…and chairperson of the State Drug Control Committee (SDCC), Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has called for a multi-sectoral alliance to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the escalating threat requires innovative policies and coordinated action. Speaking in Gusau during the 2026 commemoration of the Internat…

…already returned home, while hundreds more are expected in the coming weeks. Nigeria, Malawi and Kenya have also assisted some of their citizens to leave South Africa. Overall, around 25,000 undocumented migrants have reportedly left or been repatriated since protesters issued a June 30 deadline.Why are Ghana and South…

…sentence imposed on an Islamic cleric Abdulrahman Bello for the m8rder of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a student of the Kwara State College of Education, dismissing his appeal and affirming the judgment of the lower court. In the judgment delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Gabriel Omoniyi Kolawole, the appellate…

DJ Chicken arrested over video on Seyi Tinubu - Lawyer Controversial disc jockey and TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has reportedly been arrested in Ikeja, Lagos, over a viral video containing remarks against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His lawyer, Rotimi Step…

…cemetery The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the unlawful possession of a human skull. The arrest was made following credible intelligence received by the Command regarding the activities of a suspect in possession of an item suspected to be a human skull. Acting swiftly on the inf…

May Edochie drags Yinka Theisen, her former lawyer and others to court over alleged defamation May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has filed a lawsuit at the Lagos State High Court against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, and Yinka Omolola Theisen, the ex-girlfriend of Linc Edochie. Th…

…forcing more insurgents and their relatives to abandon the enclaves.accordance with the law. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 8:12 PM | Share this Story

…and other violent crimes across the state. "He warns criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law. "He also urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police to support ongoing efforts to rid Bayelsa State of criminality." by Linda…

…kidnappers to k!ll my abducted brothers - Zamfara Governor Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, saying he chose not to negotiate with criminals rather than encourage the growing menace of kidnapping for ran…

…said community cooperation is key to stamping out crime, and that enforcing immigration laws at the household level will help close gaps exploited by criminal elements. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 4:34 PM | Share this Story

…We saw this with Stale Solbakken (the current Norway boss). 'As cardiologists we are not lawmakers, but our clear recommendation, also in light of European and American studies, is that competing in elite sports with an ICD is highly unusual. 'We know he (Eriksen) will collapse again at some point. But we simply cannot…

…World Cup and the concurrent elimination of Egypt from the tournament. According to law enforcement, the jubilation quickly spiraled into a confrontational situation as the Argentina supporters clashed with a group of Egyptian fans who were also present in the area. ​Authorities intervened to disperse the crowds, citin…

…to the police despite threats from the k!dnappers that the child would be k!lled if law enforcement authorities were contacted. Edafe said the ransom demand was later reduced and the family eventually paid N500,000 before the child was released unharmed. An intelligence-led investigation by the police led to the arrest…

Fulani militants are largest perpetrators of Christian gen0cide in Nigeria - US lawmaker claims A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that Fulani militants remain the largest perpetrators of violence against Christians in the country.The comments come against the backdrop of recurring attacks on rural comm…

…characterized the outcome as detrimental to the country and urged congressional lawmakers to pursue legislative restrictions. However, that path faces steep hurdles, given consistent public support for birthright citizenship and the court's written opinion suggesting that any structural change would require a full cons…

…bordering on resisting arrest, obstructing police officers from carrying out their lawful duties, and allegedly threatening and filming officers during the operation. Check post below…

…the 1999 Constitution. The suit sought declarations that the deceased was subjected to unlawful treatment inconsistent with his fundamental rights and requested compensation for the alleged violations under Section 46 of the Constitution. In her judgment, Justice Ojukwu ruled that the assault and fatal injuries sustain…

…based on the false claim that CONUA members are ineligible. Such actions are divisive, unlawful, and unacceptable. “For the avoidance of doubt, CONUA had already reached an understanding in principle with the Yayale Committee on the implementation of approved CATA adjustments pending the formal signing of ouragreement.…

…Travel Authorization (eTA). This selective exemption applies to United States citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents holding a valid green card, and French citizens who reside in and fly directly from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Diplomatic passport holders and commercial transit flight crews meeting specific operation…

…Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, both of whom argued in favour of decentralised policing. However, when the moderator invited Ukeje to respond to concerns about possible political abuse, she shifted the conversation beyond politics, focusing instead on whet…

…they failed to prove allegations that the publisher obtained information through unlawful means.Griffiths said the court proceedings led to her private messages with Harry becoming public, resulting in widespread online attention and abuse. A spokesperson for Prince Harry has reportedly been approached for comment on t…

…describing VPNs as tools for privacy and security rather than a means to bypass the law. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 12:37 PM | Share this Story

…the attackers and ensure that they were arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. The association also called on the Plateau State Government and the Federal Government to move beyond routine condemnations by adopting concrete measures to protect vulnerable communities across Riyom Local Government Area and o…

…or extorting members of the public, stressing that they were deployed to protect law-abiding citizens and not to intimidate them. He urged them to demonstrate professionalism, discipline and accountability while carrying out their duties. Musa described the procurement of the security assets as a major boost to the sta…

…long, because that's the way it goes,' Trump continued. His warning came as hardline lawmakers in Tehran openly called for missiles to be fired at his location at the summit. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:06 AM | Share this Story