Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered two warehouses allegedly used for repackaging counterfeit pharmaceutical products and arrested two suspected members of a syndicate involved in the interstate and cross-border distribution of fake drugs. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai T…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested members of a fraud syndicate and a suspect in a N10.5 million breach of trust case as part of major breakthroughs in its fight against crime across the state. Arewa PUNCH gathered that this was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital on…
…k!lled his brother after the family paid ransom twice. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, Udonu revealed that his brother, Israel Edwin Udonu, was kidnapped alongside his brother-in-law and another man in Obajana, Kogi State on May 24, 2026. The kidnappers freed the in-law and the other man after ransom was…
…to save his job' FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking the support of US President Donald Trump as he battles mounting pressure over his future at the helm of world football's governing body. Infantino sparked an open revolt when The Times first revealed his bombshell plans to sell a $4.2 billion (£3.1b…
…was transported to the Fulton County Jail following her arrest and remained in custody as authorities moved the case forward. Authorities have released few details about what allegedly happened inside the hotel, including the circumstances leading up to Starr's arrest. "Because this case involves a juvenile, no additio…
…at the highest levels of club and international management in Europe, have not previously worked in Africa.Current Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle had been linked to the Algeria job in recent weeks, but those reports coincided with an acceleration in contract renewal talks between Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federat…
The US said citizenship may be lost through treason, denaturalisation or other specific legal actionsApplying for foreign citizenship with intent to give up US nationality can lead to citizenship lossAmericans who renounce citizenship may need a visa to re-enter the United StatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a prefer…
…as a dual achievement, improved liquidity access on better terms while simultaneously strengthening the country’s overall financing structure. He stated, “While accessing additional liquidity on improved terms, the arrangement is freeing up resources for strategic national priorities while strengthening the country’s f…
Two humanitarian programmes are reaching their deadlines in August 2026, while a student pilot enters a new intake cycleIRCC changed how it reports application backlogs in July 2026, making it harder to track processing trendsHundreds of international graduates continue to protest post-graduation work permit refusals w…
…from the Lagos State Sports Commission received a CAF delegation in Lagos on Monday, August 3, for a pre-event inspection visitGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed the visit and said his team is working to ensure every detail is in order for the ceremonyLagos is preparing to host the 2026 CAF Awards, one of African fo…
…to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in Britain, the official immigration status that allows a person to live, work, and study in the country without any time restrictions.Also called "settlement," ILR serves as the gateway to British citizenship and entitles holders to apply for certain benefits if they meet…
Late gospel singer, Kefee's ex-husband , Teddy Don Momoh's loses current wife, Coach Lara, two weeks after welcoming their first child together Media personality Teddy Don-Momoh, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his wife, Lara Kudayisi, popularly known as Coach Lara, on Sunday, August 2. The…
…lawsuit filed by the Trump Organisation. President Donald Trump has maintained that his businesses were "debanked" for political reasons. The Trump Organisation sued Capital One last year, alleging it suffered "considerable financial harm" after the accounts were closed. In its latest filing, Capital One said the closu…
…Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has expressed intense frustration after hoodlums, popularly called "Agberos," disrupted his star-studded wedding in Lagos on Saturday, August 1. Speaking to his followers during a live session, the visibly distressed entertainer revealed that numerous gues…
Women mud wrestle before showing love at Lollapalooza Two women brought an unusual dose of romance to Lollapalooza after turning a muddy festival pit into a wrestling arena before ending their showdown with a kiss.Video recorded at Chicago's Grant Park showed the festivalgoers grappling, throwing each other into the mu…
…leader has been arrested for allegedly ordering a TikTokker's live-streamed murd£r because she and his son had broken up. Ramón Àngel Àlvarez Ayala, a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was captured by special forces in downtown Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, on Thursday, Mexican outlet Excelsior repor…
…caring. According to her, she was treated "like a princess" and was not allowed to do house chores or lift heavy objects during and after her pregnancy. She also recalled meeting several successful and kind Nigerian women in Canada, including business owners and professionals, saying they were nothing like the stereoty…
…birthday. In a video, Toke jokingly said people now need to address her differently because she is the mother of a one-year-old, adding that she will be flying her daughter to London for the birthday celebration. She also expressed gratitude to God for the journey, saying she has been blessed with a healthy daughter an…
Nigerian police rescue man from being m0bbed after he was accused of involvement in suspected one-chance r0bbery in Rivers State A man narrowly escaped being m0bbed after he was accused of being involved in a suspected one-chance r0bbery operation in Rivers State. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended by a…
…daughter, Christy, and two other daughters aged six and 12, were freed on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Security analyst and former governorship aide Reuben Buhari, who confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, said the woman had given birth while in captivity but the newborn d!ed about three…
Iran denies having peace talks with US despite Trump's claim The Islamic Republic of Iran has denied that any direct talks with Washington are planned after US President Donald Trump said negotiations would begin on Monday following his decision to call off planned military strikes. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperso…
Ekiti court jails fraudster two years for car auction fraud Justice Lekan Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, has convicted and sentenced one Bethel Onyedikachi Ukachukwu to two years imprisonment for car auction fraud. The convict was arraigned by the Ekiti Zonal Directorate of the Economic a…
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau pack on the PDA at a beach in France Singer Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau packed on the PDA while spending a day at the beach The lovebirds, who have been holidaying in the South of France, stepped out once again on Sunday, August 2. The star couple, who have…
…coastal community The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY has destroyed a hideout allegedly used by suspected militants terrorising coastal communities in Ine Ikoridung, a settlement in Cross River State. The operation followed intelligence reports that the group had relocated to the area after sustained pressure from sec…
90 Day Fiancé star Thomas threatens to call off wedding to his woman Paula because she wears perfume and deodorant Thomas and Paula's upcoming wedding faces uncertainty after the couple had a major argument over perfume and deodorant on the latest episode of "90 Day Fiancé" Season 12.Paula, 41, moved from SÀ£o Paulo,…