…as family members of terrorists have escaped from insurgent enclaves in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered or been intercepted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. A military said a 15-year-old boy, identified as Idi Musa, was intercepted at about 6:25 a.m. on August 9, 202…

…that I want to serve. "You have seen that the welfare of our people in Osun is very paramount; security is very important; these are the things that I want to bring up, and we want to banish hunger and poverty, and I want to invest seriously in agriculture, education and health. "Apart from that, our human asset is ver…

…We have the knowledge; the only thing that is left is to get the vaccines to the mouth of every child. And we need to keep the governments focused, both countries where polio is still endemic and governments of countries like Nigeria where routine immunisation is still poor and leading to variants of some of the viruse…

…Kano Pillars player, has d!ed suddenly, throwing the Katsina football community into mourning. Chinedu reportedly di£d in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Acco…

…UK also expressed concern over recent mass incursions at the Haram al Sharif / Temple Mount and called for the status quo at Jerusalem’s holy sites to be respected. “We are alarmed by recent mass incursions at the Haram al Sharif / Temple Mount. “The Status Quo on Jerusalem’s holy sites must be respected,” the statemen…

…aimed at protecting children and combating human trafficking in the state. Police mourn 10 officers killed in gun battle with bandits in Kebbi Kano NSCDC nabs suspect linked to motorcycle theft syndicate Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator in Adamawa [PHOTO] Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Jos, launch ma…

…Nigeria as a lawless country. Arresting Accord Party leaders on the eve of an election amounts to police helping and assisting the APC to rig the election. I task the IGP to issue a statement to assure Nigerians that no order has been given to arrest Accord Party leaders in Osun State. It is illegal and a threat to dem…

…Saint Janet. Celebrated for fusing traditional juju and highlife rhythms with street humour and bold lyrics, she built a loyal following through her energetic stage presence. The singer, who playfully called herself the "G O of the Saint Bottles Cathedral and Sinners' Chapel", died following a brief illness, prompting…

…has reportedly thrown Makuku Ward and the wider Sakaba Local Government Area into mourning, with residents calling for prayers and government support for the families of those who lost their loved ones. A resident of Makuku village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the area witnessed a heavy exchange…

…growing teeth. Veekee immediately became concerned and insisted on checking the baby's mouth herself after her mum claimed she had felt something sharp. After realising it was a prank, Veekee admitted that she had genuinely believed her mother and was scared for a moment. She then laughed after discovering that her mum…

…attracted public attention. He initially set a target of $6,000 but surpassed that amount, with donations eventually pushing the campaign above $13,000, according to TMZ. Phillips has previously said his penis measures less than an inch when erect, a claim that has led him to describe himself as having the world's smal…

…on the Mokwa-New Bussa Road. One of the commercial drivers, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the publication that the first car that left Mokwa to New Bussa after the protest around 6 pm was intercepted between Ibbi and Felegi. "Shortly after the protest, suspected kidnappers abducted seven travellers along the…

…has argued that the country’s football administration has failed to match the enormous talent within Nigerian football, describing NFF elections as having become “a four-yearly ritual of crisis,” and has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and other well-meaning Nigerians to halt the process. Chief Executive Officer of M…

…while Adeniran Quyum dominated his 60kg fight against Najeem Rasaq, winning by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Atanda Ayomide also secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Olanipekun Sofiu in the 55kg bout. In the female category, Ganiyat Lawal defeated Oyinkansola Odesanya by a unanimous decision of 5-0 in the 54kg class, wh…

…of these information for over a year. I did not spill it for one day. I did not open my mouth to say it once,” he said. The activist maintained that he would not knowingly use his platform to promote information he later discovered to be false. “If you come to me and say you want to confide in me with a lie, I will cas…

…for a supplementary budget, but to this moment, we have not borrowed a kobo of that amount.” He said the state’s borrowing policy was limited to projects capable of generating returns. “The reason is simple: we are working on projects and programmes that will be bankable. We insist on borrowing only for bankable projec…

…de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, August 8. It was heading towards some of the city's famous tourist landmarks when it crashed into dense forest near Vista Chinesa in the Alto da Boa Vista area of Rio. The Colombian family of six had been forced to split into two groups for the trip because the helicopter could only car…

…the salary review would have a total monthly financial implication of ₦391,847,555.24, amounting to ₦4,702,170,662.88 annually for the two universities. For Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, the statement said the monthly financial implication was ₦228,195,210.83, comprising ₦141,082,223.37 for…

…said all occupants were ferried into the bush after the buses ran into barricades mounted by the gunmen. "We found two cellphones in the grass around one of the buses; which was later handed over to the security operatives. The armed men left with all the occupants of the three buses . "First, a hummer bus was intercep…

…became overconfident on a couple of occasions and quickly realised that consuming large amounts of alcohol was still unhealthy for him. The actor said he can have a few glasses of wine but has to remain disciplined about how much he drinks. "I have to be professional about it," he said.Pitt previously credited fellow a…

…was reported in Manizales, and evacuations in the coastal city of Medellin. The famous Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary in Manizales is said to have been damaged and may be at risk of collapse. Tremours were also felt across the border in Ecuador's capital Quito. It comes less than two months after the deadly e…

…other religious groups but questioned whether campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ticket amounted to wrongdoing. “I am aware that some are embittered by this word. However, are there no Christians alike? Are there no Jews? Are there no traditionalists? Have I done anything wrong by merely campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ti…

…began on Monday, August 3, and ended on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The convention, themed "Mountain Movers," was held at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, and attracted worshippers from Nigeria and other parts of the world. The ordination of deacon and deaconesses at the Rdemption City, Ogun last Tuesday...Photo Credit:…

…with Iran, noting that he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount as opposed to ordering a new military offensive. "We are low keying it," Trump said during a brief phone call, arguing that Iran "is in very bad shape" economically. An agreement governing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was negotiated am…

…routine chartered deportation flight. Taken together, the five documented batches amounted to 137 Nigerians returned to the country between February and June 2026. The figures highlight the continued use of organised charter flights in the enforcement of migration decisions involving Nigerians in Europe. Migration righ…