Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appears in South African court to fight deportation (video) Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as she continued her legal fight against deportation after her arrest for allegedly being in S…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Amos Paul, for allegedly burning the private part of his 10-year-old daughter with a hot pressing iron as punishment for bedwetting. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Jimoh said the sus…
…following recent political violence in the state.” Meanwhile, the Osun State Police Command, through its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incidents, saying two suspects had been arrested in connection with one of the attacks, while arms and ammunition were recovered at another scene.…
…of Police to immediately transfer the investigation from the Ebonyi State Command to Force Headquarters, with the involvement of independent forensic experts. Atiku also asked that a full, independent, and internationally credible autopsy be conducted without further delay, with the findings made public. He finally cal…
…largest humanitarian crises.Britain has previously imposed sanctions on senior RSF commanders, who have also been sanctioned by the European Union. The RSF has repeatedly been accused of acting as a proxy force for the United Arab Emirates, allegations the UAE has consistently denied despite evidence cited in several i…
…assignment. Mutfwang made the call while receiving the outgoing General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, and his successor, Major General Williams Dangana, at the Government House, Jos. The governor said the security challenges confronti…
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious and allegedly under the influence of hard drugs in Awka, the state capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, said the victim w…
…imprisonment for the m#rder of his friend at a birthday party in Abuja The FCT Police Command has secured the conviction of Ekang Philip Bassey, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the FCT High Court 25, presided over by Hon. Justice M. S. Idris, for the death of Emeka Nnonifu, which occurred on 6th January,…
…EU said Android phone users should be able to use their preferred AI chatbot via voice commands, similar to the “Hey Google” command. – Privacy question – The EU said sharing search data would “rebalance the playing field” but Google pushed back, saying the measures “introduce unprecedented risks to user privacy, devic…
…and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the state. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 16, 2026 said the move is aimed at protecting public morality and promoting Islamic values. The directive applies across Kano's 44 loc…
…autopsy on the body of nurse found de@d in Umahi's house The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy on the body of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. In a statement rele…
…coordinated drone, air and naval strikes carried out by the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday morning, after another seven-hour military operation overnight. Earlier, Trump had threatened to impose restrictions on Iranian ports while allowing vessels from other countries to continue operations subjec…
…for his work on Ukraine and commitment to NATO. Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, has helped lead efforts to establish a peacekeeping force aimed at deterring Russia in the event of a peace deal. On Monday, Britain joined the European Union’s 90-billion-euro ($103 billion) support loan for Ukraine.…
…cannabis on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, who disclosed this in a statement…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 13 kidnap victims during separate operations in the Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out by troops of Sector 2, also disrupted planned terrorist activities, forcing the suspects to flee a…
…of the Year believes every team is capable of causing an upset and has urged her teammates to approach every game with maximum respect. “I don’t share the belief that any group is tougher than the others. Honestly, right now in Africa, there are no longer minnows,” Nnadozie said. “There will be a lot of surprises in th…
…while students were writing the examination. A statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Salisu Oyiza, said, “During the incident, four students, the school principal and one NECO ad hoc staff member were abducted by the attackers. “A combined team of the police and other security agencies immediatel…
…and local vigilantes for their sacrifices. And he has publicly thanked Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief for the successful rescue. But we miss the point when, inebriated on the loud applause, we fail to ask the critical question: what happened? That is what Makinde did. His is not a political question. It is a question…
…rescue kidnapped 5-year-old girl, arrest two suspects in Oyo The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old kidnap victim, Fikayo Gbemiga and arrested two suspects. The suspects, Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, abducted the minor from her residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan on July 3, 2026. The spo…
…creator, Odogwu Asaba, over alleged r@pe of 20-year-old woman The Delta State Police Command has arrested Ifeanyi Ogbonna, male, aged 40, also popularly known as "Odogwu of Asaba," in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman, Favour Agbro, who later d!ed. The arrest followed a petition received by the C…
…arrested by the police. In a chat with LIB, the spokesperson of the Delta state police command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the suspect has been arrested and is in police custody, adding that further details on the case will be disclosed by the Commissioner of Police. by Linda Ikeji at 15/07/2026 2:21 PM | Share this St…
…as Justice Minister from November 11, 2015, to May 29, 2023, under former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities. The court dismissed contentions that some of the affected properties belonged to the larger Malam…
…the mass wedding initiative. Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, disclosed this on Tuesday, July 14, while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi. He said the beneficiaries were selected from the state's 21 local government areas and 225 wards following a screening process. Argungu s…
…by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other members of the command’s management team. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the Commissioner of Police stressed that the activities of all security outfits must be carried out strictly within the law a…
…diplomatic missions, to express our profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for these emergency rescue missions. "His decisive leadership and compassionate intervention in facilitating the successful airlift…