The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued more than 3,000 victims of sexual and gender-based violence in 2026. The Head, Press and Public Relations of NAPTIP, Mr Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Joint Security News Briefing organised by the …
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki is $1.2bn in debt from his real estate investments "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has revealed that he is carrying about $1.2 billion in debt, despite building his fortune by teaching people how to achieve financial success. The 79-year-old financial author reportedl…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday launched the Nigeria Police Force Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group Network to improve the reporting of financial fraud and strengthen communication among police personnel. Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Photo: NPF The initiatives were…
GistReel A Nigerian lady identified as Onyekere Ugochi has sparked reactions online after sharing an emotional message to her future husband about the kind of marriage she hopes to build. In her post, Ugochi appealed to her future partner not to become cruel whenever he is angry or threaten her with divorce during seri…
Overall best graduating student who couldn't secure job di£s in accident after years of hardship A young man who graduated with the best result his university has ever seen has di£d in an accident after being unable to secure a job. The young man's story was narrated by writer Obinna Udenwe. According to him, the young…
…of allegations against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Jimoh Moshood. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcvhXqhByOs/?igsi=cm9tb3gyaHlvNDhp VeryDarkMan: DeeOne attacks IGP Disu over alleged refusal to arrest activist
Former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed shock over Arsenal’s decision to sell Gabriel Martinelli during the summer transfer window. He suggested that the club could have extended the Brazilian’s contract. The Gunners have parted ways with Leandro Trossard this summer while acquiring Christos Tzolis.…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the situation report made available in Abuja o…
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, UK. Surrey Police said Erunkulu of Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after his Audi crossed into a roadside layby…
Serial 'b^tt sniffer' arrested again after trying to smell people's b^ms in shops A serial bum sniffer has been arrested again after he tried to sniff women's backsides again, police said. Registered s£x offender Calese Crowder, 39, was arrested twice in the space of a month last year for harassing women in California,…
A little girl dressed in a native Yoruba outfit went viral on TikTok after strutting, dancing and posing with confidence in a home photo studioThe video was filmed with visible lighting stands, giving it a stylish runway feel that captivated thousands of viewersThe on-screen caption 'Iyalode kimonnnn' summed up the chi…
The Nigerian military broke its silence on the reported withdrawal of about 200 US troops stationed in NigeriaDefence Headquarters spokesperson Major General Samaila Uba addressed journalists at an NCTC security briefing on TuesdayUba said key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including intelligence sharing and mil…
A Nigerian man has announced he secured a room-and-parlour flat with full POP ceiling in a particular area in LagosHe paid N1.4 million for a three-year tenancy, sharing a receipt and photos of the apartment as proof of the successful paymentHis post drew over 522,000 views as Nigerians reacted strongly to the unusuall…
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bello Abubakar of Ganwo Village, Yauri Local Government Area, in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman…
No Muslim group planning to establish Hisbah in Plateau - JNI The Plateau State chapter of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has denied reports that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activitie…
Nonverbal 5 year old found dead in South Carolina waterway after wandering away from vacation home A nonverbal five-year-old girl has been found dead after wandering away from her family's vacation rental home in South Carolina. Saylor Hayes, who was visiting from Virginia with her family, reportedly wandered away from…
Producer of hit movie 'Obsession' sues for lost profits after $500m windfall at box office for the movie made with just $750k An executive producer of the 2025 horror hit "Obsession" is suing the film's production company and two producers, claiming she was pushed out of her rightful share of the profits despite playin…
Actress Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend says they meditate after arguments Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis, says the couple has developed a calm and mindful way of dealing with relationship disagreements, by turning to meditation after difficult conversations.The author and hypnotherapist opened up about their re…
Armed Forces of Nigeria records significant successes across theatres of operations against Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Oil Theft and others The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported successes across all active theaters of operations nationwide by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) between August 20 to 27, 2026. …
Actress Atinuke Kareem d!es after months of battling cancer Nigerian actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, better known as Atinuke Kareem, is de@d after battling breast cancer. The President of the Ogun State chapter of Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Owolabi Ajasa, announced…
Nigerian Uber driver jailed for k!lling another motorist in the UK after falling asleep while driving A taxi driver who killed a man on the A23 in Surrey after driving for prolonged periods has been jailed for six years.Kolawole Erunkulu fell asleep at the wheel shortly before 6.30am on Sunday, 17 August, causing his A…
A Nigerian student identified as Felix_the_SUG became the subject of online mockery after a photo of him holding his project paperwork surfaced on XThe viral image was posted by another user, Vector_olal, with a caption that drew ridicule rather than celebration towards FelixFelix fired back at his critics, revealing t…
Michael Ogbuefi, a Marine & Offshore Environmental Specialist, has announced his departure from NNPC Limited after 13 months working thereOgbuefi said his time at Nigeria's national oil company gave him a unique perspective on the energy sector that extended beyond professional experienceHis LinkedIn post drew attentio…
North, biggest beneficiary of my economic reforms’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress APC have restated that the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration was a difficult but necessary decision that redirected national resources into productive sectors, even as the…
Dad k!lled by lightning strike while trying to help stranded boaters off Florida coast A selfless Utah dad was k!lled after being struck by lightning while helping stranded boaters off the coast of Florida, his family said. Steve Matheson, 47, was jet skiing with his pal off the coast of Fort de Soto just before 6:35 p…