…and 29 others after raid on criminal hideouts in Delta The Delta State Police Command has arraigned a 63-year-old proprietor of a popular brothel in Asaba, Prince Chizoba Ojokwu, along with 29 other suspects. The suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led crime prevention operation targeting criminal hideouts…

Edo Police Command launches manhunt for suspected k!dnappers of cattle dealer The Edo State Police Command has commenced an intensive rescue operation following the reported abduction of a male cattle dealer, along the Igarra-Auchi expressway. On 7th July, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., the Police received information that…

…and most visceral attackers and traducers of Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari during their respective presidencies. Under those two presidents, the Yoruba allowed their scepticism to descend into cynicism. But under Tinubu, they harbour not even a shred of scepticism. Well, the Yoruba-Tinubu kumbaya is…

…and continued care. Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, said the agency responded immediately after receiving the distress call at about 9 p.m. on June 6. According to her, LASHMA-AID swiftly secured a bed space at LASUTH, where the unconscious woman was rushed for emergency trea…

…hospitals and health facilities in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, announced the initiative during the One-Day Digital Health Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting held at the Ministry of Health Conference Hall in Gusau. Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Dr. Maradun said digitalisin…

…community policing across Zamfara State, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A. M Bello, paid an operational visit to Bela and Gada communities in Bungudu Local Government Area, where he engaged traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders on prevailing security issues. The C…

…was arrested at his residence in Enugu on Thursday, July 2, 2026, by the Enugu State Command of the DSS and was later transferred to the Lagos State Command of the agency, where he was detained as investigations continued. Chairman of the NMA Lagos State branch, Dr. Babajide Kehinde Saheed, disclosed that the associati…

…plane, but communication was lost quickly. There were five crew members on board: Mohammad Rizwan Idrees, Faisal Mehmood, Muhammad Toufique Khan, Arif Siddiqui, and Mohammad Hamid. The team had two pilots, two engineers, and one support staff member. The missing aircraft belonged to K2 Airways, a private cargo airline…

…job. Speaking in a recent interview with Bella Naija, the award-winning actress and filmmaker said she ventured into nail-making after teaching herself the craft by observing others at Yaba. "When I was in the University of Lagos, I used to make nails. I made nails for a girl one day, and she slapped me because they we…

…explosions in multiple locations along the southern Iranian coast after US Central Command announced a new wave of strikes. Warplanes were heard over Kish Island and explosions rocked the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Konarak and Chabahar, part of which lost electricity, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported. “This…

…alike. Driven by thunderous percussion, pulsating basslines, hypnotic synths, and commanding vocal chants, Zawina Ke Zami captures the raw energy that has made Gqom one of South Africa’s most influential musical exports. Both producers bring their signature touch, crafting a polished yet hard-hitting production that ke…

…the incident and motive behind the attack remain unknown. The Benue State Police Command and the university management are yet to issue an official statement. The reported k!lling has sparked grief and concern among members of the university community and residents of Makurdi, with many calling for a thorough investiga…

…against Wrexham in Helsinki on July 18. Santos is expected to join Brazilian teammate Ederson, who is also set for a medical ahead of a proposed £35 million move from Atalanta following Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup. Chelsea’s decision to sell Santos continues a busy summer of departures at Stamford Bridge. T…

…urges stakeholders, members to shun inflammatory comments Chairman of the Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Reconciliation Committee, retired Col. AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal, has appealed to aggrieved members of the party to embrace dialogue and reconciliation following disagreements arising from the party’s p…

…the Army's training infrastructure and manpower development. He commended the depot's commandant, instructors and support staff for producing what he described as competent and combat-ready soldiers capable of contributing effectively to ongoing military operations nationwide. Also speaking, Ebonyi State Governor, Fran…

Former Senator representing Imo North District, Ifeanyi Araraume, has disowned a statement circulating on social media purportedly issued by him on the Imo North Senatorial primary, describing it as false, unauthorised and the handiwork of mischief makers. In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday by his Communications team,…

…reviewed the region's worsening security situation. The communique was signed by Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum. The meeting focused on practical and sustainable measures to address insecurity after consultations with key security stakeholders across Northern Nigeria. The foru…

…k!lling of teacher who disciplined 11-year-old pupil in Kogi The Kogi State Police Command has arrested three suspects after concluding investigation into the alleged k!lling of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. The spokes…

…Zaharaddeen Kofar Soro gave the order after the Katsina State Police Command arraigned Kurfi over alleged defamation of character and injurious falsehood.According to the First Information Report (FIR), Dr. Kurfi, a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, allegedly made defamatory remarks during an interview on Tru…

…for release of his business associate Bandits have k!lled a Katsina man, Alhaji Muhammad Bala, popularly known as Baba Balan Illo, after collecting the ransom money he delivered for the release of his kidnapped friend and business associate. Security analyst, Bakatsine, confirmed the sad development on Wednesday, July…

…trusted Nigerians, insisting that only such a body could produce findings capable of commanding public confidence. “A Presidency that is at the very heart of a historic scandal such as this does not have the credibility to authorise an investigation into a matter that has brought an entire country into disrepute,” Abdu…

…after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said more than 60 small boats of the Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) were among the targets hit, in a bid to impose a high cost on Iran for strikes on shipping in violation of the ceasefire. The IRGC sa…

…added. The airline released the names of the five people on board the flight ‐ pilot Mohammad Rizwan Idrees; first officer Faisal Mehmood; load master Muhammad Toufique Khan; and engineers Arif Siddiqui and Mohammad Hamid. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:32 PM | Share this Story

…arrested for unlawful possession of four firearms in Bayelsa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a father and son for unlawful possession of four firearms. The spokesman for the command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 said the suspects, Tibi Friday, 68, and Futor…

Troops foil terrorist attacks, neutralize notorious commander in Zamfara and Katsina Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks, neutralised a notorious terrorist commander and disrupted a large-scale assault through precision airstrikes during separate…