…walked up behind her and slapped her across the face.Although she said she was not seriously hurt, the incident inspired her to produce a report highlighting the activities of agberos and the concerns many Lagos residents have about them. In the report, residents shared varying opinions, with some describing agberos as…
…to take place in November. While initial plans pointed to Wembley Stadium in the UK, discussions over start times for a global audience have heavily linked the fight to a US venue, such as Madison Square Garden in New York. In a chat with Boxing Scene, Warren noted that the final details remain up to His Excellency Tur…
Governor Adeleke sues EFCC and demands ₦2bn as damages for freezing Osun government account Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has filed a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), challenging the agency's decision to freeze the state's Federal Statutory Allocation Account.The sui…
…has publicly confirmed that they are married. Speculation about the couple's marital status has been building for several months. In March, Zendaya's longtime stylist, Law Roach, suggested that the public had already "missed the wedding," fueling rumors that the pair had quietly exchanged vows.The rumors intensified in…
…Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned commercial transport operators still using illegal motor parks and roadside loading points in Abuja to relocate to approved bus terminals or risk having their vehicles seized. The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, gave the wa…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday praised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as his humble and people-centred approach to governance. According to a statement by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, the monarch spoke when the Edo governor, accompan…
…Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission’s investigation into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, with the anti-graft agency recommending the immediate prosecution of Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew. Briefing State House correspondents after presenting the report to the President…
…on the state's accounts. The EFCC froze the Osun State Government's bank accounts on August 5, 2026, just ten days before the state governorship election. President Tinubu released a personal statement saying he was "deeply embarrassed" by the timing, noting it could look like federal interference in the upcoming elect…
…wife in front of their child on a street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Osarenkhoe Atutie previously pled guilty to the violent offence and was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The incident happened on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 on Duke Street, Leith, where he hugged his daughter before rep…
…late actress Tope Osoba but did not show her support when she returned to the industry after cancer battle Nkechi Blessing Sunday has slammed those who are sharing screenshots of chats now that actress Tope Osoba has passed on. Tope di£d aged 40 and Nigerians have been mourning her on social media since the news was an…
…7TH, 2005, five Apo traders named Ifeanyi Ozor, Chinedu Meniru, Anthony Nwokike, Paulinus Ogbonna, Ekene Isaac Mgbe and their female friend, Augustina Arebu were murd£red on their way home from an outing. Police officers were arrested for the extrajudicial k!llings and details of what happened that night were revealed…
School security guard sentenced to one year imprisonment for s3xually abusing 10-year-old pupil in Abia A 30-year-old school security guard attached to Radiant Glory Academy, Umuichichi, Aba, Abia State, Chidiebere Kalu has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for s3xually abusing a 10-year-old female pupil. The jud…
…said he preferred a diplomatic agreement over military action but maintained that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump says he prefers a deal over military action Trump said he would rather resolve the dispute through negotiations than resort to force. “And we’re doing the same thing, by the way…
…further enhance service delivery across public schools. The policy would elevate the status of graduate teachers, improve motivation and encourage greater dedication to teaching, ultimately translating into better learning outcomes for pupils across the state,” the union further stated. While thanking Oborevwori, the u…
…University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, staged a protest on the campus of the institution against the alleged failure of the management to pay their allowances. The workers, under the auspices of the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities, FUTA branch, alleged that the inst…
…offences and cybercrime. The prosecution told the court, presided over by Justice Muhammed Umar, that Ezeakolam’s alleged actions contravened Sections 13, 25 and 26 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. After the charges were read, the defendant pleaded “not guilty” to all four counts. Following his…
…Nigerian universities currently depend on costly diesel-powered generators, leaving campuses with electricity for only a few hours daily. “How do you run a university in three, four or five hours? How do you not have internet because you don’t have electricity?” he asked According to him, each university solar installa…
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after alleged racist posts resurface Miss North Carolina USA has been stripped of her beauty pageant title just over a month after her victory as a string of alleged racist posts resurfaced. Brittany Boltinhouse, 27, was formally dethroned from the position on Wednesday, August…
…social media by actor, Mofe Duncan. Dimbo is a recipient of the AMVCA awards. He is famous for directing movies like Sons of Caliphate, Halita and many others. May his soul rest in peace, Amen. by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 2:51 PM | Share this Story
…those responsible. Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on Wednesday, August 5, that authorities were investigating the k!lling and working to identify the k!ller. "The actual perpetrators, and if applicable the mastermind, must be arrested, and the reason behind this tragic homicide must be uncovered," she said…
…God, Mazi Okeke dismissed claims that he never attended school, insisting that he only suspended his education to financially support his former partner. “In as much as I came online for the first time to talk about what happened to me, but there are some things I will not allow. MC Slim Joe and Radio God, get your fac…
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has condemned the continued killings in Benue State, describing the attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area as unacceptable. The Benue-born singer spoke on Wednesday during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by…
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving an upward review of salaries and welfare packages for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major boost to the country’s se…
…Farouk Ahmed Umar, made the demand on Thursday at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, saying the existing revenue-sharing formula no longer reflects the scale of the agency’s statutory responsibilities or the financial burden of keeping Nigeria’s airspace safe. At the same…
…during the fifth inning, the suit said.They're some of the priciest seats in the House That Ruth Built - and also some of the most dangerous - with required netting that's supposed to shield fans from foul balls and errant bats, the court filing said. "It is the one location where the law has long required a stadium op…