…the Agunechemba Security Squad and reiterated that the Nigerian Army would continue to partner with other security agencies, including Agunechemba, to combat crime in the state. He said, "The Agunechemba Security Squad has recorded yet another feat in the fight against insecurity following the dislodgement of camps of…

…their convictions, both Larry and Samuels admitted to an enhancement charge of being part of a criminal organization. Larry was sentenced to 50 years for Swain’s murder and another 50 years for the gang enhancement charge, bringing his total sentence to 100 years. Samuels received 62½ years for the murder conviction an…

…for its $150 million Offshore Expansion Facility, a financing initiative developed in partnership with Germany’s ODDO BHF SE to provide long-term capital for the expansion and modernisation of Nigerian businesses. The association said eligible companies can now apply through a dedicated digital portal unveiled during t…

…would foster unity, improve productivity, and strengthen the hospital’s operations. As part of efforts to deepen interaction with employees, Professor Shehu disclosed that he had already commenced regular staff meetings and would make them a permanent feature of his administration to ensure effective communication, ide…

…helping to reduce production costs and ease inflationary pressures.For consumers, particularly low-income households, this translates into more stable prices for essential goods and services.Currency stability also plays a major role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Investors generally prefer economies wh…

…Canada's successful appeal against its disqualification, resulting in the Nigerian quartet being downgraded to bronze. The Nigerian quartet of Favour Ashe, Kayinsola Ajayi, Nicholas Fakorede and Udodi Onwuzurike had been awarded the silver medal despite finishing third in the event's final at the 2026 Commonwealth Game…

…August 1, the army said the troops, deployed as Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and arrived safely in Guinea-Bissau to begin their assignment under the ECOWAS mandate.Before their departure from the Nige…

…impeachment proceedings against Fubara before both camps later reached a truce. As part of the reconciliation, Fubara withdrew from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary after initially being screened alongside Wike ally Kingsley Chinda. The governor later endorsed Chinda as his preferred successor,…

…the match that she was selected for the routine random drug test, which delayed her departure from the stadium. Alozie delivered an impressive performance, playing the full 90 minutes and earning the Woman of the Match award for her defensive display as Nigeria secured a crucial victory despite playing with 10 players…

…this in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 1, 2026. According to the 2024 U.S. Department of State IVLP Global Impact Award Winner, it seemed women came together to make the decision to remove the title from their documents. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 12:44 PM | Share this Story

…of all 211 member nations and with the long-term stewardship of football at its heart." Following the backlash, Infantino confirmed that the proposal would not proceed."Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of sup…

…to increase." Lynsi Snyder, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, declared she is "heartbroken" over the shooting that she said claimed the lives of a staff member and customers. "My heart is broken, my chest is heavy, my eyes burn from the tears I've shed," Mrs Snyder wrote on Instagram. "We lost one of our beautifu…

…them- lady who sought public help in finding her mum's missing three children gives heartwarming update Nigerian woman, Lister Mathew Osas, has shared a cheering update on her missing siblings. In a video she shared online this morning, Lister said her mum's three children who went missing over 30 years ago have been f…

…was k!lled by in a robbery attack. It was gathered that Habiba Ummi Lele, of the Department of Chemistry was shot d3ad by the armed robbers on her way back to Lafia after attending her friends' graduation at the College of Health and Technology, Keffi. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2026 when the attacker…

…at Peller's wedding was felt, showing up with bundles of cash and later sharing a heartfelt message that has since gone viral.The flamboyant socialite and his wife attended the August 1 white wedding of TikTok content creator Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, and his bride Jarvis, born Amadou Elizabeth.Cubana C…

…the presidential candidate of the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Goodluck Jonathan rose swiftly from civil servant to president of Nigeria, beginning as deputy governor of Bayelsa state and later becoming governor. Photo out as Okowa takes Delta ticketAt the INEC office in Asaba, Nwoko'…

…defending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allegations of partiality.In his view, Tinubu had effectively appointed himself a spokesman for the electoral body rather than engaging with legitimate concerns about its credibility. He argued that INEC had done little to earn public trust, pointin…

…condemnation signals growing international concern over the security situation in that part of Nigeria.The Nigerian government has faced sustained criticism from religious groups, civil society organisations, and foreign governments over its handling of violence in the Middle Belt, with many arguing that security deplo…

…Birnin Kudu Local Government Area,” SP Adam stated. He explained that the training is part of the command’s regular programme to improve firearms handling and tactical skills among officers. “The exercise forms part of the command’s routine operational training and firearms proficiency programme aimed at enhancing the…

…attacks "subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL." He added that Israel, the U.S. partner in the war with Iran, "joins me in this commitment." "Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE," Trump wrote regarding a possible new agreement. The statement came after the State Department on Saturday urged Americans across…

…the arrests followed months of intelligence-driven pursuit by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade under Operation UDO KA (OPUK) after the ambush on troops on May 4, 2026, during which the attackers carted away military weapons. Sustained raid operations and the interrogation of previously arrested gang members yielded a…

…bigbirdkuti/peller089Kuti's protectiveness over Fela's legacyThe joke struck at a particularly sensitive point. Seun Kuti has consistently and publicly pushed back against any narrative that places contemporary Afrobeats artists on equal or higher footing than Fela, whose political activism and genre-defining sound rem…

…he saw a person with an AR-style rifle emerge from the drive-thru. A man with a pistol started firing at the shooter.He then saw someone in an In-N-Out uniform drag a person, also uniformed, bleeding from a gunshot wound in her chest across the parking lot. The employee, Koehn and the man with the pistol stayed until p…

…La Liga fixture against Celta Vigo, easing concerns that the setback could affect the start of his domestic campaign. While Sadiq continues his rehabilitation, Valencia have continued their preparations in England, drawing 1-1 with Stoke City before returning to Spain for the annual Trofeu Taronja, where they will host…

…“This year has already been one of our busiest wildfire years on record, and we just started August,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove. A wildfire dubbed the Old Trails fire jumped the Spokane River on Saturday afternoon and crossed into the city, the Spokesman-Review newspaper reported. Authorities is…