…as troops intercept truck conveying large consignment of illicit drugs on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Troops of the 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source. Lieutenant Colonel Musa Y…

…actress Iya Rainbow has addressed the long-running claim linking Pasuma to the late Baba AgbakoThe actress explained how the rumour started and why many people got the story wrongShe also showered heartfelt prayers on the Fuji star while praising his loyalty to his late mother's friendsFind it fast with our new search…

…weeks after the incident because of the situation, but I had to return because I cannot abandon my people. “Some people ran away, while some stayed because their means of survival are here. Those who left later returned after assurances from the federal, state and local governments on improved security. “I am now calli…

…the course of negotiations. “The kidnappers suddenly became more responsive. They abandoned their earlier hardline position and started making frequent contact instead of disappearing after making demands,” one source said. According to the sources, the terrorists, thereafter, proposed releasing the abducted schoolchil…

…roadside kiosks, point-of-sale stands and market stalls. Several motorcycles were seen abandoned or partially submerged, while tricycles and commuters were stranded as the floodwaters made movement impossible. A filling station located along the route was also submerged by floodwater, while residents watched from highe…

…fees could worsen Nigeria's out-of-school children crisis by forcing many students to abandon their education because their parents can no longer afford the cost. ‘Parents can't feed their families, yet you raised WAEC, NECO fees’ - Civil Society knocks Nigerian Govt

…and responded with coordinated and overwhelming firepower, compelling the terrorists to abandon their mission of looting cholera medical supplies and withdraw in confusion after suffering severe losses. "The attempted looting further lends credence to recent intelligence reports of a cholera outbreak within terrorist e…

D3adly landslide k!ll couple's four children in Calabar A devastating landslide triggered by torrential rainfall buried five people alive, including four siblings from the same family in Ikot Awatim Community in Ikot Ansa, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. The tragedy occurred on Friday n…

…issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the location had become a haven for cultists, drug users, prostitutes and other criminal elements. According to him, the Commander of the SWAT Unit, CSP Murp…

…story of how she traveled with a ghost and didn’t know. pic.twitter.com/guLxYnk4rx — YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) July 12, 2026

…roadside kiosks, point-of-sale stands and market stalls. Several motorcycles were seen abandoned or partially submerged, while tricycles and commuters were stranded as the floodwaters made movement impossible. A filling station located along the route was also surrounded by floodwater, while residents watched from high…

…as Mrs Affiong Peters, slumped and died while travelling in a commercial bus in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Saturday night. The cause of her death was not immediately known, although some passengers speculated that she may have been under stress or had an underlying medical condition. The Cross River Sta…

…of their loved ones. The National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH on Saturday, described the operation as a source of joy and relief, congratulating the rescued pupils, their parents, guardians and communities. "The Arewa Consultative Forum heartily welcomes t…

…and responded with coordinated and overwhelming firepower, compelling the terrorists to abandon their mission of looting cholera medical supplies and withdraw in confusion after suffering severe losses," Goni said. According to him, the attempted looting further lends credence to recent intelligence reports of a choler…

GistReel Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a return to South African club Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, five months after leaving the Premier Soccer League side. The 30-year-old returns to the Eastern Cape club after spending several months without competitive football following his d…

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has threatened legal action against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human…

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a physiotherapist, Miss Mary Habila, who died in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health…

A concerned resident of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Olabanji Olusesan, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Ministry of Works over the alleged non-execution of the Idanre-Owena road rehabilitation project, despite its continued classification as an ongoi…

…2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered an explosive display of attacking football, with teams abandoning conservative approaches in favor of relentless, high-octane offense. A dramatic rise in clinical finishing and tactical fluidity across the tournament has seen goal-scoring rates climb to historic heights. Countries have…

…26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The agency placed Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi among the northern states at high risk of flooding between July 11 and July 20, 2026. According to NiMet, the heightened flood risk is due to persistent rainfall currently being record…

…Moses Anteyi (45), Chief John Ogli (58), Chief Yawuhu Adaji (49), Sylvester Ajonye (80), Aba Alexander Uloko (59) and Fidelis Iduma (45). This development comes after the earlier arrest of 10 suspects linked to the case, bringing the total number of arrests so far to 17. The Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Cletu…

…operatives of the commission, were abducted in the attack. He said the corpse was later abandoned around Ejule community, and has been handed over to the family for burial, while effort is being intensified to rescue the kidnap victims. "We recovered the corpse of the officer in Ejule community on Friday after frantic…

…be in the car with Samlarry when he had that acc+dent” — Lady reveals pic.twitter.com/saBa8fPhNz — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) July 11, 2026

…Is it a line that once made calls but has since gone silent? Is it a number in a database with no recent revenue-generating activity? Or is it a real, verified, reachable and commercially active customer? This distinction matters because telecoms is no longer just about calls and SMS. Telecom identity now sits at the c…

By Allison Abanum The leadership path of Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, the lawmaker representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, can be beautifully captured by a profound adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a…