…been charged to court to face the full weight of the law. Babaseyi said the command remained committed to protecting critical infrastructure across the state, urging residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the police. “We have arrested suspected vandals in the act within that axis and charged them to cour…

…formation in Edo State. The restructuring is designed to decentralise the Army’s command and control structure, improve tactical response times and enable troops to respond more effectively to security threats across different regions. The move is also expected to be complemented by the planned recruitment of 28,000 ad…

…particularly through persuasion, while his conduct in the courtroom and classroom commanded respect. “As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, he wielded the law as a noble instrument of justice and social transformation through persuasion. In the courtroom and classroom, he commanded respect through his wisdom and the quiet d…

…daughter Meraiah gets engaged (video) Meraiah, daughter of veteran actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, is engaged to her man. The 26-year-old apparel product developer announced her engagement in a dreamy video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. In the video, she is seen taking a stroll on the…

…District, Francis Fadahunsi, has been invited to appear before the state police command over his viral ‘Kill Accord’ comment. Fadahunsi was seen in a video circulating on social media where he addressed a gathering that any member of the rival Accord Party seen in Ilesa before Saturday’s governorship election should be…

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have apprehended one Muhamodu Sanni linked to a suspected kidnapping syndicate around the Obudu/Woru axis of Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. Sanni was arrested while allegedly attempting to cash out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. This was conta…

…nine travellers k!lled by terrorists in Niger State community The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were suspected to have been k!lled by terrorists while travelling on the road. The spokesperson for the…

…wounds,” the statement said. However, in his interview at the Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday, which was posted on the command’s X handle, Daniel narrated how he narrowly escaped death at the hands of one of the abductors. “The incident happened after they (abductors) already had control over us. I saw a little sp…

…34-year-old will serve as City’s number-two goalkeeper behind Italian Gianluigi Donnarumma. “This is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp,” said Rulli, who returns for a second spell at City having spent the 2016/17 season at the Etihad without making a first team appearance. “When the chance to join Ma…

…election. Olarenwaju blamed Osun East senator, Francis Fadahunsi's alleged inflammatory comment on Tinubu's statement. Fadahunsi came under criticism after a video surfaced in which he was allegedly heard directing his supporters to "kill" members of the Accord Party ahead of the election. The senator, however, denied…

…animals in the wildlife, specifically pointing to Southwest thugs. Another commenter, #emmakudos, said, “Monsters in Lagos like this have been enabled by the government.” A third user, #OkonkwoDavidC1 simply stated, “Lagos State and thugs na 5&6,” #Abraham06084565, noted that the incident occurred in Bariga after a sho…

…voters could participate without intimidation. Meanwhile, the Osun State Police Command said investigations into the Ilesa attack were ongoing. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development and said further details would be provided as the investigation progressed. Nigeria not a Mu…

…Director-General of the Niger State Child Rights Agency, Barrister Ummul-kalthume Muhammad, described the development as an unprecedented step to show that the government does not take s3xual offences against children lightly. She said the public enforcement was intended to send a strong warning to anyone who thinks th…

…being held within the enclave. He said the task was assigned to him by a terrorist commander identified as Idrisa Taklace. One Itel mobile phone was recovered from him. In a separate development at about 9:55 a.m. the same day, three other suspected members of terrorist families 20-year-old Binta Idrisa, 18-year-old Am…

…eradication. In fact, I recall when I had the privilege of visiting former President Muhammadu Buhari when I was Vice President of Rotary International. He said, ‘Look, I don’t know who I’m going to hand over to. But I know one thing; I will not hand over polio to my successor.’ And then he went out and immunised his o…

…evening, August 10, said the two remaining victims, Lawrence Igbo, a seminarian, and Emmanuel Onwudi, had regained freedom. Mbah said the ransom handed to the kidnappers was fully recovered, adding that security operatives tracked the suspects with hi-tech security assets. He commended the DSS, army, police, forest gua…

…during a pre-season friendly between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. According to a statement issued by the Katsina United Media Directorate, the player was immediately attended to before being rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital for urgent medical attention. According to th…

…She was arrested after many days of search," he wrote. "Today, Benue State Police Command, Makurdi remanded her at Yaikyor prisons and the case adjourned to 29th October, 2026. "According to the victims, "she trafficked 13 of them to Ghana for pr0stitution". Who's next suspect?" by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 11:55 PM |…

…US visas Trump demands Iran pay for deaths, damage across Middle East Gaza militia commander says Hamas will reject any deal requiring disarmament Iran appoints ex-IRGC commander to top security position Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan 'Joe Biden's cancer has spread to bones, painful to watch' - Son Ham…

…exercise greater vigilance in safeguarding their children. Speaking earlier, the State Commandant of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Misbau Iya Kaura, disclosed that the children were taken from their parents in Danko-Wasagu and Zuru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State unde…

…that the problem was not necessarily the religious identity of candidates but inflammatory rhetoric and attempts to demean other citizens. Hayab, however, said Christians would not abandon dialogue and engagement with Muslims and other religious groups despite the controversy. “We will not stop the dialogue. We will ta…

…at the club and I did the same to him,” said captain Marquinhos, who was Digne’s teammate during the France international’s first stint at the Parc des Princes from 2013-2016. “He’s had a long journey back, but I’m so happy he’s back. I’m really happy he’s here. He’s a good guy and a good friend.” AFP

Juju musician Saint Janet, Yoruba actress Temitope Osoba, filmmaker Dimbo Atiya and relationship coach Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh all died within days of each otherTemitope Osoba, 40, had publicly shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaime…

…of human life. Also speaking, the Sultan of Sokoto and co-Chairman of NIREC, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, called for greater implementation of agreements reached at conferences, saying Nigeria does not lack solutions to its problems. “We don’t lack solutions to our problems. What we lack is implementation.–how to imple…

…d3ath of two female colleagues in tragic accident Adamawa-based doctor, Uthman Muhammad Azola, has announced the d8ath of his female colleagues, Dr Chidubem and Dr. Favour. According to, Chidubem and Favour d!ed in a tragic accident. "What a terrible news this night, I lost two of my colleagues in a tragic accident Dr.…