…tour.The veteran singer pointed out that The Commodores and Earth, Wind & Fire had also mounted a major tour decades ago before adding a pointed remark about the difference between then and now. "Only difference is, between then and now, we didn't go to jail!" Richie told the audience. He appeared to soften the remark…

…Command headquarters after his release, Anyichie said the kidnappers demanded varying amounts of ransom from the victims, ranging from N2 million to N100 million. He said he became the target of the abductors' anger after telling them that his family could only raise N500,000. "I happened to be the only one who collect…

…Task Force Operation Savannah Shield, Maj Gen Yakubu Yahaya, and Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi, Ilorin, Brig Gen Nicholas Rume, to receive the troops. “It was pleasant to welcome the troops to Kwara State. I thank the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, for the swift deployment. “I am confident that this n…

The Nigerian legal profession has been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, with senior lawyers describing him as a legal titan, mentor, scholar, formidable advocate and one of the last great figures of Nigeria’s golden era of legal practice. Kasunmu, who died peacefully in…

…to receive more mail after the 2020 release of the Netflix documentary about his infamous case, entitled American Murder: The Family NextDoor. By 2022, he was sending "racy" letters to some of his penpals. "They send sexy pictures, and he responds," a source, who had spoken with Watts several times in jail, told PEOP…

…adequate safeguards to protect communities and the environment. Olayemi said making the MoU available would enable CSOs to examine its provisions and offer recommendations before JBS commenced full operations. He explained, “When oil first came, we saw it as a blessing. But due to mismanagement and other factors, it tu…

…supporting animal welfare. She also opened up about the pain she experiences and how humour from friends and family has helped her cope, adding that she does not want to be treated differently simply because she is ill. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 3:42 PM | Share this Story

…and fly along the path of the eclipse to capture detailed observations. Four cameras mounted on the aircraft's nose cone will take high-resolution images of the corona.NASA said the aircraft would provide researchers with a unique perspective from above much of the water vapour, haze and turbulence found in the lower a…

…they were sharing it. “So I would tell them, okay, this is what they said, this is the amount they said you should bring. “Even me, they said N70 million. So even when I tried to plead and ask them to reduce it a little, they threatened to beat me up because they were beating people and all that,” she stated. Stephen n…

…for European clubs including Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Montpellier and Ajax. He famously scored a penalty in Villarreal’s 2021 Europa League final victory over Manchester United, before denying opposite number David de Gea to claim the trophy 11-10 in the shootout. Having been fined 10 million euros for failing to mee…

…as family members of terrorists have escaped from insurgent enclaves in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered or been intercepted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. A military said a 15-year-old boy, identified as Idi Musa, was intercepted at about 6:25 a.m. on August 9, 202…

…that I want to serve. "You have seen that the welfare of our people in Osun is very paramount; security is very important; these are the things that I want to bring up, and we want to banish hunger and poverty, and I want to invest seriously in agriculture, education and health. "Apart from that, our human asset is ver…

…We have the knowledge; the only thing that is left is to get the vaccines to the mouth of every child. And we need to keep the governments focused, both countries where polio is still endemic and governments of countries like Nigeria where routine immunisation is still poor and leading to variants of some of the viruse…

…Kano Pillars player, has d!ed suddenly, throwing the Katsina football community into mourning. Chinedu reportedly di£d in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Acco…

…UK also expressed concern over recent mass incursions at the Haram al Sharif / Temple Mount and called for the status quo at Jerusalem’s holy sites to be respected. “We are alarmed by recent mass incursions at the Haram al Sharif / Temple Mount. “The Status Quo on Jerusalem’s holy sites must be respected,” the statemen…

…aimed at protecting children and combating human trafficking in the state. Police mourn 10 officers killed in gun battle with bandits in Kebbi Kano NSCDC nabs suspect linked to motorcycle theft syndicate Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator in Adamawa [PHOTO] Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Jos, launch ma…

…Nigeria as a lawless country. Arresting Accord Party leaders on the eve of an election amounts to police helping and assisting the APC to rig the election. I task the IGP to issue a statement to assure Nigerians that no order has been given to arrest Accord Party leaders in Osun State. It is illegal and a threat to dem…

…Saint Janet. Celebrated for fusing traditional juju and highlife rhythms with street humour and bold lyrics, she built a loyal following through her energetic stage presence. The singer, who playfully called herself the "G O of the Saint Bottles Cathedral and Sinners' Chapel", died following a brief illness, prompting…

…has reportedly thrown Makuku Ward and the wider Sakaba Local Government Area into mourning, with residents calling for prayers and government support for the families of those who lost their loved ones. A resident of Makuku village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the area witnessed a heavy exchange…

…growing teeth. Veekee immediately became concerned and insisted on checking the baby's mouth herself after her mum claimed she had felt something sharp. After realising it was a prank, Veekee admitted that she had genuinely believed her mother and was scared for a moment. She then laughed after discovering that her mum…

…attracted public attention. He initially set a target of $6,000 but surpassed that amount, with donations eventually pushing the campaign above $13,000, according to TMZ. Phillips has previously said his penis measures less than an inch when erect, a claim that has led him to describe himself as having the world's smal…

…on the Mokwa-New Bussa Road. One of the commercial drivers, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the publication that the first car that left Mokwa to New Bussa after the protest around 6 pm was intercepted between Ibbi and Felegi. "Shortly after the protest, suspected kidnappers abducted seven travellers along the…

…has argued that the country’s football administration has failed to match the enormous talent within Nigerian football, describing NFF elections as having become “a four-yearly ritual of crisis,” and has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and other well-meaning Nigerians to halt the process. Chief Executive Officer of M…

…while Adeniran Quyum dominated his 60kg fight against Najeem Rasaq, winning by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Atanda Ayomide also secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Olanipekun Sofiu in the 55kg bout. In the female category, Ganiyat Lawal defeated Oyinkansola Odesanya by a unanimous decision of 5-0 in the 54kg class, wh…

…of these information for over a year. I did not spill it for one day. I did not open my mouth to say it once,” he said. The activist maintained that he would not knowingly use his platform to promote information he later discovered to be false. “If you come to me and say you want to confide in me with a lie, I will cas…