…trial date and for the defendant to be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The statement noted that the defence counsel, Chikelu Anya, made an oral application for bail but was reminded by the court that it is a court of record. The commission stated, ” Justice Ezeugwu thereafter adjourned the…

…exposed to harsh weather conditions while trying to keep the children alive and emotionally stable. “You can only imagine it. It was not easy. We were in the forest, in the open, most of the time, under the sun and under the rain, with the children. But we kept going because there was no way out. “We knew it was only G…

…as part of the police command's ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the enforcement exercise, with a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wires, 120 lithium batteries and a suspected stolen vehic…

Nigerian and Zimbabwean nationals arrested in India for allegedly duping 63-year-old retired govt officer Police have arrested Nigerian and Zimbabwean nationals for allegedly duping a retired Central Government officer of Rs 13.10 lakh in India. Acting on the directions of Police Commissioner Pankaj Nain, the cyber cri…

…and students expressed joy over the safe rescue of the victims from the Old Oyo National Park,” noting that “the institution shared in the grief occasioned by the incident, particularly as the spouses of two members of its staff were among those abducted. “Having shared in the grief occasioned by the abduction, as the…

…Hospital and said her parents, who are currently in Ebonyi State, would address journalists and also pursue legal action against those circulating what he called false allegations. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 3:50 PM | Share this Story

Wike-backed PDP uploads names of presidential and national assembly candidates to INEC portal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 20…

…President Barau Jibrin has said the proposed state police framework includes constitutional safeguards that would allow the president to intervene if governors misuse the outfit.Speaking during Hannu Da Yawa, a live Hausa programme on Radio Nigeria Kaduna, Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on Constitution Review,…

…decisively against any credible threat regardless of the intended target. The UK's national terrorism threat level remains at "severe", meaning an attack is considered highly likely, and authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant.Thousands of people attended the religious gathering over the weekend before org…

INEC denies Atiku's claim of ADC factional leader Gombe accessing portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names…

…a statement announcing his death, the KNVB described Dieperink as a respected international referee and a valued member of the officiating community."We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of referee Rob Dieperink. With Rob, the refereeing community loses a highly valued referee with international experience…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed allegations by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that it granted the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity…

…which was shared on X on Monday, the content creator explained that while she occasionally experiences creative blocks, she often finds fresh ideas by drawing from experiences within African homes. According to her, many of the memorable moments portrayed in her skits are inspired by the actions and mannerisms of paren…

…increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, registration fees. The fee for each examination was increased to N50,000. WAEC candidates currently pay ₦27,000, while NECO candidates pay ₦30,000. The increment dr…

…from music. Speaking on the subject, the singer referenced football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he described as a good friend, noting that despite everything the Portuguese legend has achieved, he still faced criticism during the World Cup. Davido said he doesn't want to stay in the game for too long and risk overshad…

…exchange with her mother A Nigerian lady has sparked conversations online after an emotional video captured a heated altercation between her and her mother. In the viral clip, the visibly upset young woman insisted that she is not a failure, saying she already takes care of herself without depending on her mother for f…

…life solely from stories they've heard online or from other people, stressing that personal experiences differ and should not be generalized. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 1:30 PM | Share this Story

…help us in the discharge of this religious duty. Amen.” The Sultanate Council traditionally coordinates the official moon-sighting process in Nigeria, with the Sultan of Sokoto making the final announcement on the commencement of new Islamic months after receiving verified reports from across the country.

…certificate purportedly issued by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate allegedly submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023. The ICPC also alleged that Nnaji unlawfully received about N29.5 million in salaries and allowances while serving as mi…

…the incident to newsmen, the command's spokesperson, SP Henry Okoye, said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Owerri North Divisional Headquarters has visited the scene, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend the suspect and rescue the two children. Okoye urged anyone with credible information to report to the…

…without her approval or consent. Aniebiet added that financial, intellectual and emotional empowerment gives a woman the audacity to dictate when she wants s3x and how her body is treated. "As a woman, any s3x you are not enjoying is s3x slavery. When you are emotionally, intellectually and financially empowered, you w…

…will remain pending until standard toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized over the coming weeks. Emergency personnel dispatched to Graham's Capitol Hill residence Emergency personnel were dispatched to Graham's Capitol Hill residence at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday following a 911 call reporting an…

…rapidly. All 15 victims were on a company trip organized by India's Lava International, a smartphone and consumer electronics manufacturer, for its employees, distributors and retail partners, the company said.Ashish Kumar, a 48-year-old distributor for the company from the Indian city of Guntur who took part in the tr…

…Woli ni Ilasamaja, has commended the Ogun State Police Command for rescuing 18 National Youth Service Corps members who were stranded at night after their vehicle broke down in a notorious area of the state. In a letter of appreciation addressed to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, and made available…

…to hospital following the fire, four of them with serious injuries. The Andalusian regional government said in a statement that the woman, who had pre-existing medical conditions, had been admitted to the emergency room in the early hours of Friday morning with burns covering 20% of her body. Regional emergency chief A…