…The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gberigbe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. They allegedly specialise in defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira while promising to help them secure a visa for Canada and other countries. The syndicate allegedly lu…
African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled part of his 2027 presidential manifesto, proposing the deployment of artificial intelligence to manage Nigeria’s public finances and drone technology to strengthen national defence. In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, …
…warning that any protest before the official release of the appointment results undermines due process and creates unnecessary tension within the institution. The union stressed that leadership appointments in the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital are governed by the Constitution and other extant laws regulating feder…
…the exercise and present the letters for his signature. The president further commended the efforts of the health sector team, particularly the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, for advancing his administration’s healthcare agenda. “I see Salako and the other members of the team are really working hard to…
…president Xi had told him when they met in Beijing in May that he would not arm Iran under any circumstances, adding: “considering our relationship, I take him at his word.” Trump added that Putin had made a similar promise despite the war in Ukraine. “He understands that I do not sell Weapons to Ukraine, but to NATO C…
…them an inspiration to footballers across the continent. Houij’s fastest-goal record under threat Tunisia’s Mariem Houij currently holds the record for the fastest goal in WAFCON history after scoring against Togo just 17 seconds into their match at the 2022 edition. CAF described the goal as a “lightning-fast sprint f…
…will represent the country at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as competition gets underway in Scotland. Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria's first medal of the Games...Photo Credit: X / Making of Champs The Nigerian contingent will compete across several sporting events, with athletes aiming to deliver strong performance…
Chess in Slums Africa founder Tunde Onakoya joined forces with Jobs59 and AltSchool Africa to launch a N250m scholarship fund for corps membersEach successful applicant will receive N160,000 covering application and tuition fees, plus access to career support and internship opportunitiesSelected beneficiaries who do no…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (ret…
Europe fines Google $1 Billion for 'Harming' Rivals in first Penalty under sweeping online law The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services, marking the first time the company has been penalized under the bloc's landmark Digital Ma…
…launched a discreet investigation, leading to the arrest of Gbemisola Ariyo, Babatunde Eniola, Adams Tobiloba and Fasusi Bunmi, who were alleged to have participated in the assault. The command condemned the growing trend of individuals taking the law into their own hands by assaulting, humiliating or publicly parading…
…some states continue to impose strict restrictions on midwifery, saying she does not understand the reasoning behind limiting women's healthcare choices. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 4:52 PM | Share this Story
…this year. Speaking during a recent interview, the mother of four said she has been undergoing treatment and is responding well. She expressed gratitude to God and said the diagnosis has given her a new perspective on life. "I'm very grateful for life. You don't know the time nor the hour, and it has helped me put a lo…
US President Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid heightened security on Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called “lunatics,” Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from deli…
…processing may not appeal to every photographer. OnePlus 15 The OnePlus 15 was recommended as the best flagship value for budget-conscious buyers. Its triple 50MP camera system offers flexibility for portraits, landscapes and zoom photography, making it a solid choice for users looking to improve their mobile photograp…
…Chinedu Obika, has revealed that contractors handling constituency projects under the scheme are being owed on jobs dating back to 2024. He said this had made contractors increasingly reluctant to take on new projects tied to the National Assembly. The lawmaker, who represents the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the…
…it. This time, that decision came back to bite them, as the pair found themselves suspended mid-air with no immediate way out.Officials called the police to helpRonke Odusanya panicked after getting stuck in an elevator at Michigan State University. Photo credit@ronkeodusanya>According to Biodun Stephen, staff at the f…
…million bail after the initial N10 million bail. This came six weeks after she was remanded in Kirikiri prison. The Lagos State Special Offences Court granted Blessing CEO bail in the N69.15 million property fraud trial on Thursday, and ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, to enforce her travel restrictions p…
…and subjugation. One day we shall live in a country we can proudly call home. “Now you understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is in prison. He is Igbo.” Why Igbos deny their identity – Catholic priest fumes over policeman’s threat in viral video
…Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, has condemned the killing of Mexican journalist Josué Martínez Contreras. Martínez Contreras, founder and director of the digital news outlet Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, was shot dead in front of his son near his home in San Martín Texmeluc…
…River State Forestry Law 2010, leading to the production of a document titled Recommended Reviews for the Cross River Forestry Law 2010. According to Henshaw, the recommendations were developed through months of consultations involving conservation groups, legal experts, academics, community representatives and other s…
…me of the suitor that came to ask for her hand in marriage recently but I refused and ended the call, at least let her reach 20 years. "Everyone keeps saying she is very chubby, she have grown pass her age and she's too matured in their eyes. "They're seeing it as if I am holding her hostage or I want her to keep servi…
…'It was Orpah from the Bible,' Winfrey told the actress, explaining that her name ended up changing when she was a child.After Palmer questioned what made her switch to Oprah, the TV star said, 'It's not what made me. I was a kid. Nobody knew how to spell it.' 'So, it turned out on my birth certificate, it's Orpah,' sh…
…Kick is named in the lawsuit on allegations of negligence. Broner has not publicly responded to the allegations. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 1:42 PM | Share this Story
…although doctors are still trying to determine what caused the brain bleed.She has undergone several medical tests, including MRI and CT scans, with another scan expected to provide more information about her condition. According to Kenny, Hannah is still experiencing partial blindness, weakness and tremors. She also r…