…criminal activities and security concerns for prompt response by the Ogun State Police Command. “The safety of students and residents must never be treated as a secondary issue. We believe that through coordinated efforts among the institution’s management, security agencies, the Ilaro community, student leaders and th…

…having male children due to high rate of gender-based violence A Nigerian lady, Chidimma Dove Leonard, has been facing backlash on Facebook after she suggested that women should stop having male children due to the high rate of gender-based violence against women and girls. "This is an uncomfortable topic, I know. But…

…Rasaki Ayomide, Ekpmamuku Oghenekewvwe, Abraham Eriata, Favour Onowighose, Karaki Emmanuel Ejioghene, Simeon Sabastine, Valetine Chikeze, Omoyibo Destiny Prince and Akenuwa Clinton Osamudiamen. According to the anti-graft agency, the offence contravenes the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. The charg…

…Africa. He said, “The recent resurgence of coordinated anti-foreigner campaigns and inflammatory rhetoric by groups such as Operation Dudula and similar organisations created widespread fear amongst Nigerian residents, with many reportedly abandoning homes, businesses and investments while seeking emergency evacuation…

…nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor's N18m car in Adamawa The Adamawa State Police command has arrested a 26-year-old cleaner identified as Mihammed Dan-Azumi, for allegedly stealing a 2016 Toyota Corolla Sport valued at approximately N18m, belonging to a medical doctor. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, the…

Saheed Oyelakin Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, says she is “depressed” but remains determined to continue fighting after a South African court postponed judgment in her deportation case until August 19. The Cape Town Regional Court on Monday reserved judgment on whether Adetshina should be detained p…

…who served as Assistant Director of Operations and Intelligence at the Lagos DSS Command when Abacha died in June 1998, said the late military ruler suffered the fatal episode at about 4:05 a.m. at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to Amachree, the woman who was with Abacha at the time panicked after discoveri…

…man said "Thank you, thank you so much young man" after the young fan followed his command. The video sparked a debate. Some defended the older man's actions, saying it is disrespectful to the country to sit during the national anthem, while others said he took things too far. "It looks like no one standing around had…

…they do not enter British or French territorial waters. Last month, Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Channel during a six-hour operation, marking the first mission of its kind by UK armed forces.In June, a retired British couple sailing a 40-foot yacht near the Isle of Wight bec…

…as police arrest two men for r@ping minors, aged 7 and 8 in Yobe Yobe State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly r@ping minors, aged 7 and 8. The spokesperson for the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on July 19, 2026 said police operatives also arrested a suspected kidnappin…

…the initiative as a strategic investment in nurturing the next generation of African filmmakers and storytellers. Speaking at the festival’s unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, the National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, said the initiative would provide a platform for children to discover and develop their creative…

…projectile. The ship was left adrift, though the crew was reported safe. U.S. Central Command stated that its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran focused on "degrading" the nation's capacity to target commercial shipping in critical maritime corridors. Within Iran, explosions were reported in Tabriz, Chabah…

…members insisted the ticket should have been zoned to the South after President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. The dispute led to the G5 governors’ rebellion, deepened divisions within the opposition party and was widely seen as a factor in the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election.

Officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have exhumed the body of a 26-year-old man, Nsikak Joshua and arrested four suspects over alleged murder in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday. According to John,…

…and socialite who rose to public prominence through her relationship with singer Emmanuel Mayanja, widely known as AK47. The couple shared twins, and she carried the title "Nalongo" in recognition of her role as a mother of twins. AK47 died in March 2015 after reportedly collapsing at Dejavu Bar in Kansanga, leaving be…

…Offences Commission and obtained by our correspondent, was written by Ohanele Udokanmma, solicitor to Johnson Ugochukwu of Havilah Global Travels Limited, who accused the lawmaker of failing to settle outstanding payments despite repeated demands. According to the petition, Akpanke engaged the travel agency on January…

…also appealed to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, and other relevant authorities to intervene urgently to avert a prolonged disruption of healthcare services. Adenuga maintained that the strike would continue until concrete steps were taken to address the doctors’ demands. “We…

Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina's bid to halt deportation postponed to August as she returns to court The case involving former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has been postponed to the 19th of August in the Cape Town Regional Court. She appeared in the court…

…have questioned his mandate and called for a snap election. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of several European leaders whom Burnham also spoke to on the phone, sent congratulations, urging him to “give new momentum to the partnership” with the European Union. AFP The post New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with…

…absenteeism, truancy and poor work ethics. Njodi said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya will not tolerate indiscipline in the civil service. He gave the warning on Monday during a visit to the liaison office, where he interacted with members of staff and inspected facilities at the premises. The visit coi…

…Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has shared the funny story behind former teammate Jamie Vardy's long-running belief that a healing cream used on injured players came from a Nigerian witch doctor.Speaking in an video posted on his official Instagram account, Ndidi explained that the so-called "juju cream" was…

…Dr Suleiman Gidado, Louis O. Ndukwe, Amaechi Ugwele and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola. Shuni Muhammad Dahiru is the new executive secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, replacing Professor Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu, who was reassigned to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) in…

…Mauritania. The project was initiated under the shared vision of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and continues to receive the support of President Bola Tinubu. Significant preparatory work has already been completed, including Front-End Engineering Design studies, route reconnaissance…

The Borno State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of ₦39.2 million from a bank customer’s account in Maiduguri. The command also said it recovered ₦10.08 million from the suspects during the investigation. In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum…

…of the College of Nursing, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, and 25-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim Muhammad Likoro, an employee of Olam Flour Mills, were said to have been carried away by floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. The Head of NEMA Operations Office, Kaduna, Hajiya Halima Suleiman, disclo…