…homeland security personnel, security votes and operations, ministries of security or special advisers, and security trust funds. It showed that state-level spending rose sharply in the latest data, with the combined expenditure across the states covered increasing by N176.42bn, or 232.6 per cent, from N75.84bn in 2025…
…delegation to the Mining Marshals Corps, where the international body commended the specialised unit for its expanding role in tackling illegal mining and related criminal activities. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps, John Attah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday…
…his investment in First HoldCo Plc after acquiring another 147.74m shares in the financial services group for N20.7bn. The transaction, executed on 14 August at N140 per share, was conducted through Calvados Global Services Limited, an investment vehicle associated with the billionaire businessman. The latest purchase…
…discovered severe inflammation in one of the main arteries supplying her neck, which specialists believe had been triggered by the chickenpox virus she contracted in Christmas 2024. Olivia temporarily lost movement down the left side of her body, her speech became slurred and one side of her face drooped. She spent alm…
…According to the youths, their decision was aimed at ensuring that shrines allegedly associated with harmful or occult practices no longer operate within Onne. by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 10:58 PM | Share this Story
…tribute about his late father, describing him as a well-educated, widely travelled politicianAdeleke revealed his elder brother, Dr. Adeleke, still treats him like a child despite his position as governorThe Osun governor said he sees Dr. Adeleke as a father figure whenever he looks at himPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast wi…
…the Zamfara State Accord Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Abdullahi Ruwan Bore, extended his appreciation to the National Chairman of ACCORD, Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, on the successful re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. “We particularly commend the National Chairman for his resilience, steadfast commitment, po…
…Head of House this season, following Sheba and Neche. Announcing her victory on its official X account, Big Brother Naija wrote, “Congratulations Abi, you did it!” The Head of House challenge featured multiple rounds, beginning with a Colour Wheel game, where housemates were required to recreate a colour wheel from an…
…the remaining four councillorship seats were shared among four political parties. The Social Democratic Party won Dandango Ward in Bauchi LGA; the National Rescue Movement secured Darazo South Ward in Darazo LGA; the Zenith Labour Party won Wandi Ward in Dass LGA, while the Young Progressive Party secured Zirami Ward i…
…defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Dayyabu Jamilu Hamza, who directed court official Adam Salisu Tarauni to read the charges aloud to Rimin Kebe. Following the reading of the charges, the magistrate ordered that the defendant be held in a correctional facility pending further proceedings. According to Daily Trus…
…in glowing terms that left many fans emotional.In a heartfelt public tribute posted on social media, Etinosa opened up about nearly a decade of support from the veteran actress, dating back to 2018. Etinosa Idemudia breaks silence on her experience working under Mercy Johnson. @mercyjohnson>Etinosa made clear that the…
…has been very peaceful. There is an atmosphere of serenity this morning, and we appreciate God for the peace and spirit of love prevailing at this polling unit.” According to him, “There is no rancour. Everything is orderly, and I expect the same atmosphere across the State. I have seen the Commissioner of Police here,…
…was amazing. Every city has its own energy, and the audience gave me something really special. I came here to share my music, and shine with my music to the world,” he said. Harcher describes his sound as a blend of contemporary Afrobeats, R&B and soul, combining melodic storytelling with vibrant rhythms. The artiste s…
…He expressed hope that the outcome of the election would usher in greater economic, social and technological development for Osun State.
…the Quang Tri Police, the anti-smuggling investigation sub-department and the provincial Border Guard. According to the report, the agencies worked together “to identify and locate the recipient” of the consignment. “After several days of tracing the consignment across multiple locations,” law enforcement officers arre…
…election in Osun State. Melaye made the allegation in a post he shared on his official Facebook page on Monday. The former lawmaker pointed out that there are lessons Nigerians ought to learn from the outcome of the Osun election ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, electorates in Osun collected money…
…£15,957 & 827,800 at Kano airport The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of a suspect, Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies, $73,000( Seventy Three United States Dollar) £15,957 ( Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Seven Pou…
…the alleged attacks and destruction. Oyewumi said the victims and community members appreciated his visit, adding that their response strengthened his resolve to stand with residents during difficult periods. He also said the affected leaders had reaffirmed their commitment to peace and assured him that they would rema…
…up in Hollywood. Panettiere had been working since she was a baby, appearing in commercials at just 11 months old before landing roles on the soaps "One Life to Live" and "Guiding Light." She became one of the youngest actors to be nominated for a Grammy Award for voicing Princess Dot in the 1998 movie "A Bug's Life" a…
…Lagos. The exercise, conducted pursuant to orders of the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, disposed of uncontested concluded cases and abandoned seizures. Of the total consignment, 246,864.535 kilograms were seized by the Lagos Strategic Command of the Agency between April 2025 and May 2026, while 83,001.05…
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…Ayoola Adeleke?Chief Raji Adeleke was no ordinary figure in Nigerian political and social history. He carved out a distinguished career as a labour leader before transitioning into politics during Nigeria's Second Republic, where he served as a senator from 1979 to 1983.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moment…
…part of the company's 25th anniversary celebrations.The warning came through MTN's official support, where the company urged subscribers to be cautious of fraudulent posts and links promoting the anniversary data bundle.MTN clarified that eligible subscribers can redeem the 25GB data bundle by logging into the MyMTN Ap…
…a significant increase in fraudulent Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) linked to financial crimes. With a notable rise in fraud cases and a contraction in consumer credit, the banking sector is under pressure to adapt to evolving challenges.This crackdown comes as Nigeria grapples with high borrowing costs, posing obsta…
…described as “the large number of requests” from people seeking to participate in financial support for the military effort, according to Iran’s state news agency, IRNA. “ Anyone who kills or captures and hands over an invading American military personnel will receive a reward equivalent to $30,000 or 5 billion toman…