…concluding its consultations and assessments. Our correspondent gathered that Guma, Ukum, Kwande, Otukpo and Agatu local government areas had been earmarked for military units, while Makurdi, the state capital, is expected to host the new division. The Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed that the implement…

…National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General [Name], represented by Chief Chienwedu Chukwu, reaffirmed the scheme’s commitment to initiatives designed to equip young Nigerians with relevant skills and prepare them for meaningful contributions to national development. The Head of Programme, GIZ Centres for Migration…

'The Office' UK star Lucy Davis reveals stage four cancer has spread to her bones The Office U.K. actress Lucy Davis has revealed that her stage four breast cancer has spread to her bones and is now incurable. The 53-year-old actress, who was diagnosed about a year and a half ago, shared the update on Instagram while r…

…in London, Bristol and Cardiff, 7:11pm in the Midlands and 7:10pm in Manchester. The UK lies outside the path of totality, meaning the Sun will not be completely obscured. Instead, viewers will see a bright crescent-shaped portion of the Sun as daylight fades.The eclipse will be the first solar eclipse visible from the…

FG orders Immigration Service to deploy special team to UK for passport issuance The Federal Government has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately deploy a dedicated team to the United Kingdom to ease the processing and issuance of passports to N…

…they met on Facebook only for her to disappear after he sent her money for the meal. Chukwudi Sunday Ajuro said he thought the woman was a "wife material" when he met her on Facebook. He explained that she needed N2,000 to eat because she was hungry and he sent it. She later told him that she needed N3,000 to buy her u…

Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has cried out after being harassed by suspected thugs while driving in his car in Lagos. In a post shared on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, the skit maker uploaded a video and captioned it, “Nigerian zoo keepers…

…in Turkey aboard a new Qatari-gifted 747-8 jet before announcing he would return via the UK on an older Air Force One model 'for old times' sake.' He was seen boarding the legacy Air Force One jet in Ankara before he covertly entered a food container that had been fitted to the belly of the plane, The New York Times re…

…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 investigated. The suspect is currently in military custody and is expected to be handed over to Keystone for further necessary action. Securit…

…Published on August 11, 2026 By Racheal Ayodele Nigerian musician, Davido, has rebuked his logistic manager, Israel DMW, for resisting his directive. A trending video on social media, captured Davido rebuking Israel during a live stream in London. Davido who was seen in a tour bus arguing about seating arrangements, to…

…being exposed to repeated violence, displacement and disruption to their education. The UK condemned escalating violence across the West Bank, saying 13 Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in July alone. “Children are among those most affected by conflict. “They are being exposed to repeated violence, displacemen…

…the statement in the presence of political leaders who did not immediately reject or rebuke him but were instead seen cheering him. ‘Nigeria’s pretence over allegations of persecution and discrimination against Christians had finally come to an end.” According to him, “There is always a day when you will no longer pret…

Elochukwu Prosper shared his 2026 WAEC results on Facebook after the examination body released results, sparking a wave of responsesThe student scored well in Marketing and other subjects but struggled in English Language, Mathematics, and IgboHe asked a simple question alongside the screenshot that divided opinion amo…

…two civilians following a fierce gun battle with suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state. The command also confirmed that at least 17 suspected bandits were neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were reportedly burnt. The i…

…37-year-old Malam Adamu Umar, at about 6:45 a.m. on August 10, 2026 on the outskirts of Kukawa village in Kanam LGA. A military source told Zagazola Makama that Umar, an indigene of Furiyam in Kanam, was abducted from Duguri village in Bauchi State on August 6. The victim reportedly escaped from his abductors and had b…

…boarding the older-model plane in Ankara, which was bound for a US military base in the UK. However, officials familiar with the reported ruse told The NY Times Trump covertly entered a food cart that had been fitted to the belly of the plane amid threats from Iranian officials. He was then transported to a smaller Air…

…on the National Sports Commission, led by Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade, to publicly clarify its position on the controversy. “The National Sports Commission must come out and state their position,” he said. “Their silence shows that they are behind it, and we are going to take them on it.” W…

By Nkiruka Nnorom South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, ins…

…Alayande defeated Khadijat Hassan by a split decision of 4-1 in the 47kg contest. Sukurat Taiwo also beat Omotayo Salaudeen by the same scoreline in the 50kg class. Other bouts saw Adewale Idris knock out Najeem Roqib in the second round of the 40kg contest, while Abdul-Salam Fatiu defeated Michael Omotayo by a unanimo…

…was borrowing to finance its 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Mukhtar Monrovia, said the state’s budget would be financed through statutory allocations, internally generated revenue and grants. He also explained that the loan drawdown contained in the budget related to facilities obtained by previ…

Asylum seeker who pretended to be 14 and r@ped girl, 13, twice after 'arriving in UK in back of a lorry' is sentenced An asylum seeker who masqueraded as a teenager on social media before grooming and r@ping a 13-year-old girl has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison. Abdul Khan, believed to be 28, arrived…

…a fellow student after the pair fell out over an alleged £3,000 debt and a fake Rolex, a UK court has heard. Khaleed Oladipo, a third-year cyber security student at De Montfort University, Leicester, was walking home from his girlfriend's flat on February 3 when he was allegedly attacked by 18-year-old Harper Dennis. T…

…North Korea has already sent troops and supplied missiles to Russia during the Ukraine war.China–North Korea allianceRooted in the Korean War, the 1961 treaty binds both nations to assist each other if attacked. China contributes nuclear weapons, advanced aircraft and submarines, while North Korea adds its nuclear arse…

…posh town Harrogate residents are reportedly buying the largest adult toys in the UK, according to Lovehoney's 2026 S3x Map, with the North Yorkshire spa town recording an average purchase size of 7.35 inches.Harrogate, known for its gardens and historic Turkish Baths, has risen to the top of Lovehoney's annual ranking…

…his welcoming remarks, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Titus Uba Ketkukah, said the commissioning reflected the commitment of both the state and federal governments to infrastructure development. He assured that the ministry would continue to ensure that road projects were properly executed, deliver…