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12/08/2026

Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Alleged Threats Against Accord Party Members

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East in the Senate, over threats he reportedly issued against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Command spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi confirmed the development...

12/08/2026

Apostle Joshua Aghasedo of Powerline Church Addresses Question on S*x Toys and Sin During Marriage Sermon

12/08/2026

Family left stunned after visiting a zoo in Yola only to see animal statues instead of live animals

Visitors left stunned after visiting a zoo in Yola only to see animal statues instead of live animals

A family visited a zoo in Yola, Adamawa State and discovered statues of animals in the enclosures instead of live animals.

One Yakaka Yerima, who posted the video on Facebook, was left shocked and amused at the discovery.

“We entered a zoo in Yola yesterday and paid 500 naira per person to view the animals, only to be shocked by these statues,” she wrote

12/08/2026

Katsina United Player Chinedu Ozor in ICU After Being Initially Pronounced Dead

Katsina United player Chinedu Ozor is in the intensive care unit of Katsina General Hospital after he was initially pronounced dead following a collapse during a pre-season match on Tuesday.

Ozor slumped during Katsina United’s encounter with Niger Tornadoes at the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Cup in Katsina and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where a doctor confirmed him dead. The club obtained a police report and took his body to Katsina General Hospital, where medical personnel also pronounced him dead and moved him to the morgue.

Later, hospital staff noticed movement in his body and transferred him from the morgue back to the intensive care unit.

Katsina United media officer Nasir Gide confirmed the development. “When we rushed him to a nearby hospital, he was confirmed dead by a doctor. We collected police report and took him back to Katsina General Hospital where he was also said to be dead. They took his body to the morgue there,” Gide said. “Later, the medical personnel informed us that he has been taken back to the ICU from the morgue when they noticed movement in his body.”

The club had earlier announced Ozor’s death, prompting condolence messages from his former club Kano Pillars and other sides. Heartland FC, another of his former clubs, reported on X that Ozor had been moved from the mortuary to hospital after showing signs of movement.

“Reliable sources say Chinedu Ozor has been moved from the mortuary to the hospital after reportedly showing signs of movement. He is currently on oxygen as medics work to revive him,” Heartland posted. “Ozor, we believe in the God of a second chance. May God restore.”

A Niger Tornadoes player who featured against Ozor described the incident as heartbreaking and said the team was hoping for a miracle.

One of the clubs in the tournament, Barau FC, has withdrawn, accusing the organisers of allowing the competition to continue despite the incident.

The episode has renewed concerns about medical preparedness at football venues in Nigeria. It comes exactly one year after Shooting Stars assistant coach Akin Olowokere collapsed and died during a training session on August 11, 2025. The former Sunshine Stars player and coach was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch but was pronounced dead.

The most high-profile case involving an NPFL player occurred in March 2020, when Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins, 23, died after collapsing during a league match against Katsina United. Following that incident, the Nigeria Football Federation directed that league venues must have the required medical equipment and personnel before matches could proceed, with match commissioners and host associations instructed to inspect and test facilities beforehand.

12/08/2026

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu says Nigeria are determined to make the most of their second chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they begin their play-off campaign against South Africa on Thursday.

12/08/2026

Abia Pensioners Warn Governor Otti Over Unpaid Arrears, Demand Fulfilment of Promises

Abia State pensioners have warned Governor Alex Otti that they will not forfeit their entitlements, urging him to fulfil his campaign promises to clear outstanding pension and gratuity arrears.

Speaking to journalists in Umuahia on Monday under the banner of the Abia Pensioners Forum, the retirees accused the state government of continued failure to honour its commitments to them.

Led by coordinator Okey Kanu, the pensioners said Governor Otti had reneged on an agreement to liquidate the outstanding arrears. They recalled the governor’s pledges during his 2015, 2019 and 2023 election campaigns and expressed disappointment over his response to a pensioner who asked about the promised payment of gratuity by the end of July 2026.

The forum called on the government to begin immediate payment of the outstanding retirement benefits, starting with gratuity if necessary. They rejected claims that the pension arrears inherited by the Otti administration had already been cleared.

“As of today, many pensioners have died without receiving these benefits. Those still alive need these payments to feed, buy drugs and attend to other basic needs and health challenges,” the pensioners said. “Others need these payments to start or complete their projects, especially their retirement homes.”

The group also expressed concern that former local government chairmen and councillors who served only two years under previous administrations had allegedly received their entitlements from the present government. They described the disparity as unjust, arguing that retirees who served for 35 years or retired after attaining 60 years of age should not be treated with “levity, disdain and ignominy.”

The forum urged Governor Otti to fulfil his campaign promises to Abia pensioners and residents, stressing that retirees deserved to benefit from the state government’s development projects while still alive. They further appealed to the government to ensure that the issue of pension and gratuity arrears is not exploited for political purposes.

11/08/2026

“We have a credible report that a police signal has arrived in Osun State, directing the arrest of Accord Party leaders, their transfer to Abuja, and detention until Monday, after the governorship election.”

