…establish the precise sequence of events, the motive for the attack and what happened immediately before and after the children were stabbed. The deceased children's postmortem examinations are also expected to assist investigators in establishing the exact causes of death. For now, Police have not announced any final…

…to a wholesale review. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, made this known on Wednesday, August 26, during an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily. Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following controversy over the inclusion…

…to confuse people and deflect blame. He urged Neon's wife to "drop" the gospel singer immediately, warning that her own public embarrassment is imminent if she stays. The criticism follows a public fallout between David Martins and Alicia Daniella in which she accused him of domestic abuse. Neon stated that he had step…

…safekeeping and counting while awaiting other relatives. As word spread, viral social media rumours falsely claimed the hoard exceeded Rs 1 crore. However, mosque officials cleared the air on Monday, August 24, following a two-day audit. "The family entrusted us with the money. The counting was conducted strictly in fr…

…child. Can't I just have peace and quiet?" - Woman cries out A woman has taken to social media to express her frustration over the responsibilities that come with motherhood, saying she sometimes misses the period when she did not have a child. In a video, she said she misses the freedom she had when it was just her an…

…off his 2027 presidential campaign at a press conference streamed live on his social media platformsThe NDC candidate called on Nigerians to ask tough questions and demand that every candidate defend their academic records and credentialsObi also unveiled economic, security, and healthcare plans built around regional s…

Hair thieves who stormed a vendor's store and made away with wigs worth millions are apprehended in Edo (video) Two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, have been nabbed by the Edo State Security Corps. The Edo State Security Corps linked the suspects to a robbery at Aimas…

…to move beyond statements and verification visits and take concrete steps towards the immediate remobilisation of exploration activities at the site. The association cautioned the government against using the Kolmani oil exploration project as a political campaign tool ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chairman…

…in the February 2026 FCT Area Council election, in a video circulating on social media on Tuesday, warned residents who do not support the party to leave the council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council chairman said his position was informed by what he described as the developmental efforts of President Bo…

…was in Tehran on Sunday for talks with the Iranian leadership. Pakistan has been a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran since the war began. According to Al Arabiya, the Saudi-affiliated TV station, Munir spoke to Trump before the trip and suggested a new proposal for the Iranians. The White House didn't deny that Tr…

The UK government published a guide explaining what happens immediately after a person is charged with a crime in England and WalesThe official guidance outlines how police decide whether a charged individual is released on bail or kept in custody before their court hearingThe guide also covers separate rules that appl…

…the 2027 general elections. In the video, which is currently making the rounds on social media, Shekwolo can be seen boldly declaring that any resident who opposes the ruling party should pack their bags and leave the council. Addressing a gathering of constituents and loyalists, the local government boss attempted to…

Rapper Famous Dex arrested for domestic battery Rapper Famous Dex has been arrested on a domestic battery charge, according to official records. The rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, Sunday 23, and booked on the charge. Records indicate he remained in a Las Vegas jail at the time of publication.The arrest marks …

…Mrs Titilayo Olayinka as the new Accountant General of the state. The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, said in a statement in Ado Ekiti that the appointment, which took effect immediately, came barely 24 hours after Olayinka’s retirement as Accountant General/Permanent Secretary in the State Civ…

…claims as "spurious and baseless." The lawyers argued that Bella's comments on social media were expressions of genuine emotions and did not amount to defamatory statements capable of damaging Sheggz's reputation. They also alleged that the relationship between Bella and Sheggz involved a "breach of promise to marry an…

…killings and other acts of violence in the area. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Dr Bolaji Akinola, the minister also condemned what he described as escalating post-election violence in parts of the state. Oyetola described the attacks as a threat to the peace and democratic values of Osun State, st…

…to place national interest above partisan considerations. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Kola Ologbondiyan, and issued on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Mark described the occasion as a period for sober reflection, renewed faith, and rededication to the virtues of peace, tolerance, compassion, justice and servi…

…who posted it on Instagram on behalf of the management, the team urged the public and media to refrain from commenting on details of the case, which is currently before the court. “We are aware of the ongoing public discussion surrounding allegations made against our client, Poco Lee, currently before the courts in the…

…Niger State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a medial doctor in Kotangora. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on August 25, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as Aminu Yusuf confessed to have placed injections on wom…

…man with a good heart" - Influencer Papaya Ex reacts to Poco Lee's prosecution in the UK Media personality Papaya Ex has spoken out in support of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee amid his ongoing prosecution in the United Kingdom. Reacting to the situation, she described it as heartbreaking to watch her friend go through such…

…“has notoriously and unlawfully taken to the public domain, including print and social media, parading himself as the Governorship Candidate of our Party for the forthcoming January 2027 election.” The party recalled that Hunye had been suspended since April, following a written petition from his ward, Tube Ward, Ipoki…

…directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and other agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation for victims abducted in Niger StateTinubu said he is outraged by the mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens, describing the attackers as enemies of peace and humanityThe president also directed Serv…

…case filed against him by the Ilorin Heritage Preservation Foundation over a social media video that the foundation alleged mocked an Islamic prayer and could cause religious tension. The foundation accused him of publishing the video on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok and claimed it contained material capable of causing…

…and the Minister of State for Defence, Senator Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to withdraw immediately from the campaign council of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concentrate on tackling the country’s worsening insecurity. HURIWA said the continued participation of the two ministers in political campaign activities, amid in…

…of the 2027 presidential election, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians don’t need people too big to talk to them. Agada made the remark while faulting President Bola Tinubu, who is the presidential candidate of the…