Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has said he rejected a N300 million ransom demand after kidnappers abducted his brothers in 2019, declaring that he would rather they killed them than receive any payment from him. Lawal spoke on Thursday at the ARISE News and THISDAY Townhall Conference in Abuja, where he defended his hardline position […] The post I told kidnappers to kill my abducted brothers, refused to pay N300m ransom — Zamfara gov appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed confidence that it will complete the submission of its candidates' names for the 2027 general... The post NDC confident of meeting INEC deadline for candidates’ submission despite Court dispute appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer... The post ICPC arraigns FRSC officer over alleged N4.31m job racketeering appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of journalist Zainab Sodiq by the Department of State Services (DSS).  Describing the action of the secret police as an arbitrary attack on press freedom, SERAP called on President Bola Tinubu to order Sodiq’s immediate release. In a statement issued on […] The post Zainab Sodiq: SERAP Demands End To Arbitrary Detention, Intimidation Of Journalist appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission says voting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m., while election results will be transmitted manually. The post EDSIEC Recruits 10,000 Ad Hoc Personnel For Edo LG Election appeared first on Channels Television.

July 9 (THEWILL) — The Umuekumenyi Leadership Council Union, on Thursday, said Ebonyi State needs “a new beginning with fresh air of governance”, as the group inaugurated its Local Government and Ward Delegate Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing members during the inauguration in Abakaliki, the spokesman of the organisation, Barrister Emmanuel Nwobo, […] The post Ebonyi 2027: Umuekumenyi Seeks Leadership Change, Inaugurates Wards, LG Delegates appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 9 (THEWILL) — The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has announced the arrest of more than 5,800 suspects and the recovery of over $293 million during a coordinated anti-fraud operation conducted across 97 countries. Interpol disclosed on Thursday that the operation, codenamed Operation First Light 2026, was carried out between January 15 and April […] The post Over 5,800 Suspects Arrested As Interpol Recovers $293m In Global Anti-Fraud Crackdown Across 97 Countries appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nollywood producer and actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up about the different jobs she did to support herself while studying at the... The post How I sold cakes, did makeup, costuming to survive at UNILAG — Funke Akindele appeared first on Tribune Online.

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to adopt stronger diplomatic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings and the alleged persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals living in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved during Thursday’s plenary by […] The post Reps Demand Tough Sanctions Against South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks appeared first on OsunDefender.

An eyewitness familiar with the incident said the victim was a retired marine captain, identified as Davide Nwoke.

Otu explained that the decision to focus on reviving Tinapa was driven by financial realities and the need to protect existing public investments. The post Tinapa coming back to life before December- Gov Otu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Portuguese coach also stated that Chukwueze will stay at the club alongside other players being considered for the upcoming campaign.

The process was long. For Asmau, grief didn’t come in one day. It came in waves. In empty rooms. In the quiet where her child’s voice used to be. Losing her child broke something in her. There were days when strength felt impossible. But Asmaul had something she leaned on when her own legs gave […]

Police have arrested four persons in connection with the public disturbance that left two people dead and several others injured in the Ojoo area... The post Police arrest four suspects over public disturbance in Oyo appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has emerged as the best-performing state in the country under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund(BHCPF) Gateway enrolment for the first quarter of 2026 after surpassing its target by more than 110,000 beneficiaries. According to the National Health Insurance Authority’s BHCPF Gateway Q1 2026 Enrolment Report, Kano enrolled 327,410 […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until July 14, 2026, a suit filed by Accord Party presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking to be recognised as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The matter came up for hearing on Thursday, with supporters of the plaintiff present at the court premises […] The post Gbenga Hashim Sues Accord, INEC, Urges Court To Uphold Him As Party’s Presidential Candidate appeared first on OsunDefender.

The U.S. military said on Wednesday that it was ‌ launching fresh strikes on Iran aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open to traffic, hours after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was “over.” In a flare-up that sent ​oil prices up about 7%, Iran […]

As part of efforts to unlock fresh investments in Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.. The post NUPRC issues petroleum prospecting licences to 2024 bid winners appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country... The post No confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria — Minister appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has said fellow artiste Burna Boy must pay for offending him, as he revisited... The post Burna Boy must pay for offending me — Brymo appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria's equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, extending its winning streak to five consecutive trading sessions... The post NGX: Banking stocks extends winning streak, as investors gain N962bn appeared first on Tribune Online.