…"Why is he here?""Sit down, Hope," Dad said."I'll stand."Gideon looked at Tom. Tom's mouth twisted. "They say the only way to save both farms is if we get married."I looked at Dad. "No."Mom flinched like I'd slammed a door.Dad said, "You love this land.""I'm asking you to help save it.""Then tell me why marriage fixes…

…of the community, Chief Taiwo Akiode, said the tragedy had plunged residents into deep mourning. “This unfortunate incident is the first of its kind in this environment. It is a tragedy of monumental proportion that no one saw coming. It is something that you only come across in Nollywood films, those ones we watch on…

…asleep in the bassinet beside me with one fist tucked under her chin. She had Steve's mouth already. That soft shape at the corners, like she was about to smile at a private joke.>Not because I wasn't happy.Because I was. But happiness with grief inside it feels sharp. Like your heart does not know whether it is splitt…

…Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people o…

…their impact to communities. The Chairman of the Cross River Traditional Council and Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, HRM Ovai Solomon Edward, thanked President Bola Tinubu for his programmes and policies. He said transforming the country was an onerous task that required time and patience from citizens.

…worker is entitled to receive following a serious workplace incidentCompensation amounts differ depending on whether the worker suffers total disability, partial disability, or dies as a result of the injuryThe figures convert to millions of naira, making the policy highly relevant to Nigerians working or planning to w…

…the capital Yaounde, the ministry of social affairs said on Friday. “Following an anonymous tip-off, several people, including minors, were found” on Wednesday in a residential neighbourhood, the ministry said in a statement. “These children, whose circumstances regarding their presence in this dwelling are now under i…

…by Ndubueze's legal team, led by Prof. Paul Ananaba, SAN, who argued that the suit amounted to an abuse of court process. Ananaba told the court that a Federal High Court sitting in Owerri had, on June 25, already resolved the dispute over the APC primary election held on May 18. The Abuja court agreed, finding that bo…

…had planted landmines along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. He said the police armoured vehicle leading the convoy unfortunately ran over one of the explosive devices, triggering a blast. "We entered Damasak safely and spent about 40 minutes there. On our way back, the insurgents planted mines on the road, and the ar…

…“The search was sustained throughout the night into the morning of 3rd September 2026, mounting pressure on the kidnappers and forcing them to abandon the victim and flee. “The woman was subsequently located and rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with her family. “The Command has intensified efforts to track…

…the suspects and recovered the rifle alongside two empty magazines. In a related armoury investigation at the Adamawa State Command, an inventory audit led to the arrest of ASCI Peter Ardo, a former Head of Armoury, and CCA Boniface B. Lawyer. Between 2018 and 2024, Ardo allegedly removed two unserviceable G3 service r…

…killed in Tibet and 541 missing, taking the total toll from the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing. More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including trekkers in the Himalaya mountains and pilgrims who had come to visit Mount Kailash in Tibet, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists…

…Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), as rising global crude prices and mounting geopolitical tensions add pressure to the country's downstream fuel market.The MEMAN data also put the landing cost of diesel at N1,850.66 per litre, figures that are now broadly level with or above what most depots and the Da…

…and encourage his wife, who was prone to illness. His approach to staying lean is famously strict. Kanazawa gave up meat and fish decades ago and keeps himself in contest shape with a clean diet based around brown rice, fermented soybeans (natto), eggs and miso soup. After the win, he told reporters: "Every year the wr…

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…after service was cutting short the lives of many ex-officers. “Our challenges are enormous. Many of us suffer health complications due to neglect after retirement. The retirement benefits we receive are meagre. If I tell you what a Controller receives, you will be shocked,” he said. He linked poor welfare to early dea…

…and hygiene or child protection was not enough without following up to determine the amount actually released and its impact on the target population. She said Nigeria continued to face significant challenges involving out-of-school children, maternal health, stigma and child protection, noting that development partner…

…spending significant time apart, even missing the 2023 holidays together. The breakup rumours intensified when fans noticed that Caban had quietly deleted previous anniversary posts from her Instagram account. While neither star directly addressed the public, sources suggested that their increasingly demanding and sepa…

…insurgency, when the security crisis had devastated several communities and placed enormous pressure on the state. He said the former governor pursued reconstruction and investment in key sectors despite the security challenges confronting the state. “Then came the governorship in 2011. Shettima inherited a Borno State…

OPay has dismissed social media reports claiming it will shut down or suspend its Nigerian operationsThe fintech said its services remain fully operational and urged customers to rely on its official channels for accurate informationOPay reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria and warned against spreading misinformation t…

…close?The Megan Thee Stallion case: backgroundTory Lanez's relationship history and rumoured girlfriendsFAQsKey takeawaysChassagne filed in June 2024, less than one year after marrying Lanez in June 2023.Los Angeles judge Nicole M. Heeseman dismissed the petition by Raina Chassagne to split from Lanez.The ruling does n…

…who participated in the rescue operation told our correspondent. By Thursday morning, mourners had gathered at the victims’ family home, where grief, tears and prayers replaced preparations for what was expected to be a period of celebration. The cause of the building collapse was not immediately known at the time of f…

…of ECOWAS but rejected suggestions that its participation in the regional bloc amounted to support for the Niger coup. “While Nigeria is a proud and committed member of ECOWAS, it is unfair, mischievous and entirely false to suggest that Nigeria endorses or condones the military coup,” Enikanolaiye said. He urged Niger…

Kira Taiwo, daughter of the late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has shared an emotional tribute expressing her grief following the passing of her father. Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Kira shared how difficult it has been to cope with the loss and expressed sadness over his …

…some time," his management said in a statement. James and Chico are members of the famous DeBarge musical family and were popular during the 1980s and 1990s. Chico has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with drug addiction and served time on narcotics-related charges. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 1:29 PM |…