Lagos Police announced the death of Chief Superintendent Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, who led the Festac Division and died on Friday, October 24, 2025, after surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre in Surulere. Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh said the loss shocked the department and that she personally contacted her husband and brother to express her sympathy. Officers praised Ngbaronye for building trust between law enforcement and residents through respectful policing methods.
The department will release funeral plans at a later time. Ngbaronye earned recognition for her disciplined approach to investigations and community relations throughout her career. Authorities described her work ethic as exemplary and noted she maintained high...
Niger State officials pledged to eliminate polio and expand vaccination rates at a World Polio Day ceremony on Saturday. The Ministry of Primary Health Care Development Agency employs mobile teams to reach children in remote and conflict-affected zones across 25 local government areas. Agencies partner with UNICEF and Rotary International to deliver immunizations through targeted campaigns.
Habiba Garba of the Polio Affected Persons Association urged mothers to complete their children's vaccination schedules to prevent disability. She advised people living with the disease to reject social stigma and maintain confidence despite criticism. Association chairman Awwal Ahmed said the group has recruited more than 100 members statewide to...
Lagos traffic officials pulled an injured man from a six-tire truck that fell off Oshodi Bridge on Saturday after brake failure sent the vehicle into a ditch. The truck, carrying printing materials, bore registration number AKD 135 YK when it lost control while moving toward Mile 2. Officers reached the crash site within minutes and transported the victim to a hospital while police from Makinde Station took the driver into custody.
LASTMA General Manager Bakare Oki praised his team for quick action and called on drivers to maintain their vehicles properly ahead of the holiday season. The agency has deployed recovery teams at strategic points across the state to respond to emergencies around the clock. Workers cleared debris from the...
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi called internet fraudsters intelligent people who require guidance toward legitimate pursuits. The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate addressed youth at the Golden Health Conference in Onitsha on Saturday, where he challenged society to transform cybercriminals into productive citizens. He blamed national leadership for widespread corruption and urged officials to demonstrate integrity.
Obi told attendees that money gained through dishonest methods fails to create lasting prosperity for individuals or communities. He referenced Indonesia's support for young entrepreneurs as a model Nigeria should follow. The politician clarified past remarks about religious services, stating Friday and...
Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel for Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, received emergency care at Kuje Medical Centre after collapsing at the prison facility. Maxwell Opara, another attorney for Kanu, confirmed he visited Ejimakor on Saturday and found him under observation. The medical crisis followed a magistrate's decision on Friday to deny bail for the lawyer.
Police detained Ejimakor on Monday with 12 demonstrators, among them Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the detained separatist's brother, after they gathered in Abuja demanding freedom for the IPOB leader. Authorities brought the group before the Kuje Magistrate Court, where Abubakar Umar Sai'id presided over proceedings. Opara said he spoke with other detainees before staff...
Lagos State completed the final segment of piping for the Adiyan II Water Project, advancing efforts to deliver clean water across the region. Environment and Water Resources Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab said workers placed the 944th ductile cast iron pipe on Thursday, October 24, 2025, finishing the 8-kilometer transmission line to Akute. The facility will supply 70 million gallons of potable water per day after construction is complete.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu backs the expansion as part of a wider campaign to reduce reliance on private boreholes and guarantee safe drinking water for residents. The administration seeks to meet demand from the city's expanding population through upgraded distribution networks. Officials view the...
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo led family members and associates in remembering his late wife at a memorial service on Saturday, marking two decades since her death. The ceremony took place at the Chapel of Christ King of Glory within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Stella Obasanjo died on October 23, 2005, at age 59, after complications from cosmetic surgery in Spain.
Her brother, John Abebe, recalled her warm disposition and constant smile, which touched everyone around her. Muyiwa Obasanjo, her son, remembered his mother as caring yet firm in her expectations. Former Ogun State governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun attended the event and commended her character. Obasanjo...
Suspected Boko Haram militants cut power to Yobe State after destroying electrical equipment in Katarko village within the Gujba local government area. The Yobe Electricity Distribution Company restored service in Damaturu and surrounding areas through backup systems while coordinating with the Transmission Company of Nigeria for full-grid repairs. Maiduguri Metropolitan City continues receiving electricity from the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant.
The utility asked citizens to alert law enforcement or company offices about suspicious behavior near power facilities. No person or group has accepted blame for the attack, which mirrors earlier assaults attributed to Boko Haram fighters. State residents must adjust to frequent service...
Rivers United advanced to the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time after defeating Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-1 on Saturday. Finidi George's squad secured a 3-2 aggregate victory in the preliminary second-round matchup. The Port Harcourt-based team will compete in the lucrative group phase of Africa's premier club competition.
Wasiu Falolu and Maclyn Biokpo scored before halftime to give the hosts a commanding lead. Moctar Diallo pulled one back for the visitors two minutes into the second half. Substitute Timothy Zacharia sealed the win with a goal 14 minutes before the final whistle.
