…for HMRC are said to have filed the case against the former Liverpool and England defender at the High Court in London on Wednesday, August 26. A spokesperson for HMRC told BBC Sport that it did not comment on individual cases, but a spokesperson added: "We take a supportive approach to dealing with customers who have…

…metro, government policy, and international issues Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has handed out ₦20,000 each to every one of the 1,490 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state, bringing the total outlay to ₦29.8 million.The funds are meant to cover transportation costs and other pressing…

The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables and arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over …

…processes. He was a delegate to the 2005 Political/Constitutional Reform Conference under former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the 2014 Constitution Review Conference under former President Goodluck Jonathan. He was appointed NLC General Secretary in August 2019, succeeding Peter Ozo-Eson, with the appointment ratifi…

…what? “Error one — the repealed law was called extant. The terrorism charge was brought under the Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 as amended in 2013. That Act was repealed on 12 May 2022 by the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, section 98. The Customs and Excise Management Act Cap C45 was repealed on 20 Ap…

…an ex parte application filed by KC Luxury through his counsel, A. Labi-Lawal, SAN, under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009. N39bn cocaine seizure: NDLEA ordered to produce KC Luxury in court

…a world-first crackdown to restrict the freedom of serious sexual and violent offenders after their release from prison.New "restriction zones" will be mapped out in England and Wales, allowing probation services to limit the movements of dangerous criminals to just a few miles.The government stated the measure was sha…

…Chiamaka, are moving forward with grace, gratitude and faith. He also requested public understanding during this difficult time, particularly from those who might feel disappointed in him. David added that people are free to believe whatever narrative they are currently being fed until he is ready to speak out. "It's T…

…the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Musa Aliyu, ICPC chairman, said the discovery was made during a broader investigation into the activities of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Pr…

…Area of Cross River State has been rescued after two suspected kidnappers were apprehended by youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeghshie Silas, 17, were taken to the Okubuchi Police Outpost by the Clan Head of Bun…

…or older.3. The applicant is not changing any personal details, such as their name or gender.4. The applicant is not travelling for at least six weeks from the date they submit the application, as online renewals cannot be expedited.5. The applicant is located in a US state or territory at the time of submitting the ap…

…Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, has defended the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms were aimed at addressing the country’s structural challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Adegbonmire, who is the APC candidate for Ondo C…

…and Shanghai. He added that he also studied the United States’ liberty agenda to understand the political and economic factors that shaped the country. Adebisi said his preparation had strengthened his conviction that he was capable of leading Nigeria and defeating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congres…

…Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leadership and fact-checking skills to enable them to contribute to peace and n…

…and productive water use. “Water is at the centre of sustainable development. It underpins public health, food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability, energy production and national security,” the minister said. The development of the compact comes amid longstanding concerns over the country’s ability…

…it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer across all levels of the Human Development Index. Among women specifically, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in 164 countries and the leading cause of cancer death in 122 countries. Meanwhile, prostate cancer is the most common diagnosis among men in 123 cou…

…Boko Haram terrorist group collected 90% of this ransom. “Nigeria’s kidnap industry has undergone a fundamental shift. Between July 2025 and June 2026, no fewer than 7,825 people were abducted across 1,713 kidnap and kidnap-related incidents, a 66% increase in victims from the previous cycle, with at least 1,142 people…

…Bradley Barcola in a deal worth up to £120 million. The proposed package is understood to include more than £100 million in guaranteed payments, with performance-related add-ons taking the overall value to around £120 million. The club made a breakthrough with Paris Saint-Germain overnight after weeks of negotiations t…

…and released the same day after posting a $26,000 bond. A spokesperson for the Angleton Independent School District confirmed that Adams no longer works for the district. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the alleged relationship or indicated whether additional charges are expected. by Linda Ikeji at…

…China to study the country’s economic reforms of 1978, visiting Beijing and Shanghai to understand the policies and strategies that transformed China from a peasant economy into a major global economic power. According to him, he also studied the United States’ Liberty Agenda of 1774 as part of his efforts to develop a…

…troops, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, said. Osoba, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, said the troops swiftly mobilised to intercept the transaction, adding that the terrorists attempted to engage the advancing troops after sighting them. According to him, the troops’ superior firepower forced the…

…normally associated with people who have travelled to countries where the disease is endemic. The Robert Koch Institute said transmission within a German airport is extremely rare."The lack of a travel history can lead to a delayed diagnosis. A delayed diagnosis increases the risk of a severe course of the diseases,"…

…system. Among the recommendations was a constitutional amendment to insulate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the political influence of the executive arm of government, both in terms of its composition and its funding. The Committee suggested that the power to appoint members of the INEC board…

…the outcome of a recognised primary election conducted by the ADC and confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Fadeyi said Adegoke emerged through a direct primary in which party members voted for him to represent the ADC in the governorship election. “The ADC has succeeded in presenting credi…

…on Wednesday at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, the State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, said the arrest was made by operatives of the command’s Mines and Steel Development Unit, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer in the state. Some recovered items. Credit: NSCDC Olatunde stated the command’s determinati…