…the area led to the recovery of five magazines containing 40 rounds of live ammunition abandoned by the fleeing suspects. “The bandits were overpowered by the superior firepower of the joint security teams and fled into the nearby forest with gunshot wounds,” the police spokesman said. He added, “A thorough search of t…

…Urges Nigerians not to sell votes in 2027 By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, has accused some politicians of benefiting from insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal…

…measures, including suspension or dismissal.According to Eke, the digital database will be integrated with agencies including the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps, allowing birth records to be verified for passport applications, driver's l…

…trial can begin.If approved in time, the rule could make its debut during Saturday's Carabao Cup preliminary-round match between Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale.The proposal follows growing criticism of goalkeepers using injury stoppages to slow games and allow tactical discussions. In November, Leeds United manager Danie…

Influencer Andrew Tate says he's 'forced to drink poisoned water' in Miami jail Andrew Tate has claimed the conditions of his detention are "cruel and unusual", alleging the water available in his jail cell is making him ill.The social media influencer made the claims in a series of posts over the weekend, alleging tha…

…Edafe, said that following a series of reported thefts of mobile phones from shops in Asaba and its environs, operatives of the command, acting on credible intelligence and technical intelligence analysis, on 25 July 2026, arrested four suspects at their hideout along St. Brigid's Road, Asaba. The suspects are Johna Om…

…recovery and urged Nigerians to support the consolidation of ongoing reforms instead of abandoning them for what he described as “another political experiment.” According to him, key reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate adjustments and fiscal restructuring, were introduced to reposition the eco…

…that the Super Falcons intensified preparations in Casablanca before relocating to Rabat ahead of their Group C opener against Malawi on July 28. The online attacks followed allegations by Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo that cash was stolen from players' rooms at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, where the team…

…Uba Local Government Area of the state. According to the report, the terrorists fled, abandoning three bicycles and two coolers. It also disclosed that troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion and hunters arrested a suspected kidnapper at Gaya in the Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa. The suspect reportedly…

…In his sermon, the Lord Bishop of Ogbomoso Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev Dr Titus Babatunde Olayinka, described Prof Oluponna as a product of sound Christian and intellectual upbringing. “You scaled through 50, 60, 70. The grace is enormous. Amazing grace has led you thus far. Your life is a remarkable example th…

…“Tackling Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse in Lagos”. The report highlighted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive to intensify refuse evacuation across the state and drew attention to the persistent heaps of waste The post Lagos and the danger of normalising waste appeared first on Tribune Online.

…agency should be verifiable through a central, transparent and publicly accessible database. Secondly, oversight institutions must become proactive rather than reactive. Good governance identifies and addresses anomalies before they become national embarrassments. Finally, citizens also have responsibilities. We must d…

The University of Ibadan (UI) has inaugurated the Dr T. Abayomi Oshin Heritage Museum, a first-of-its-kind repository dedicated to preserving the history of physiotherapy in Nigeria and Africa. The institution described the facility as a lasting tribute to one of the continent’s foremost healthcare pioneers. Commission…

…disrespect would instantly make anyone his enemy. Hair entrepreneur Neche said she would abandon any strategy that failed to favour her, while actor Yusuf admitted he could be selfish but insisted his personality was “unbeatable.” Musician Goddessa promised to “bring sexiness and shake the table,” declaring that the ho…

…discipline, patience and hard work. Addressing the congregation, Oyedepo urged youths to abandon the pursuit of quick riches through betting. “Young people, naija bet is not the way to financial fortune. Stop wasting your destiny, stop wasting your destiny, Stop wasting your destiny. I have never been once deceived. St…

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged graduating students of Babcock University to embrace faith, resilience and innovation as they step into a rapidly changing world, stressing that lasting success comes from courage, perseverance and a willingness to break new ground. Delivering the 2026 Undergraduate Convoca…

…not issued a response to the Yoruba Ronu statement at the time of filing this report.Babachir Lawal Predicts Winner of 2027 Presidential ElectionIn another development, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said the joint ticket pairing Obi and Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidenti…

…Command has arrested 81 suspects during a Police raid on identified black spots across Asaba metropolis as part of efforts to tackle crime and dismantle criminal networks in the state. The suspects, comprising 50 males and 31 females, were arrested for offences including the possession and sale of suspected illicit dru…

…government without PastefIn the lead-up to Saturday's launch, a wave of Pastef officials abandoned the party to align with Faye, among them several regional leaders and members of its youth wing. A number of figures from the opposition Alliance for The Republic also joined Faye's movement.From breaking news to viral mo…

…encountered.According to Fowler, the leak originated from three publicly accessible databases connected to the New York-based film festival, which was co-founded by De Niro. The exposed records reportedly contained phone numbers and private email addresses belonging to a number of well-known figures in the entertainmen…

…of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United Kingdom. According to Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, Onuigbo was arrested on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, following the interception of his cocaine consignment at the export shed of the Lagos airport the previous day, Wednesday 22nd July by NDLEA operat…

…life. She wrote: 'If you know Ugonna Kingsley Ug****** in ******* Line at ***** Plaza, Alaba International Market, please tell him to buy provisions for his son. I am begging the general public to help me beg my "best husband in the world" to come and see his own flesh and blood. 'If you want to go, I can give you his…

…251,309Osun: 238,240Borno: 201,724Jigawa: 194,494Delta: 171,859Edo: 150,829Taraba: 138,897INEC planning to deregister ADC, Timi Frank allegesEarlier in a separate story, former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has alleged that there is a coordinated plan involving the Pr…

…in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Alabama, United States, during the institution’s 2026 Honors Day, an annual event celebrating exceptional academic achievement. Originally from Ejigbo, Osun State, Salman […] The post ‘Talent exists everywhere’: How I secured PhD oppor…

…the Public Sector,” presented by a Nigeria Data Protection Commission official, Barr. Babatunde Bamigboye.