…they do not enter British or French territorial waters. Last month, Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Channel during a six-hour operation, marking the first mission of its kind by UK armed forces.In June, a retired British couple sailing a 40-foot yacht near the Isle of Wight bec…

…as police arrest two men for r@ping minors, aged 7 and 8 in Yobe Yobe State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly r@ping minors, aged 7 and 8. The spokesperson for the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on July 19, 2026 said police operatives also arrested a suspected kidnappin…

…the initiative as a strategic investment in nurturing the next generation of African filmmakers and storytellers. Speaking at the festival’s unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, the National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, said the initiative would provide a platform for children to discover and develop their creative…

…projectile. The ship was left adrift, though the crew was reported safe. U.S. Central Command stated that its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran focused on "degrading" the nation's capacity to target commercial shipping in critical maritime corridors. Within Iran, explosions were reported in Tabriz, Chabah…

…members insisted the ticket should have been zoned to the South after President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. The dispute led to the G5 governors’ rebellion, deepened divisions within the opposition party and was widely seen as a factor in the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election.

Officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have exhumed the body of a 26-year-old man, Nsikak Joshua and arrested four suspects over alleged murder in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday. According to John,…

…and socialite who rose to public prominence through her relationship with singer Emmanuel Mayanja, widely known as AK47. The couple shared twins, and she carried the title "Nalongo" in recognition of her role as a mother of twins. AK47 died in March 2015 after reportedly collapsing at Dejavu Bar in Kansanga, leaving be…

…Offences Commission and obtained by our correspondent, was written by Ohanele Udokanmma, solicitor to Johnson Ugochukwu of Havilah Global Travels Limited, who accused the lawmaker of failing to settle outstanding payments despite repeated demands. According to the petition, Akpanke engaged the travel agency on January…

…also appealed to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, and other relevant authorities to intervene urgently to avert a prolonged disruption of healthcare services. Adenuga maintained that the strike would continue until concrete steps were taken to address the doctors’ demands. “We…

Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina's bid to halt deportation postponed to August as she returns to court The case involving former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has been postponed to the 19th of August in the Cape Town Regional Court. She appeared in the court…

…have questioned his mandate and called for a snap election. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of several European leaders whom Burnham also spoke to on the phone, sent congratulations, urging him to “give new momentum to the partnership” with the European Union. AFP The post New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with…

…absenteeism, truancy and poor work ethics. Njodi said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya will not tolerate indiscipline in the civil service. He gave the warning on Monday during a visit to the liaison office, where he interacted with members of staff and inspected facilities at the premises. The visit coi…

…Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has shared the funny story behind former teammate Jamie Vardy's long-running belief that a healing cream used on injured players came from a Nigerian witch doctor.Speaking in an video posted on his official Instagram account, Ndidi explained that the so-called "juju cream" was…

…Dr Suleiman Gidado, Louis O. Ndukwe, Amaechi Ugwele and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola. Shuni Muhammad Dahiru is the new executive secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, replacing Professor Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu, who was reassigned to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) in…

…Mauritania. The project was initiated under the shared vision of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and continues to receive the support of President Bola Tinubu. Significant preparatory work has already been completed, including Front-End Engineering Design studies, route reconnaissance…

The Borno State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of ₦39.2 million from a bank customer’s account in Maiduguri. The command also said it recovered ₦10.08 million from the suspects during the investigation. In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum…

…of the College of Nursing, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, and 25-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim Muhammad Likoro, an employee of Olam Flour Mills, were said to have been carried away by floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. The Head of NEMA Operations Office, Kaduna, Hajiya Halima Suleiman, disclo…

The Anambra State Police Command has intensified surveillance patrols across strategic locations in the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and reassure residents of their safety of lives and property. This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday.…

…four suspects who specialize in carting away Bolt and Uber vehicles The FCT Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects who specialize in robbing commercial drivers, particularly Bolt and Uber drivers of their vehicles. Confirming the arrest to newsmen, SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command, said on 7th July…

…Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to confer the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger national honour on Nigeria’s top military leadership, citing recent security successes in Oyo and Borno states as evidence of improved operational effectiveness. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogba…

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that the number of bodies recovered from the boat mishap at Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local Government Area has risen to six, while 34 persons remain missing. The Command said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday when a boat conveying 40 farmers…

Chidimma Adetshina has finally responded to social media calls asking her to leave South Africa for NigeriaLegit.ng reported that the former beauty queen has continued her legal fight against a deportation orderHer response to her critics has also sparked reactions from many South African netizens, who shared diverse v…

…anticipation and attendance on a truly global scale. He, alongside the force that is Emma Thomas, continues to set the standard for ambitious, event filmmaking."The Odyssey is that rare kind of movie that brings audiences together across every market in a shared cultural moment." Produced on a reported budget of $250 m…

…or been unhappy with us,'" Wallace said.Wallace said he agreed with Gibson before the filmmaker issued what he described as a spiritual warning. "Then he said, 'You know, Satan's going to come after you.'" Wallace said he initially joked about the remark but later reflected on its significance, leading to what he descr…

…has drawn widespread reports of war crimes, with the US also sanctioning paramilitary commanders for committing genocide in Darfur. – Sanctions – The State Department last month announced a second round of sanctions on the army-aligned government, after last year’s determination that “the Government of Sudan used chemi…