…Okakpu's arrest provided the lead to identifying Onuigbo as the kingpin behind the syndicate and his eventual arrest while attempting to send another consignment of cocaine to the UK. He mentioned that a 31-year-old entrepreneur, Emmanuella Chukwu-Edo, also involved in illicit drug trafficking, was on Tuesday, 21st Jul…

…plans for a possible return to major combat operations against Iran.The reports did not indicate whether any direct communication with Iranian officials was under way or whether the pause was tied to a specific diplomatic framework.Stockpile concerns drive decisionThe detail about dwindling air defence munitions is sig…

…a lengthy and unfiltered message on Snapchat in which she laid bare her frustration, indicating she has reached a breaking point.Azizat Oshoala's emotional online rant leaves fans asking questions. >In the post, Oshoala described feeling let down by someone who expected the world from her without offering the same in r…

…before deciding on a structure, Ondo, Kaduna, Anambra, Zamfara, and Abia have all indicated they intend to build on what already exists rather than start from scratch.Why states want to keep existing structuresOfficials across the five states argued that their security outfits already have the personnel, community know…

…in rural communities, and during election-related assignments. Available reports indicate that more than 20 corps members lost their lives in various incidents over the period. In May 2026, for instance, suspected terrorists killed four people, including a corps member, along the Jikamshi–Funtua road in Katsina State a…

…they gave birth. Okah-Donli linked the practice to those involved in fake pregnancy syndicates and baby trafficking in Nigeria, adding that women involved in the practice are injected with steroids that make them appear heavily pregnant. “They are injected with steroids. So when they inject them with these steroids, it…

…the Federation and Minister of Justice has never been arraigned on criminal charges or indicted by any legally constituted administrative panel since leaving office in 2010. He noted that Aondoakaa had previously contested the PDP governorship primary in 2015 and the APC governorship primary in 2022 without any legal c…

…continue their push for a strong position in the MLS standings.The club has yet to indicate when Messi is expected to return to action, but supporters will hope the additional rest allows him to regain full fitness for the remainder of the season, TSN.Messi will not be available for Inter Miami and is also likely to sk…

…maternal ancestry that could have allowed him to represent Brazil. Santini’s research indicates that one of the 39-year-old’s maternal great-grandparents was born in Ribeirão Preto, located in the interior of São Paulo, at the turn of the 20th century. The family later emigrated to Argentina around 1905, establishing t…

…version of events contained in the publication but did not elaborate on the footage or indicate whether he intended to make it public. He urged Nigerians to disregard the claims, insisting that it was wrong to make allegations against a deceased person who could no longer defend himself. “Just ignore his lies. It’s bad…

…invitation traditionally extended to NBA champions after the Golden State Warriors indicated they would not attend. James defended Warriors star Stephen Curry, calling Trump a “bum” on social media. Trump later questioned James’ intelligence and has continued to criticize the NBA star over the years, particularly after…

…week 26 to 14 in week 27 before increasing to 25 in Week 28. The report said that this indicated continued transmission across affected states. It also said that the week 28 cases were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Kogi and Cross River, while week 27 cases were recorded in Ondo, Edo, Benue, Bauchi and Kogi. The report…

…The university, however, rejects the allegations. Documents obtained by Sunday PUNCH indicate that about 30 academic and non-academic employees either had their appointments terminated or resigned from the university during the period under review. Several of the affected workers alleged that they were forced out throu…

…office. He added that consultations with some individuals associated with the document indicated that it was only a draft and not an approved agreement. On reports that Nnewi Ichi was considering withdrawing from Nzuko Ora Nnewi, Osumuo said he did not believe such a move reflected the position of the quarter, describi…

…has not changed him. Victory has not made him arrogant. Litigation has not made him vindictive. That is why Ekiti people trust him,” the statement added. The APC thanked the judiciary for upholding justice and protecting democracy, and congratulated President Bola Tinubu and the National Working Committee for their sup…

…naira while promising to help them secure a visa for Canada and other countries. The syndicate allegedly lured victims from Liberia to Nigeria with promises of securing visas, work permits and residency documents for Canada and the UK, collecting huge sums of money for travel arrangements that never materialised, the N…

…contributing to recurring floods in the state. According to him, global research data indicate that the destruction of about 14,000 hectares of rainforest last year released approximately eight million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. “The Cross River forest, which is globally recognised as a refuge for en…

…fuel. “I don’t want to accuse the soldiers of conniving with the terrorists, but all indications point towards such connivance,” he further stated. ‘We called soldiers when bandits attacked, they said no fuel’ – Plateau community leader

…has pointed out the red card issued to South Africa’s Themba Zwane as a potential indicator of betting activity, and the 3.5-minute delay by VAR in disallowing Ferran Torres’ goal against Saudi Arabia is also being examined. The most alarming issue has been the remarkable $4.8 million wagered on Spain failing to secure…

…speed when it struck a road bump, causing the driver to lose control. “Initial findings indicate that the vehicle was travelling at speed when it struck a road bump. “The impact caused the driver to lose control, which led to a tyre burst and an immediate fire outbreak,” the statement read. Afolabi said LASEMA official…

…how far each state has advanced relative to the national average. Positive scores indicate faster-than-average progress while negative scores reflect slower rates of improvement. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, on Thursday, the state government said the ranking underscored t…

…State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a notorious k!dnapping syndicate, rescued the victim and recovered the gang's operational vehicle. The operation followed a report by one Mr. Ikechukwu, who informed the Police that his wife, Mrs. Ikechukwu, aged 35 was abducted by armed men on Saturday, 11th…

…his gambling and personal expenses. Dale Sanders, 56, was found guilty of a 25-count indictment charging him with wire fraud, access device fraud, and obstruction of a federal investigation after a five-day jury trial last week, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Sanders, of Ke…

…Minab school and IRGC compound. Photo KENARE/AFP via Getty ImagesImagesExpert analysis indicates that US forces likely struck the school unintentionally. The building stood next to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compound, which satellite imagery confirms was hit several times.US military investigationThe U…

…must rest,” he said. Abdulwahab said the scorecard would integrate key health security indicators into a single assessment tool to help governors monitor progress, identify gaps, and strengthen accountability. “A core driver for our gathering today is the urgent need to establish a single, standardised health security…