The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort ₦4 million from the family of one of the suspects. The police say both suspects confessed and will face prosecution after investigations.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola on his birthday, praising his legacy in governance, infrastructure and national development.
Experts at the She Speaks Summit 2026 in Enugu urged African women to embrace leadership, resilience, self-reliance and continuous learning to achieve personal and business success.
A lawyer has warned that allowing governors to control state police appointments and funding could encourage political repression, calling for constitutional safeguards and an independent oversight commission.