Kannywood filmmaker Aminu Saira marries second wife (photos) Prominent Kannywood filmmaker and director Malam Aminu Saira has taken a second wife. Saira tied the knot with his second wife on Friday, August 31, 2026 in a colourful ceremony in Azare, Bauchi State. The wedding Fatiha attracted colleagues, fans and industr…

…into matters completely outside its jurisdiction. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Emmanuel Agim ruled that the nomination of candidates and the conduct of party congresses are internal affairs of political parties which cannot be challenged by rival political parties in an election petition. Describing the procee…

…Shoot-at-Sight, Asari Dokubo and the amnesty saga By Chancel Bomadi Sunday Wing Commander Peter Yerindideke Biakpara is a retired Air Force officer, former SA on Niger Delta Affairs to President Olusegun Obasanjo and an elder statesman in the Niger Delta. He hails from Tamigbe community in Burutu local government area…

…through film. TENANTS of the House, a political thriller produced by author and filmmaker, Dr Wale Okediran and directed by Kunle Afolayan, was screened at the third African Indigenous Language Film Festival (AILFF’26) in Parakou, Benin Republic from July […] The post Tenants of the House brings Nigerian political dram…

…into ongoing attacks in Benue South and has also demanded that the state's security command be relocated to Otukpo.The council claimed that more than 15 people were killed within a few days in Efeyi-Ugboju and Ipom-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, and in Agadagba and Ochobo in Ohimini Local Governmen…

…the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies across different theatres of operation. As Commander-in-Chief, he receives operational briefings, intelligence assessments, and battlefield reports unavailable to the general public. The bishops, like other Nigerians, rely largely on media reports and public information. That…

…the high chiefs in the ancient city. President Tinubu remarked: “Oloye Alabi was a consummate journalist and public relations expert who had a distinguished public service career. He had the rare privilege of serving four former governors of Oyo State with distinction as Press Secretary. “Besides being a veteran journa…

…by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, said, “Nathaniel delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, dominating the men’s 400 metres hurdles final to cross the finish line in 48.47 seconds and claim the Commonwealth crown. “His victory represents a remarkable progression from his sixth-place f…

…cocaine and pistol ask for a photo with him The spokesperson of the Delta state police command, SP Bright Edafe, was stunned after suspected drug dealers asked to take a photograph with him shortly after they were arrested and interrogated by him. The two suspects, identified as Omini Ezeri, 46, and Chinedum Wagbara, 4…

…investigation as jeweller accuses its officers of harassment The Lagos State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into a viral video of a jeweller accusing some policemen in the Festac area of the state of harassing him. The command disclosed this in an X post on Saturday. The video, which circulated o…

…degree in architecture from the University of Ilorin in 2019. On his LinkedIn page, Emmanuel Bamidele shared what he learned before starting his master's program at UI in 2025.

…boosting the state's economy.Other governors on the inspection tour included Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State and Umar Namadi of Jigawa State.

…terrorist collaborators, the surrender of the family members of a senior ISWAP commander, and the recovery of terrorist logistics items. In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the military said one of the operations conducted on July 27, troops of 5 Brigade arrested six ISWAP collaborators in Damasak, Borno Sta…

…are in a legally recognised marriage rather than another form of partnership.4. Unconsummated proxy marriagesA proxy marriage occurs when one or both spouses are absent from the wedding ceremony and are represented by another person.US immigration authorities generally do not recognise proxy marriages unless the couple…

…rather than simply time spent in the country.According to the European Commission's summary of the reform, the government wants naturalisation to be tied to proven linguistic, cultural, economic, and social engagement with German society.Chancellor Merz on integrationChancellor Friedrich Merz explained the thinking beh…

…grip on the medal table at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, opening a commanding lead as just over half of the participating teams have secured medals with the competition entering its closing stages. The latest medal standings released on Saturday as obtained by PUNCH Online on the Glasgow 2026 website…

…who first brought Tosin's plight to light. Subsequently, the Lagos State Police Command arrested Tosin's 62-year-old father-in-law, Omolola David. On Friday, July 31, David was arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court on a two-count charge bordering on threat to life and assault against his daughter-in-law. Whil…

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have thwarted an attempt by a truck driver to divert and sell 670 bags of guinea corn valued at about N33 million. The suspects, identified as Monday, 46, and his assistant, Kareem, 40, were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit in the Irepo area of Oyo Town,…

…result,” the COO noted. Also speaking, the Manager of Afrinvest’s Enugu Office, Emmanuel Eleojo, explained that the investment firm’s support for Rangers International and its collaboration with the NPFL were anchored on the philosophy that football can only flourish when backed by sound financial management. “For us a…

In this Weekend Tribune profile, ADERONKE ADESANYA speaks with Nigerian actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur Pamela Chinelo Okoye about her journey from discovering her passion for acting to building a career in Nollywood. The post Beyond the applause: Pamela Okoye’s rise from aspiring actress to filmmaker appeared firs…

Woman strangles co-wife's 3-year-old daughter to d3ath in Kwara The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a woman, Sadiat Yunusa, for strangling her co-wife's three-year-old daughter to d3ath in Kaiama, Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this while briefin…

…by an evil spirit. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST, the Abia State Police Command said it had commenced an investigation into the matter. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident occurred on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. “We received a report that a…

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Friday suspended the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions in the state Ministry of Justice, Abubakar Jungudo, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of misconduct levelled against him. The suspension followed the governor’s approval of the constitution of a…

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 16 suspects for various alleged crimes ranging from conspiracy, kidnapping, aiding and abetting kidnapping, and attempted murder. Among the suspects are three minors identified as Ali Umaru, 16; Alhaji Mosu, 17; and Abacha Babagana, 14, who were arrested for un…

…to me.” The Ukrainian international thanked his family, friends, Chelsea, his teammates, supporters and legal team for standing by him throughout the ordeal. “My focus now is on returning to football, working hard every day, and making a positive contribution on the pitch,” he said. Mudryk has not featured in a competi…