—Governor Adeleke raises the alarm during a press conference this evening and calls for the immediate arrest of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over a viral video in which he allegedly called for the killing of Accord Party members.

11/08/2026

NDUKAKU KELVIN ODOEMELA IS WANTED BY THE EFCC

11/08/2026

Otti backs proposed South-East first national park in Abia

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has given a nod to the establishment of the first National Park in the South-East, to be sited in Abia State.

The governor gave the nod on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the National Park Service, led by the Chairman of its Governing Council, in his office.

Otti assured the delegation of the state government’s full support for the initiative, describing it as timely.

He noted that he had earlier in the day approved a request from the Commissioner for Environment for the tracing and identification of forest reserves across the State.

He said, “The National Park initiative aligns with our ongoing efforts to trace and conserve Forest reserves in our state.

“Abia has 19 forest reserves, 18 of which are currently available for consideration. This provides an opportunity to have at least one conservation area in each of the state’s 17 Local Government Areas.

“Coincidences just keep happening. Earlier this morning, I approved a request from the Honourable Commissioner for Environment for the tracing of forest reserves. Clearly, there is somewhere to start.”

To drive the process, the governor directed the Commissioner for Environment to work with the National Park Service and relevant experts to identify a suitable location for the proposed park. He stressed the importance of environmental conservation and the need to preserve the State’s natural resources.

He further announced that the state government would constitute a team, to be led by the Commissioner for Environment, with the participation of climate change and environmental experts, to ensure the successful establishment of the park.

“Nature is something you cannot do away with. Sometimes, when you think you have overcome nature through technology, nature will still rise. That is why conservation is very important,” Otti stated.

The governor thanked the National Park Service for the initiative and congratulated ACG. Ugochukwu Michael, on his elevation to the rank of Assistant Conservator-General.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and protect the State’s natural heritage.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Park Service, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, commended the achievements of Otti in the last three years.

He said the visit was to remind the governor of his earlier commitment to the establishment of a National Park in Abia State, noting that the absence of a National Park in the entire South-East has left the zone behind.

“The South-East has zero in having a national park. This is a glaring omission that must be corrected, and Abia State, under your leadership, is best positioned to pioneer this change,” Ononogbu stated.

He added that establishing a park in Abia would create greater inclusion and career opportunities for the sons and daughters of the zone.

Beyond ecological value, Ononogbu noted that the National Park would deliver immense socio-economic benefits to Abia State, including job creation, revenue generation, investment attraction, enhanced security, and crime reduction.

He requested that the Abia State Government identify a suitable forest or game reserve for upgrade to a National Park, constitute a committee to work with the Service, and forward a formal proposal for the establishment of the National Park to the Minister of Environment or the Conservator General of the National Park Service.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, and other members of the State Executive Council were present at the meeting.

11/08/2026

Abia will not serve as safe haven for criminal elements – New CP

The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Wilfred Afolabi, has said that the state will not serve as safe haven for criminal elements, just as he vowed to run an accountable, professional and intelligence-driven police force focused on safeguarding lives and property across the state.

Afolabi stated this on Tuesday during his maiden briefing with senior officers of the command. He warned against extortion and vowed to make Abia uncomfortable for criminals.

Addressing the officers, the CP said he came to Abia with “a singular focus: to serve with integrity, enforce the law without fear or favour, and safeguard the lives and property of every resident.”

“My mission is to effectively drive, implement, and practicalise the ongoing strategic re-engineering agenda of the Inspector-General of Police. The IGP’s vision remains our operational roadmap,” he said.

He warned officers against extortion, corruption and any conduct capable of bringing disrepute to the command, stressing that accountability and professionalism remained non-negotiable.

Afolabi reaffirmed that intelligence-led policing would be the cornerstone of the command’s strategy.

He directed sustained training and retraining of officers in intelligence gathering, investigations, crime mapping, crime prevention, human rights, electoral laws and emotional intelligence.

The CP also emphasised continuous professional development and mentoring to ensure officers were adequately equipped for effective service delivery.

On community relations, Afolabi urged officers to strengthen collaboration with community stakeholders and sister security agencies, noting that public trust was vital to enhancing security.

“While officers are expected to be professional and civil in their conduct, such disposition must not be misconstrued as weakness. Officers must remain firm, disciplined, and courageous in the lawful ex*****on of their duties,” he added.

The commissioner directed strict enforcement of traffic laws across the state, with traffic officers leading in coordination with relevant agencies to ensure compliance and the free flow of traffic.

He commended the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for efforts to advance development and security and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to collaborating with other security agencies.

In his closing remarks, Afolabi declared that “Abia State will not serve as a safe haven for criminal elements” and assured residents of intensified, intelligence-driven policing aimed at combating crime and strengthening public confidence.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, stated that the meeting was attended by area commanders, divisional police officers, heads of departments and commanders of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU.