The Nigerian Center in partnership with Guinness Baltimore, has announced plans to organise an event which will display the richness and diversity of Nigerian culture in the United States. A statement on the website of the centre on Thursday said the inaugural Nigerian-American Festival is a three-day cultural celebrat…

…The arrested suspects identified as David Okon, Joseph Gibson, Essien Solomon, and Imoh Asuquo, confessed to their respective roles during interrogation and subsequently led investigators to the burial site in the forest, where the victim's remains were exhumed and deposited at the morgue for autopsy. The Command also…

…life was evident in the achievements and character of her children. “If there is no testimony that we can share, we can always see that Yeye Olufunke Daniel is a good and typical example that Mama lived a very good life,” he said. Adeola added that every tribute contained in the funeral programme pointed to one conclus…

…a breach of peace. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Njue, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences in February at Advance Microfinance Bank, No. 41 Egbeda-Idimu Road, Lagos. Njue alleged that the defendant forged and issued a letter of non-indebtedness…

…on the order of Justice Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo state, following an application by NDLEA in suit number FHC/OW/CS/22/2026 filed before the court on 3rd July 2026. Babafemi said this followed the discovery of a methamphetamine producing clandestine laboratory where 18.4 kilogram…

…divorce years later, reportedly demanding child support, taking two houses and seeking alimony. In his words, he said: “He cheated multiple times, but the last time was about 15 years ago. She brought it up, divorced him, took child support, took his two houses in the U.S. and still wanted alimony.” The man claimed his…

…declarations of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, who purports to know but is clearly not conversant with the UN Charter, resolutions and practices. Jimoh declared magisterially: “The United Nations does not interfere in the internal affairs of its member states. It is…

…virtual meeting of its National Executive Council. According to the NBA, the council unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional governance, institutional independence and the integrity of the association’s democratic processes. “During the meeting, the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (E…

…for bedwetting. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Jimoh said the suspect, a resident of Unaun, Upenme in Owo Local Government Area, was arrested after the incident was reported to the police on Thursday. According to the PPRO, the vict…

…during his appearance before the investigative committee on July 1, 2026, witness testimonies and documentary evidence established a pattern of extortion. “Testimonies from the Secretary, Clerk and Legal Researcher of the Court, along with other supporting evidence, confirmed a pattern of demanding and collecting money…

…outflows from over 136 ( One hundred and Thirty six) bank accounts linked to Aisha Achimogu which ran into billions of naira and millions of dollars. The investigation carried out showed that the huge funds that passed through the companies operated by her were not disclosed as revenue of the companies in their financi…

…for merchants and couriers," Khosrowshahi said.Delivery Hero's management has unanimously by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 4:43 PM | Share this Story

…poverty reduction. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opposition party said while it was not opposed to infrastructure development, government spending should focus on projects capable of creating employment, stimulating local businesses and improving residents’ living stan…

…A lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (FUAMB), Adamawa State, Dr. Simon Stephen Mshelia, has d!ed after collapsing on the road. It was gathered that Mshelia reportedly collapsed along Kachia Road in Kaduna State after visiting his construction site on Monday, July 13, 2026. According to reports, the…

…Bello (APC, Niger North). Presenting the report, the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South), urged the Senate to approve Fasina’s nomination for appointment as a Non-Career Ambassador/High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He said, “That the Senate do receive and consider th…

…heading into the final. With Argentina’s routines now public, Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon may not need to start from scratch, and Fernandez in particular could be forced to rethink placing his penalties down the middle. A shootout would not be unfamiliar territory for Argentina, who beat France on penalties to win the…

…and Benue (40.83 percent). But Katsina (19.15 percent), Rivers (23.81 percent) and Imo (24.60 percent) recorded the slowest rise in food inflation on a Year-on-Year basis. “On a Month-on-Month basis, however, June 2026 food inflation was highest in Katsina (16.82 percent), Kebbi (9.79 percent) and Niger (8.96 percent),…

…technology to improve the credibility of elections through innovations such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal. Identity verification has also remained a key component of ongoing electoral reforms aimed at strengthening public confidence in the electoral process. In his remarks…

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September. This was as a source familiar with the discussions told our correspondent that a chance meeti…

Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has explained why Spain defeated France 2-0 in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final encounter. According to Ibrahimovic, Spain wanted the win more than France, adding that they took command of the game for the entire duration of the match. Speaking on Fox Sports, the former Barcelon…

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has climbed into joint third place on FIFA's all-time list of goalkeepers with the most clean sheets at the FIFA World Cup following Spain's run to the 2026 final. According to FIFA's updated rankings after the semi-finals on Wednesday, Simón has kept eight clean sheets in 11 World Cup appea…

…in an unprotected environment, adding that the reported death of one Dolapo Babatunde Tanimola, whom he described as a key intermediary in the matter, reinforced his fears. The Federal Government, through the police, filed the charges on November 27, 2025. According to the charge sheet, Adeyemi and the two other defend…

…and to position Benue for greater opportunities. The highlight of the event was the unanimous endorsement of President Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, along with a resounding vote of confidence in Akume’s leadership. The motion was moved by a former Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Dan Ali…

…issued a statement confirming the completion of the payment: "Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll. Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdict."Meanw…

…in Ondo town. Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ondo Police Command, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, said the police recovered her body from where it was dumped after receiving a distress call from residents of the area. Abayomi said preliminary observations revealed that several parts of the body had been mutilated, prompting…