Police have confirmed the disruption of an African Democratic Congress political gathering in Bakassi, Cross River State, after suspected political thugs invaded the venue and scattered the event materials.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State after kidnappers fled during a security operation.
WACOL marked International Women’s Day 2026 by highlighting two cases of alleged injustice against women, including the 28-year ordeal of police officer Grace Ohiaeri and the abuse of a minor, while launching a support campaign for vulnerable victims.
Four police officers have been dismissed over their alleged involvement in the killing of seven traders at Owode Onirin, as the Lagos Police Command says investigations are almost complete and justice will be served.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a bold security directive to Acting IGP Olatunji Disu, urging him to restore peace, rebuild public trust and strengthen national security architecture.
Attakwu Akegbe community in Nkanu West, Enugu State, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for second terms in 2027, citing infrastructure and development projects. The community also appealed for the unconditional release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Nigerian Army troops have neutralised six terrorists, arrested 11 suspected collaborators and received the surrender of a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad member in Borno State during intelligence-led operations targeting terrorist fighters and support networks.
Bulgaria election voting has begun, with 27 candidates contesting the presidency as 6.59 million eligible voters prepare to choose their next leader. Opinion polls suggest a runoff is likely, with no candidate expected to secure an outright victory in the first round.
President Bola Tinubu has blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating the challenges his administration is working to address during the flag-off of his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna.