…who invited two people to work, but who allegedly brought 51 others into the forest with various goods. Another group of 16, allegedly invited by a “farmer,” was heading towards the restive Ose/Owo forest axis. He disclosed that the arrests also included members of armed robbery and kidnapping gangs operating in Ikare,…
…used victims' personally identifiable information (PII) to submit false UI claims to various state workforce authorities- including the MD-DOL and the California Employment Development Department. The claims contained victims' real social security numbers and names but falsified their unemployment status and prior work…
…the importance of protecting our environment and replicate that message in their various communities,” he emphasised. He disclosed that the campaign formed part of NALDA’s broader commitment to food security, youth engagement, environmental sustainability and climate action, with the authority targeting the planting of…
…the wider support network around Duke-Abiola’s campaign, describing the relationships variously as strategic African, diplomatic, Caribbean and Latin American support. However, the United Nations’ official list of candidates does not currently include Duke-Abiola among the eight formally nominated contenders for the po…
…Nigeria Police Force to ensure the prompt prosecution of the 295 persons arrested for various election-related offences during the poll. The organisation called for appropriate information on the progression of the cases, subject to legal and investigative requirements, saying transparency would enable civil society gr…
…According to the judge, digital information can sometimes remain accessible through various records, backups or other sources even after a user has deleted it. Judge Recalls Her Experience as Prosecutor Reflecting on her years as a prosecutor, Judge Kelly said she had encountered situations where digital records could…
…in January 2024 specifically to clear outstanding bonuses owed to players across various national teams, payments that had been withheld for more than 15 months.NFF under investigation after Super Falcons' failure. Photo by Adekunle Ajayi.ImagesAccording to a report by Sahara Reporters, two anti-corruption agencies are…
…a story of a grandfather who confessed to his daughter that he r@ped her daughters. Fr. Evaristus Bassey took to X to write: 'An only daughter abandoned her job to take care of her dad for more than a year. 'The infirm elderly man thought he was going to die soon and called her to ask for her forgiveness. 'Apparently m…
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Court remands man for allegedly poisoning two children to d3ath in Benue A Magistrates' Court in Makurdi on Wednesday ordered that Utim Ukerchia be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the d3ath of two children in Daudu, Guma Local Government Area of Benue StateThe police charged Ukerchia with culpab…
…journey includes serving as vice president from 1999 to 2007 and switching between various political parties. However, Atiku said: “Whether I win or lose, 2027 will be my last time contesting for the presidency.” The former vice president also alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s academic certificates are fake. Atiku m…
I have been unfairly treated and targeted - Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video) Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case …
"My dream was to play for Real Madrid" - Footballer, Bernardo Silva says during unveiling as Real Madrid player Footballer, Bernardo Silva was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Wednesday, more than a month after the club announced his signing.The 32-year-old appeared alongside club president Florentino P…
MC Mbakara reacts after man claimed he slept with the comedian's wife Popular Nigerian comedian, MC Mbakara, has reacted after a man claimed he has slept with his wife, Lolo Mbakara, for N500. The comedian posted a screenshot of the troll's comment and replied; "me too" "Line up here if you don follow knack," he captio…
…took passengers through the Suguta Valley, a stretch he regarded as one of the most varied journeys a visitor could make, Tuko.co reported."There isn't many places on the planet where you can start off in wildlife filled conservancies, onto volcanic craters for tea and coffee, to landing on the sand banks of a river fo…
Alcohol and devil pushed me commit the crime - "Family man" arrested for s0domising 12-year-old apprentice in Edo One Orji Okoro, who was arrested in Edo State for s0domising a 12-year-old male apprentice has blamed alcohol and the devil for the crime. The state commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, on Tuesday, August…
…on items we have seen from both off-cycle elections as well as our meetings here with a variety of stakeholders here in Abuja,” Cox said. Mark said independent assessments by organisations such as IRI could help identify weaknesses in the electoral system ahead of 2027 and strengthen public confidence in the process. “…
I think I knew my marriage would end before it even began - Bashir El-Rufai's ex-wife Halima opens up on life after divorce Halima Nwakaego has opened up about her life, single parenting, business ventures, finding love again, heartbreak and her attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after divorce from Bashir …
…be corrected,” Fayose said. He further alleged that more than N7.5bn was distributed to various local governments and wards shortly before the election. “Secondly, on Monday, they sent over N7.5 billion to the various local governments. Various wards. The minimum for the wards that got the minimum would be about N35 mi…
200-level Kogi varsity law student k!lled in road accident A 200-level law student of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Kogi State, Musa Amira Ojochegbe, has lost her life in a road accident. The tragic accident occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Law Students' Association (PAAU chapter) confirmed Ojoche…
…some pledges, an indoctrination into the fraternities." Law enforcement says they used a variety of tactics to track the individuals involved and how the cocaine was obtained, packaged, and sold, adding that most of the payments were made in cash or via payment apps. Abbatiello, Robinson, Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepv…
Ex-Kano LG chairman arrested for allegedly selling and administering fentanyl injections to children The Kano State Multi-Agency Committee on illicit Drugs and Related Offences has arrested a former chairman of Rogo Local Government Area for allegedly selling and administering fentanyl injections to young people. Chair…
…prices ranged from a low of 323.00 GBp to a high of 329.60 GBp. The transaction volume varied throughout the week, opening with 499,275 shares purchased on Monday at a volume-weighted average price of 325.0613 GBp. Buying continued with 83,351 shares on Tuesday at an average of 323.7478 GBp, 290,000 shares on Wednesday…
…r@ped his 15-year-old daughter. The suspects were paraded alongside others arrested for various crimes, including alleged kidnapping, vandalism, staged kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms. According to the CP, a 42-year-old man, Oji Okoro was arrested for allegedly s0domizing a 12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 20…
…this opportunity to call on all opposition stakeholders, particularly the leaders of the various parties and presidential candidates, to begin to develop the attitude of working together,” he said. Agbedi further urged opposition politicians across party lines to embrace collaboration, stressing that no individual or p…