…and 10th of August 2026 respectively. "Findings revealed that Ibrahim is the brother-in-law of the suspected kingpin and had stood as a surety for him when Mustapha was arrested and detained by another security agency in Kano and Maijida was also identified as a member of the syndicate and wife of Mustapha. "Her accoun…

…of the vehicles was a Sharon mini-bus, with registration number KWL 742 ZY, driven by Lawal Dauda of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and conveying seven passengers from Gusau to Zaria. The second vehicle, an unregistered bus driven by Haruna Alhaji Nasiru of Danja Local Government Area, Katsina State, was co…

…a US court to block the release of his unredacted FBI and DEA records, citing privacy laws and lack of public interest. Meanwhile, INEC has released the names and details of governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 elections. These and many top stories dominate today’s headlines for readers’ perusal…

…State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Hakeem Lawal, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal, son of the late former Kwara State Governor, Muhammad Lawal, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin while formally declaring…

…and the SDP have agreed to form a joint democratic force, led by figures like Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of Accord and Omoyele Sowore of the AAC.No single candidate or formal coalition structure has yet emerged from that grouping, and notably, Accord’s own national leadership has publicly backed Tinubu, underscoring how eve…

…during her white wedding in Marbella, Spain on Saturday, August 29. The 27-year-old law graduate and her husband, Leonard Okorocha, legally and traditionally tied the knot in Lagos, Nigeria, in January this year. They took their celebrations to the next level today with a destination ceremony in Europe. Watch the video…

…after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to federal law enforcement sources cited by TMZ.The British right-wing commentator and former executive associated with Kanye West was taken from a holding facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, and transported under federal authority to an airpor…

…candidates and were exercising their right to seek redress through the courts and other lawful channels. Fakai further alleged that the purported forgery went beyond an internal party dispute, describing it as a criminal offence punishable by law. He also accused those claiming to support Malami and the ADC of engaging…

…The APC candidate said the party would continue to pursue justice and fairness through lawful and constitutional means, particularly regarding the electoral process. He urged APC members not to be discouraged by the outcome of the election but to remain committed to democracy and to have confidence in institutions esta…

Two Kwara State lawmakers, Hon. Olushola Odetundun and Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, resigned from the APC on the same dayTheir exits came a day after a prominent APC senator was unveiled as the PDP candidate for the 2027 National Assembly electionGideon, who represents Edu State Constituency, cited concerns over internal dem…

…into the matter and ensure that anyone found responsible is dealt with according to the law.He also urged supporters of all political parties to embrace tolerance, restraint and issue-based politics as the 2027 elections approach. He reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful democratic participation, stressing that politic…

…of the military regime that emerged from a coup in July 2023, spoke in January of “a flaw in the system” that “enabled the attack”, whose “objective was to destroy all of the air capabilities” of the army. In June, at least 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed, as well as 22 attackers, according to the defence min…

…of the military regime that emerged from a coup in July 2023, spoke in January of “a flaw in the system” that “enabled the attack”, whose “objective was to destroy all of the air capabilities” of the army. In June, at least 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed, as well as 22 attackers, according to the defence min…

…to withdraw the said post and refrain from any action capable of undermining the lawful process already undertaken by the party and that is currently before the court,” he said.Suleiman said political leadership required restraint, fairness and respect for due process.He maintained that the mandate belonged to the part…

…girls' sports teams. Last year, in another 6-3 ruling, the court let stand a Tennessee law that banned puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors seeking to transition to match their gender identity. Trump campaigned aggressively against trans Americans in 2024 and implemented several policies once in office inten…

…cybercrime,” Alabo said. He urged youths and other residents to refrain from taking the law into their hands, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding any disagreement. “Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the justice that you deserve,” he said. Alabo urged resi…

…criminals operating in the state to turn a new leaf or face the full weight of the law. She said the command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, would continue to intensify efforts to rid Lagos of criminal elements.

…Lin said in a 59-page decision seen by AFP. She barred the federal agencies named in the lawsuit from enforcing Trump’s order to stop using the tools of Anthropic — creator of the Claude AI models — and overturned Hegseth’s designation of the company as a “supply chain risk,” a status previously reserved for foreign fi…

…on Wednesday, August 26, facilitated the extradition of the duo of Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle to the United States of America, U.S., to face prosecution for allegedly sexu@lly extorting two teenage boys in the U.S., resulting in their deaths. A statement from the EFCC says Olawale and Adekunle…

…Widows receive vital equipment in Jigawa initiative. Photo Namadielection: Lagos lawmaker empowers 500 widows Recall that Honourable Adewale Temitope Adedeji representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I has secured a third-term endorsement.Traditional rulers, Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents…

…report cases of abuse, and refrain from spreading unverified information or taking the law into their own hands. by Linda Ikeji at 28/08/2026 6:03 PM | Share this Story

…12 noon, at Power Line area, Ore, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, unlawfully used a cutlass to cut the neck of your mother, Akuade Olufunke, which resulted in her d3ath." The offence, according to the prosecution, contravenes Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State of Ni…

…This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Kayode Odunaro, Media Adviser to the lawmaker, which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Friday. According to Odunaro, the water supply projects, which were based on communal requests, priority and technical feasibility, are ongoing and at various stages of com…

…Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, has dragged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the Federal High Court in Lagos, challenging his continued detention and requesting his immediate release or bail. Afolabi also demands N190 million in damages from the anti-narcotics agency over hi…

…used to manufacture and process illicit drugs. The development was disclosed by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia, in a statement posted on Facebook and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Dawda Sanyang, on Friday. The agency said the arrest represented a significant breakthrough in its fight against illi…