…in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, has insisted that no political ambition is worth causing disagreement and splitting up the party. Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, urged members of the opposition party to be united ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during th…

…ability to provide reliable water supply, sanitation services and productive water use. “Water is at the centre of sustainable development. It underpins public health, food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability, energy production and national security,” the minister said. The development of the compac…

…by up to fivefold. The highest incidence rates were recorded in countries including Australia and Denmark, whereas some of the lowest rates were observed in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Conversely, mortality rates peaked in Eastern Europe and Melanesia. Specific high-burden regions include liver cancer in Mongolia and…

…dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group collected 90% of this ransom. “Nigeria’s kidnap industry has undergone a fundamental shift. Between July 2025 and June 2026, no fewer than 7,825 people were abducted across 1,713 kidnap and kidnap-related incidents, a 66% increase in victims from the previous cycle, with at least 1,14…

…as Liverpool look to replace Mohamed Salah after his move to Trabzonspor. They previously targeted - and had a bid rejected for - Yan Diomande, who ended up at Real Madrid. Negotiations have been led by sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon. Barcola joined PSG from Lyon in 2023…

…that she had inappropriate relationships with students. Holly Adams, who previously taught at Angleton High School near Houston, was arrested on Tuesday, August 25, and charged with one count of tampering with evidence and two counts of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to the Brazoria County Sheri…

The presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, Moses Adebisi, has declared that he is the right person to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Adebisi made the declaration while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday. He said Nigerians were curren…

…The military spokesman assured residents that Operation FANSAN YAMMA would continue to sustain pressure on terrorists and bandits operating in Kebbi State and other parts of the country. “We will keep the fire on everywhere the terrorists are. We will dismantle them to secure Kebbi State and Nigeria,” Osoba said. He ur…

…won his maiden world title in his 16th pro bout.Fury has lost twice - both to Oleksandr Usyk - while Joshua has lost four times in 34 pro fights. "I think Tyson Fury was amazing for British boxing and what he achieved, what he did and brought to the game and how colourful he was as a personality," Hamed, 52, said."I th…

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to stand trial in 2028 Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States, and three alleged co-conspirators are set to stand trial before a military tribunal in June 2028. A U.S. Air Force…

…from malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees at Germany's busiest airport.The outbreak was first detected in July, with German public health officials believing the mosquitoes responsible may have arrived at the airport aboard a plane. A spokesperson for airport operator Fraport confirmed that…

…would be free, fair, and credible. The Electoral Reform Committee, inaugurated on August 28, 2007, was headed by no less a personality than a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais. Members of the committee included prominent figures such as Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Justice Godwin U. Ononiba, Alhaj…

…popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions that could cause confusion within the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is its recognised governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 general elections. The Deputy National Financial Secretary of the ADC,…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obia­ja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Govern­ment Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Comma…

…Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration after the recent governorship election, promising to uphold equity and fairness in the next phase of his tenure. Adeleke made the pledge in a state broadcast on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary of the creat…

…miles west of Cleveland, over the weekend. "We were dancing, and four brothers jumped on us," an alleged victim told cops, according to video obtained by Fox8 Cleveland and KHOU. The celebration took a violent turn when one of the men, identified as Raed Mahmoud Sulaiman, armed himself with a butter knife and began att…

…Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, VeryDarkMan accused checkpoint officers of monitoring motorists, identifying wealthy travellers, and leaking their movements to criminals for ransom. Reacting to the allegations on August 27, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, dismiss…

Notorious British serial k!ller who called himself Scalp Hunter 'd!es but doesn't reveal where victims' heads are' "Canal killer" John Sweeney has died in prison without ever revealing what he did with the heads of his two murder victims.Sweeney, 69, was one of Britain's most notorious serial killers. He was jailed for…

…in the autumn. But Netflix, which will broadcast the contest, and Saudi organisers are pushing for a move to the United States. The organisers want to stage the bout on November 20, a Friday, at Madison Square Garden. However, Joshua, 36, and his promoter Eddie Hearn want the fight at Wembley. Fury is already in Miami…

Chucky-masked suspect arrested in Vegas after two-week Philadelphia manhunt A 22-year-old man accused of terrorising people in central Philadelphia while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask has been arrested more than 2,000 miles away in Las Vegas.Zymire Hughes was detained by the US Marshals Service at an apartment…

…if she wants to take 60% of my wealth, she should - Man writes as he blasts men who refuse to provide because they are separated from their kids' mothers A man has called out men who treat their ex-wives terribly and by extension their kids. Neme Love took to Facebook to share the story of two of his male friends and t…

…of the Federation (OAGF) for an administrative code, self-accounting status and approval to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria.He supported the applications with purported official documents, including an appointment letter, an establishment instrument and a letter on State House letterhead allegedly signed…

…FAAN's Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, on Thursday, August 27, noted that the dispute stemmed from nearly a decade of efforts to address safety, security and accountability concerns around commercial and e-hailing vehicles operating at its airports, including unregulated pickups and pa…

…may have been paid, although he admitted he had no evidence to support the claim. He accused Oseni of failing to properly challenge Blaqbonez over what he described as inconsistencies in the rapper's responses. "Maybe you were paid, I do not know. But for a seasoned journalist like yourself to not be able to decode a p…

…mother, Zara Muhammad, has been hospitalised with severe burns after she was doused with hot water by her stepmother in the Kofa area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident reportedly followed a verbal argument between the two women on Sunday, August 23. A neighbour, also identified as Zara, said residents were alerte…