…they were exchanging gun shots with the security men to beat a retreat", one of the sources told Daily Trust. He explained that the attackers numbering about 10 on their way from the place came across a pastor who was returning home in the area and abducted him. "They succeeded in abducting him from his own car, and a…
Car hire drivers at Lagos airport lament as FAAN approves only 2020 Model and newer vehicles for operations going forward (video) Cab drivers at the Local and international airports in Lagos State have cried out following an alleged new directive from the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria FAAN that only cars from 2…
…8, 2026. According to residents, the flood rose rapidly, making the road impassable. A source said the elderly man had parked his motorcycle near a concrete drainage channel and taken shelter in a nearby makeshift shop as the rain intensified. The motorcycle was later swept into the fast-flowing drainage by the floodwa…
GistReel A Nigerian-born lawyer based in the United Kingdom, popularly known as Baron, has announced that he has officially begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, a decision that has generated widespread reactions on social media. The lawyer disclosed the development in a post shared on his verified …
…burglary, they made away with her cousin’s iPhone 14 Pro Max, which she said had been purchased only a few weeks earlier. The unusual twist reportedly came after the family tried calling the missing phone. Instead of ignoring the call, the person who answered allegedly demanded ₦150,000 before agreeing to return the de…
…pressure from a renewed hostility in the Middle-east war between US and Iran, the main source of previous pump price increases. In Lagos, African Terminal increased its diesel loading price by N50 per litre to N1,500 per a litre, with Gulftreasure, Ibachem, Ibeto and T.Time also selling at N1,500 per litre. In Port Har…
…are stretching Russia's air defence systems and increasing pressure on its military resources. Separately, reports have claimed that U.S. intelligence has warned Poland about the possibility of future Russian military provocations near NATO borders, although no official confirmation has been provided by the Kremlin.Sat…
…shortly before closing time and claimed he would return the following day to make a purchase before attempting to leave. The engagement ring featured a large princess-cut diamond set on a platinum band with several smaller diamonds.The jewellers believe the suspect may have been experienced, claiming he even contacted…
…Ironically, what I thought would be a professional advantage soon became a source of tension within my newsroom. Some of my superiors became uncomfortable with my perceived closeness to the new governor. One evening, our Editor-in-Chief summoned me and instructed me to "balance" my reports by interviewing Mr. Peter Obi…
…They can choose partners and set terms for profit sharing. They keep credit as the source of the work. New viewers can find the old series, which may increase interest, and the family or single owner continues to benefit over time. According to Inakoju, if Bamiloye had sold the IP years ago, every new version would hav…
The abundant human, solid mineral and agro-allied resources available in Adamawa State can make it one of the richest states in the country if properly harnessed and managed. The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Dr. Christopher Nathaniel, stated this in an interview with journal…
…moves toward its final matches, the sustained spike in jersey sales, footwear purchases, and fan gear across the US has proven the 2026 World Cup is delivering a historic financial windfall for the sportswear industry. Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date Open In Whatsapp
…Armel Crawford, but only after he ran onto the beach and into the water, a police source told The Post.Ruzzo said the accused k!ller then tried to make a run for it by running into the Rockaway surf."The defendant was taken into custody at Beach 62nd Street and Rockaway Boardwalk, where he had run into the water presum…
…portfolio outflows or delayed inflows, as well as speculative and precautionary dollar purchases," Uwaleke said. "So, school fees and summer travel can add pressure, but by themselves they are unlikely to fully explain a significant divergence between the official and parallel exchange rates." The CBN's February 2026 m…
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…
…from the Guduf-Bubayagwa terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains. According to the sources, troops recovered N943,000 from the couple at the point of surrender. In a related development, another group of four surrendered about 45 minutes later to troops of C Company, 192 Battalion (Motorised) in Gwoza. The group con…
…Sokoto before he was intercepted and kidnapped along the Gummi-Sokoto Road. Security sources said the victim's official white Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number FG 853-V01 was later found abandoned at Tafkin Area. Police operatives from Gummi Division responded promptly, recovered the abandoned vehicle and s…
Motorcyclist contracted to pick up child from school turns around to k!dnap her The police in Delta state have arrested a motorcycle rider for allegedly k!dnapping a three-year-old child he was employed to convey to and from school and collecting a ransom of N500,000 from the victim's family. The spokesperson for the c…
Man arrested after fleeing from club where he ordered nearly N9 million worth of drinks, sprayed money and didn't pay A man has been arrested after allegedly ordering nearly ₦9 million worth of Martell at a venue and failing to pay the bill.The incident, which has gone viral on social media, reportedly occurred after t…
…beyond politics, focusing instead on whether Nigeria had the institutions, resources and safeguards needed to make state police work. “If we do not have a strong national police force, it will be difficult to build 36 effective state police forces on the foundation of a weak national police,” she stated. Ukeje said few…
…Antonoff, 42, have split just months before their three-year wedding anniversary. A source told PEOPLE that the pair's relationship is "rocky." A second insider said that the actress and the Grammy-winning record producer and Bleachers frontman are "figuring things out." Antonoff is in the midst of his Bleachers Foreve…
…hours of Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Kaffe area of Zaki-Biam. According to community sources, the woman had visited the residence of her lover, identified as Aondoyima Ierkwagh. It was gathered that Ierkwagh allegedly declined to let her stay and insisted that she leave despite her repeated pleas. Angered by his decis…
It is Gov Seyi Makinde's responsibility to call President Tinubu over the abduction of the pupils and teachers- Nyesom Wike tells Peter Obi FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says it is the responsibility of governors to inform President Tinubu of any mishap that happens in their states and not for them to wait for President T…
…reform progress and exposure to external shocks.It added that oil-importing, non-resource-intensive economies are likely to face greater pressure from higher energy and food prices, while some larger economies continue to benefit from earlier stabilisation and reform efforts despite missing out on much of the global ar…
…driver in July 2025. According to the woman, the suspect dropped her off at the CAC church in Akure, abandoned her and absconded with the car. "The Ondo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Felix Ohagwu psc, mnips, mspsp has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat crime a…