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May 28, 2026

Children’s Day: Police pledge stronger protection for Jigawa children

Mr Yahaya said the command joined Nigerians and the global community in marking the day set aside to recognise children’s rights, welfare and future.

Armed policemen.
May 28, 2026

Lawyers back statutory sentencing for rapists

Mr Aki argued that Section 30 of the Criminal Code and Section 39 of the Penal Code clearly establish that a child of that age cannot legally consent to sexual intercourse.

Law books
May 28, 2026

Omo-Agege’s resignation from APC inconsequential, says party’s chieftain

Mr Oghenesivbe, in a statement on Thursday, said that Mr Omo-Agege’s exit did not affect the APC structure in Delta in any way.

Ovie Omo-Agege
May 28, 2026

Atiku winning ADC 2027 presidential ticket deserving: Group

Mr Dada said Mr Abubakar’s victory at the ADC presidential primary came at a critical period in Nigeria’s political and economic history.

Nigerian Youths For Atiku (NYFA)
May 28, 2026

Rivers: Fubara’s brother declares governorship ambition as NDC aspirant

Blessing Fubara has declared his intention to contest in Rivers’ 2027 governorship election on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

Blessing Fubara
May 28, 2026

Congo seeks $2 billion energy push, positions self as Central Africa’s gateway

Prime Minister Anatole Makosso disclosed this at the Congo Investment Day at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in Brazzaville.

Prime Minister Anatole Makosso
May 28, 2026

Ogun: 2,500 police operatives to provide security during Ojude Oba festival

The police command in Ogun says 2,500 operatives and specialised operational assets will provide security during the 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode.

Ojude-Oba (credit: channels)
May 28, 2026

Fulani militias chased 1.3 million people in Middle Belt away from their land: Report

“These Fulani militant attacks…have forced at least 1.3 million people in the Middle Belt off their land and into…unsafe conditions in displacement camps,” said USCIRF.

IDPs
May 28, 2026

FHC opens registries on weekends, public holidays for pre-election cases

The Federal High Court says its registries in all divisions will be open to lawyers on weekends and public holidays for the filing of pre-election cases.

Federal High Court judges
May 28, 2026

Gov Otti honours INEC’s returning officer in 2023 Abia governorship election

Ms Oti served as INEC’s returning officer in the election that brought Mr Otti to power. The governor said the gesture was in recognition of her courage, integrity and commitment.

Otti, Nnenna Oti