…pressures faced by prosecutors and other federal employees, while colleagues continue to mourn Haden's loss. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 7:09 AM | Share this Story

…Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, an amount about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors, an analysis of state budget implementation reports has shown on Monday. The analysis showed that while a governor’s stated monthly salary…

…believes it's suffocating Iran with the naval blockade, while moving ever-increasing amounts of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. It's also another sign that US President Donald Trump is exasperated with the war and wants it to be over, at least for now. The U.S. official said that while Rubio made clear that the U.S. i…

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…

…included a motorcycle, two Baofeng radio sets, a mobile phone, two MP3 players, a camouflage vest, two jungle hats, a handbag and N44,500 in cash. Mohammed said preliminary examination of the recovered mobile phone revealed photographs and video materials considered potentially incriminating and of intelligence value.…

…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 and misrepresentation of intentions that amounts to dece…

Islamic preacher Sheikh Al-Fulani publicly called out DJ Chicken for making offensive remarks about the late actor Taiwo Hassan OgogoDJ Chicken had claimed he never earned anything from Ogogo and later blamed his comments on alcohol influenceSheikh Al-Fulani reminded the content creator of his previous arrest over thre…

…structure and its political direction ahead of 2027. A senior APC member, who spoke anonymously, said the disagreement had moved beyond normal political competition. “The disagreement is no longer limited to party politics. It is now affecting institutions that should remain completely insulated from political contests…

…routinely uphold such withholdings to protect informants and agents. See, e.g., Hammouda v. OIP, 920 F. Supp. 2d 16, 26 (D.D.C. 2013); Rugiero v. DOJ, 257 F.3d 534, 552 (6th Cir. 2001). “In particular, the FBI’s request for ex parte review underscores the additional issue that public justification itself could compromi…

…Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have warned that the rapid development of the autonomous weapons is bringing the world closer to a point where machines could independently select and attack human targets. Both organisations renewed calls for legally binding international rules governing the technology. UN Secretary-G…

…tension. It alleged that the video attracted hostile comments against Muslims and amounted to incitement of religious disturbance, contempt of religious creed and injurious falsehood. The case is before a court in Ilorin. However, the circumstances surrounding the arrest attempt, including whether the officers had a va…

…jobs and economic opportunities for Cross Riverians. “Government keeps going out for MoUs, but Cross Riverians are yet to see the dividends. “After so many MoUs, show me how many have translated to successful projects that are addressing the pitiful situation of this state. Where are the factories? Where are the jobs?…

…her. According to local media, Ndèye Bigué, who had travelled to Tivaouane for the Gamou religious celebrations, was found d3ad with multiple injuries in a bush on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The victim was st@bbed four times with a "naw-naw," a type of formidable knife. The suspect, a former fisherman, had previously p…

…authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rumour or social media evidence. "Jungle justice is m#rder. It is not justice. It is a crime, and the Nigeria Police Force will treat it as such. It is illegal. Nigeria operates under the rule of law, not mob rule. No citizen, no comm…

…issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Ibrahim Toriq Abubakar. "The Borgu Emirate mourns the painful loss of two great sons and princes of the Emirate: Alhaji Garba Alhassan (Tafidan Borgu) and Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Magajin Garin Gallah)," the statement read. "Their passing is a great loss to their families, the traditiona…

Italian parish mourns as Catholic priest commits su!cide over transfer to another parish In Italy, a 75-year-old Roman Catholic priest took his own life after it was announced that he will be transferred from the parish where he had served for nearly 25 years. On August 12, the body of 75-year-old Catholic priest Lino…

…Kayode, better known as Rahman Jago, has publicly addressed the reported arrest of the famous dancer and entertainer Poco Lee in the United Kingdom.Poco Lee, born Iweh Odinaka, is said to be held on remand in the UK following an alleged assault offence. Reports indicate he is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook C…

…a resident in the affected community in Borgu LGA urged the security agencies to mount pressure on the terrorists and use a similar method employed during the rescue of Oriire abductees to secure the release of all those in captivity. by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 7:44 AM | Share this Story

…in Bauchi. The US Africa Command said the exercises also covered small-unit tactics, camouflage and water treatment. “U.S. and Nigerian forces are conducting a series of training events at Operating Location Bauchi, Nigeria, aimed at sharing military expertise, strengthening partner capacity and building relationships,…

…ranging from $50 to $500, through PayPal pages or conventional bank accounts, with the amounts deliberately kept low enough to evade automated anti-money laundering alerts. “The following is a case study on Crowdfunding Network identified during the year: A foreign-based facilitator runs social-media campaigns claiming…

…happy with what “we are doing to consolidate sustainable peace in our region and the enormous scholarships.” The PAP boss thanked the IYC for the visit, stressing that sustaining the peace and stability of the region is a collective responsibility. Earlier, the IYC President had stated that the visit was in recognition…

…according to the complaint. Investigators said Shaun admitted covering the baby's mouth and nose "not to cause harm, but to deprive her of oxygen," describing it as an "action to train the behavior." While deputies previously said Carleena provided the family member with the video that led to Shaun's arrest, she failed…

…must be protected as well,” insisting that “these protections mustn’t be just by word of mouth, but by strengthened institutions.” He further addressed concerns around the potential for partisan misuse of police powers under the proposed reforms. The post NBA Confab: Presidential candidates clash on key campaign issues…

…guy has never done anything wrong to you in any way and you start spreading lies and rumours about him, Before you start spreading lies, just remember the day you will also be in a situation that only God will be your witness,” he wrote. He described Poco Lee as “a man with a good heart” and expressed confidence that h…

…my mother that that man she calls a husband hates her and her children. "There is no amount of convincing that would bring us back home if she continues choosing him. He should be in jail. He's a conman, a thief, an abuser and a liar. "But she insists, "he's still your father. It doesn't matter what he has done. He's s…