…of three times the investment. Both accused were produced before the court and remanded to five days of police custody. A 63-year-old retired officer from Panchkula lodged a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Portal on February 20. He stated that in December 2025, he came in contact with a woman on Facebook, who cla…

…LAUTECH, in a statement issued by the University’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, commended the Federal and State Governments, as well as the combined security forces, for their roles in securing the victims’ release. Balogun said the abduction, which occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, left an indelible mark on Oyo State,…

Former Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assumed a new role as the Commander of Police Mobile Force Squadron 31, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Photographs circulating online on Monday showed Hundeyin in a commanding officer uniform leading a delegation on a courtesy visit earlier this month to the…

…consumables to government-owned health facilities, had recorded significant progress under the current administration. According to him, drug availability in public health facilities was about 30 per cent when the administration assumed office in 2023, leaving most essential medicines unavailable. He, however, said sus…

…on alleged de@th of nurse in his home David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has responded to reports surrounding the alleged death of a nurse, Mary Habila, at his residence in Ebonyi State, dismissing claims that the incident was handled in secrecy.Speaking while inspecting ongoing work along the Ebonyi section of the Ca…

…video of church members in Sapele, Delta State, praying fervently against an owl that wandered into their church premises on Sunday, July 13. The church was holding its Sunday service when the owl flew into its premises. The church members caught the bird and took it to their pastor who began to pray fervently against…

…Sharp Corner junction in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. The incident left him disturbed and wondering what kind of a man would impregnate a mentally challenged woman. "MEN! If you're familiar with the Sharp Corner junction here in Mararaba, then you should know this woman," he wrote. "This morning, I saw her at the junction…

…for surgery. According to the author, he approached Soyinka and told him that he had to undergo a knee surgery that would cost him N39 million and he had about N10 million to pay the hospital. He said Soyinka promised to 'see what I can do'. He explained that Soyinka ended up sending the entire balance to the hospital…

…and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.The faction's National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced the development in a statement, describing it as another major step towards the party's participation in the 2027 pol…

…put his hands up and told Smith he didn't have any money. Smith's third victim, Alexander Burgess, had just had an opal ring repaired at a jeweller's and was walking towards Farringdon station. Smith spotted the ring and made frantic gestures to Mr Burgess, threatening to punch him while again acting like he was concea…

…society organisations and members of the public. According to him, the proposal also underwent public hearings across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.Barau said the proposed framework was designed to address concerns that state police could be abused for political or ethnic purposes. "Presi…

…said the UK Ijtima event, held at Shrubland Hall in Coddenham, was identified as the intended target of an alleged threat linked to suspected extreme right-wing terrorism. Three men, aged 55, 60 and 82, were arrested in Surrey on Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. A 48-year-old woman was also arrested in east…

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…

…Dieperink was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April after officers responded to a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy at an address in Croydon, London.According to the Metropolitan Police, a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of s3xual assault. However, following an investigation th…

…for stealing household items in Rivers community Two suspected thieves have been apprehended in Buguma, Rivers State, after they were allegedly caught stealing cooking pots and electrical wires from an unoccupied house. According to reports, the owner of the house lives in Port Harcourt, leaving the property unoccupied…

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…

…of her popular character, “Quadri”, Taooma revealed that the role was initially intended as a temporary addition rather than a permanent fixture in her comedy universe. According to her, the character was created either for an advertisement or simply to introduce another personality into her skits. She said the overwhe…

…a child accused of being a witch in a community. Lovén has rescued dozens of children branded as witches, tortured and abandoned by their families in Akwa Ibom State. The video making the rounds online shows a child in a visibly disturbing condition, appearing malnourished and neglected. According to claims accompanyin…

…when many families are struggling to make ends meet, access to education should be expanded, not restricted. Education is a fundamental right and a public good, not a source of government revenue. "Imposing multiple fees at the basic education level risks denying many children their right to education. At that stage, t…

…top five is Ayra Starr and Wizkid's collaboration, "Gimme Dat." The rankings further underline Nigeria's influence on the African music scene, with the country's artists accounting for 80% of the top five. The achievement reflects the global appeal of Nigerian music and the growing popularity of Afro-R&B across streami…

…forgery: Former Minister Uche Nnaji arraigned in court, granted N20m bail The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today arraigned former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count ch…

…following a 911 call reporting an individual experiencing severe chest pains. First responders performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the scene before rushing the veteran lawmaker to George Washington University Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.The medical emergency occurred just hours afte…

…Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, authorities said. The captain, Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, is under investigation for alleged violations of waterway transport safety regulations, state media reported. Sixteen survivors of Saturday's speedboat accident have been discharged from the hospital and are returning to India, the Indi…

…FM Lagos, Taiwo Akinsola, popularly known as Omobabaolowo 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 Stat…

…provinces and said that at least one person had been killed and several others were wounded, CNN reported. "U.S. forces are postured and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available to commercial shipping despite Iran's continued unwarranted aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations…