…through the Nigerian Youth Academy, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said. Olawande disclosed this on Wednesday, in Abuja while speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 International Youth Day, themed, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” He said the initiative was part of the government’s…

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have apprehended one Muhamodu Sanni linked to a suspected kidnapping syndicate around the Obudu/Woru axis of Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. Sanni was arrested while allegedly attempting to cash out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. This was conta…

…chase Wednesday's solar eclipse in a mission aimed at helping scientists gain a better understanding of the Sun and its mysterious atmosphere. The specialised WB-57 Canberra aircraft will fly at about 50,000ft above the clouds during the eclipse, roughly twice the cruising altitude of a commercial passenger aircraft.Th…

…before trying to give her location to the person on the line. However, the wife quickly ended the call and hit the alleged side chic, accusing her of trying to call the police on her. The beating went on for a while, with the wife using her hand and a cane on the other woman as she begged for mercy. See the video below…

…and stressed when she snapped. "It angered her. She picked the baby up by the chest under her arms, threw her against the wall and her head struck the door edge," Fort Worth Police Department Sergeant Fred Pendergraf told the paper at the time. The toddler complained that she was hurt but went to bed. Narez was arrest…

…Harbours Salary Grade: SSS 1 (GL. 12) The Assistant Manager Harbours position is intended for experienced maritime professionals. Applicants are expected to possess: - Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Deck) Unlimited. - Required mandatory maritime certificates. - Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate. - Age between 25…

…African nationals.Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno said the decision was intended to advance African integration and make it easier for people and goods to move freely across the continent.As reported by Vanguard, President Déby Itno made the announcement in July 2026.Under the new arrangement, Nigerians will…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and leader of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged voters across the state to support the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s election. Oyetola made the call on Wednesday in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government Area,…

…individuals, companies and government agencies to provide explanations on matters under investigation. “Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution empower the National Assembly to invite anybody or agency for explanations on issues raised against them,” he said. Backing the call for sanctions, Senator Shehu Kaka Lawan…

…a knife to cut my head. So I blocked it with one of my hands; that is when the cutlass landed here and cut my vein. So, I was bleeding throughout the night. “But the bleeding stopped this morning when I got some herbs and put them on the wound before the bleeding stopped,” he said. When asked whether the abductors were…

…practitioners, court registrars and other lawyers. The memo said the measure was intended to promote professional standards at the apex court. However, the NLS, through its Executive Director, Dr Tonye Jaja, in a statement released on Wednesday, said the Legal Practitioners Act, 1962 recognises “Barrister” and “Solicit…

…League. On Tuesday, Marseille announced the departure of another Argentine player, defender Facundo Medina, to Bayer Leverkusen after just one season with the club. Marseille had previously parted ways with some of its highest earners, such as English forward Mason Greenwood, who left for Fenerbahce, and Gabonese strik…

…to be separated into three separate shots. His Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr founded an anti-vaccine group and has long promoted a disproven link between the MMR shot and autism. But WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the science is “unequivocal: vaccines — including the MMR vaccine — are safe and do…

…Francis Fadahunsi's alleged inflammatory comment on Tinubu's statement. Fadahunsi came under criticism after a video surfaced in which he was allegedly heard directing his supporters to "kill" members of the Accord Party ahead of the election. The senator, however, denied calling for violence, saying he instructed his…

…The breakthrough occurred on Sunday, August 9, when a Nigerian woman spotted Elobuike wandering the streets of Dallas, Texas. He was carrying bags containing his personal belongings, prompting her to intervene out of concern for his well-being. Upon questioning him, she discovered he is an indigene of Enugu State. Elob…

…21, records show. Sislo apparently had a rocky relationship with his father. Police responded to another domestic incident with his dad in 2024, but no charges were filed, WSYR reported. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 10:40 AM | Share this Story

…general area in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The troops subsequently came under pressure as they intensified their search, forcing the kidnappers to abandon the victim and flee into the surrounding area. Mrs Alfred was found and rescued by the troops without further harm. Following the rescue, the victim w…

…that the EU unemployment rate fell to a record low of 5.7 per cent in February 2025, underlining the strength of the bloc’s labour market. The Netherlands’ strong performance is linked to a flexible labour market and widespread part-time employment, particularly among women. Malta has also emerged as one of the EU’s st…

…in the state. Ajidahun said touts besieged a free medical outreach in Mushin and demanded money under threat of causing chaos. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,in the past said the state government had continued to arrest and dislodge street urchins across the state, but that cash han…

…media head, Oluremi Omowaiye, said the APC Woman Leader in Ilesa was among those wounded and had been admitted to Wesley Guild Hospital. "Four of our supporters were shot. Two have died, while two others are in critical condition," Omowaiye said. The latest attack came amid reports that 12 APC members had been killed i…

…Trump was aboard, were instructed to close their window shades. After the two planes landed in the UK, Trump was apparently smuggled from the C-32A back to the legacy Air Force One jet and was seen descending on external stairs. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 8:35 AM | Share this Story

…take s3xual offences against children lightly. She said the public enforcement was intended to send a strong warning to anyone who thinks they can abuse children and escape justice. Muhammad also called on communities to stop protecting or hiding people who commit such offences. A representative of the Niger State Mini…

Four terrorist family members surrender to troops in Borno Four persons identified 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-o…

…August 11, 2026, in Ninzo South Ward, where troops deployed at Raga General Area responded to a distress report concerning the altercation. Upon arrival at the scene, the troops arrested the farmer identified as Danjuma Luka, 33. The circumstances surrounding the altercation and the d3ath of the Fulani boy are being in…

…guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to 18 counts of deprivation of rights under color of law, namely the right to bodily integrity. All of the counts involved abusive sexual contact and fifteen involved the kidnapping of the victims. As part of his plea agreement, Blackwell admitted that between Nov. 8, 2022, an…