting to sail towards an Iranian port on the Arabian Gulf. Iranian authorities flagged the strikes on the ship as the trigger for resumed exchanges. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated cars to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) in five opposition-controlled states. She announced the donation on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), a pro-Tinubu support group, at the State House banquet hall in Abuja. The beneficiaries are APC women leaders in Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Osun, and Oyo states. The First Lady said the vehicles would be delivered before the end of the week and would belong personally to the beneficiaries rather than the party. “To all our women leaders in states where we do not have…