…to plead. The State told the court that investigations are ongoing, including forensic analysis of the alleged m3rder weapon and a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and mechanism of injury. The magistrate postponed the matter to allow the investigating officer to complete the docket and for…

…her out online; vows to take legal action against his wife, Vivian Former professional footballer John Fashanu has tendered a public apology to his daughter, Amal, who he publicly called out in May this year. In a video he shared back then, Fashanu accused Amal of spreading false claims about his health. He alleged tha…

…helping them heal, and giving them the opportunity to rebuild. "May Allah grant eternal Jannatul Firdaus to Malam Haruna's late wife and six children, accept his prayers for them, bless his new marriage and reward Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf abundantly for standing by him during one of the darkest moments of his life." b…

…possible. Let us leave religion out of politics and consider issues, policies and personalities instead. The Christian community has fared very well in Nigeria in the last three years under this Government and far better than they did between 2015 and 2023 even though at that time we had a Muslim/Christian ticket. We m…

…Mantum Sauka. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the troops immediately began a search-and-rescue operation after receiving information about the abduction. “During the operation, the troops found Boyi Sauka and rescued him. He had…

…fans, who fervently chanted his name throughout the game. The Nigerian international conveyed his gratitude towards the supporters, emphasizing that their encouragement has been significant during challenging and successful times. “I thank them for their support. They have been there for me in both good and bad times,…

…II, has officially unveiled the names of his newborn daughter at a colourful traditional naming ceremony held at the ancient Emese Court within the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to PM News, the ceremony, held on Sunday evening, came exactly one week after the safe delivery of the royal baby girl by th…

Cameroon knocked Nigeria out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 scorelineThe Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World C…

…Revolutionary Guards, Mohsen Rezaei, has been named head of the country’s highest national security body, the Iranian presidency announced on Sunday. “In light of the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr from his position as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and his appointment to new functions, Pre…

…major blow to illegal arms proliferation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday, finalised the coupling and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The develop…

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…Primary Election Guidelines. He said he would challenge the matter in court. “This criminal substitution which violates the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution, and the ADC Primary Elections Guidelines will be tested in the courts and it will fail woefully,” he said. Lawal further said he believed voters in Adamaw…

…conflicts, uncertainty, climate and food shocks, violent extremism, terrorism, transnational crimes and the manipulation of identity and religion. Citing a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees report, Tinubu said 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide at the end of 2025. He said the scale of th…

…behaviour towards people. She said the incident left her with injuries, pain and emotional distress, and that she has already spent more than $9,000 on medical bills. The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Court in June, accuses Ne-Yo of negligence and seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Ne-Yo's representative has not…

…of marrying her husband. The bride, Aondo Kadoon Rita and her husband had their traditional wedding on Saturday, August 8, 2026. In a post she has since taken down, Tina wrote: "Hello Aondo Kadoon Rita. The man you marrying traditionally today is a married man, my husband." Tina celebrated her wedding anniversary publi…

…praying church to church for me to succeed in life with my credentials. "In 2019, I finally got a job and we got married (August 8 2021). Immediately after the marriage she took in but unfortunately the child d!ed and everything in my marriage start getting unidentified issues. What are the issues I caused in the marri…

…the warning of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi who noted that criminal networks could exploit Nigeria's borders during the upcoming election cycle. The Comptroller General vowed to intensify security operations while tackling internal complicity. Adeniyi called on Nigerians to provide credible intel…

…CCC) on Saturday, where he also dismissed several allegations surrounding the actress’ final days, including claims that she was poisoned and maltreated before her death. According to the prophet, he was informed of Osoba’s death by an unidentified person who called him around midnight. “It was a random person that cal…

…from 0nlyF@ns Jessie Cave, the actress best known for playing Lavender Brown in the final three "Harry Potter" films, has revealed that her 0nlyF@ns account has earned her more money in a year than her entire acting career. Cave, 39, made the revelation in a recent interview with The Times, saying: "I've earned more, e…

…identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was found d3ad within the hostel premises, security analyst Zagazola Makama reported. According to sources, the Chief Matron of the Law School, Mrs. Igbokwe Juliana, reported the incident at the Victoria Island Police Division at about 6:30 a.m. The report stated that at about 4:30 a…

…its Revenue Sharing programme from Friday, July 25, 2026The platform introduced the Original Content Rewards Programme, which pays creators based on qualified impressions from Premium usersExisting Revenue Sharing participants will receive three final payouts before the scheme closes on September 7, 2026PAY ATTENTION:…

…President Bola Tinubu. Adenola described the monarch's declaration as unconstitutional, arguing that the rights of political candidates to campaign across the country could not be restricted by a traditional ruler. The lawyer, in a statement dated August 9, 2026, obtained by our correspondent, said the declaration effe…

…says he plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, making him the second former professional basketball player to announce plans to do so within a day.White made the announcement during a Friday interview with Fox News. "I'm transgender," White said. "I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purposes of profes…

…the award-winning singer had quietly exited the label following her recent international successes. Reacting to the claims, Don Jazzy took to social media with a brief but emphatic response, insisting that Ayra Starr remains signed to Mavin Records. “Ayra my pikin, my celestial being, is still very much a Mavin abeg o,…