After missing the cut-off mark to study Law, Christabel Ikegwuonu, who embraced International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University and graduated with a first class, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, becoming the first in her family to achieve a feat You graduated with first-class degree. How does i…

A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, does not need to consult anyone before freezing an account suspicious of illegal activities. Tietie made this claim on Friday during a live appearance in an interview on Arise Television. His…

…acquired a political colour. Tinubu apparently recognised the danger. In a personally signed statement, he directed the EFCC to return to court immediately to vacate the order. He said he was “deeply embarrassed”, not by the commission performing its statutory duty, but by the timing of the action, and stressed that no…

…the public intervened, disarmed Atutie and restrained him until police arrived. His original 10-year sentence was reduced to seven-and-a-half years after he pleaded guilty. He was also given a lifetime non-harassment order and will remain under supervision for 18 months after his release. Meanwhile, a Nigerian student,…

…but also in communities with high crime rates. We have arrested people involved in criminal activities. “From 7 o’clock, you will see our personnel patrolling the streets and monitoring activities across the state. In Oshodi, as in other locations, we work hand in hand with KAI and other security agencies to ensure ped…

…person, I don't know if he used juju on Paul - PSquare's elder brother, Henry Okoye finally opens up on family feud (video) Amid the ongoing public scuttle within the Okoye family, Henry Okoye, the elder brother of music superstar duo, P-Square, has accused their former manager and brother, Jude Okoye, of being the mas…

…of State Hillary Clinton has criticized the White House makeover being undertaken by Donald Trump, arguing that the gold-heavy decor reflects the president's personality and comparing the appearance to Saddam Hussein's palaces. Gold-heavy decor has become a hallmark of the administration's White House renovation, promi…

Police arrest five Pakistan nationals in Benue communities, recover 35 phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a state…

…The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship…

…oaths. After four years of diplomatic spats with the United States, President Donald Trump now has a keen ally in Bogota. The 48-year-old president, who holds dual US and Colombian citizenship, has offered to launch joint military operations and even host US troops on Colombian soil. In a break with tradition, his inau…

…new campaign officially gets underway on Friday, August 21, when reigning champions Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium. Across the league, the 20 clubs have finalized their managerial setups ahead of the opening weekend. Mikel Arteta continues at Arsenal, Unai Emery remains at Aston Vi…

…member during swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa orientation camp A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has captured attention after he pulled an intense expression during the swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa State. The young man was one of the 2,492 prospective corps members welcomed into the 2026 Batch 'B…

…by the troops to a cottage hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment. Security analyst Zagazola Makama said efforts are underway to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects, adding that troops have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026…

She removed my clothes and seduced me - Final year student claims as he receives 35-year prison sentence for r@pong 10-year-old girl The Children, S3xual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting at the High Court of Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old final-year Mass Communication student, Wis…

…shooter's grandfather, and the teenager was allegedly found with at least 34 additional ammunition rounds, the BBC reported, citing police. A video from the scene of the shooting show students hiding under tables and whimpering in fear while the teenage gunman is seen stalking the hallway outside the classrooms. Studen…

…condemned the act, arguing that a 10-year-old is a minor who lacks the legal and emotional capacity to give informed consent for such demanding religious rituals. He said;''A 10-year-old cannot make an informed decision about accepting a lifelong cultural responsibility. Placing such a burden on Princess Alimot Osunbun…

The Abia State Government has positioned the National Youth Service Corps as a strategic platform for nurturing future leaders, unveiling a broad package of welfare, infrastructure and entrepreneurship initiatives during the swearing-in of the 2026 Batch B Stream II corps members. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on F…

…spread across industries, from finance to construction. The jobs numbers far exceeded analyst expectations, which forecast roughly 20,000 new jobs, and reinforces the Bank of Canada’s view that businesses are better responding to US President Donald Trump’s trade restrictions. It was also a noted contrast to the United…

…a fire service building and an ultramodern car park with shops at the Bodija International Market, Ibadan, constructed by the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. Makinde commended the council chairman, Ibrahim Akintayo, for delivering the projects. He said, “The collaboration between the state and local go…

…and prevention, screening services, and other costs over the next five years The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million in civil penalties that jurors ordered against Meta in March after determining the company knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation…

…His appointment comes after Marcelo Bielsa left his role as first-team boss of the national team following their chaotic World Cup campaign. Uruguay failed to win a single match in Group H - drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain. That prompted the ex-Leeds boss to resign after a major fallout…

…face. Videoing police officers while they are searching you is not a crime. Professional officers carrying out lawful duties should have nothing to fear from being recorded in public.When an officer's first concern is stopping you from recording instead of carrying out a lawful search, it raises serious questions about…

…line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's directive to clear the Lagos-Badagry Transnational Highway of environmental infractions, illegal motor parks, roadside trading and other unlawful activities. The commissioner said investigations revealed that suspected hoodlums had deliberately removed key structural materials fr…

…lured the teenager into a bush in Ibadan, where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The offences contravene Sections 360 and 361 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Vol. I, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006. Earlier in the proceedings, the prosecutor, Inspector James Usifo, informed the court that the defe…

…to perfection, that person has a lot of imperfections.'' Watch the video he shared analysing the rift below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 5:27 PM | Share this Story