…motive. Makayla's family said she was preparing to start high school and was looking forward to going back-to-school shopping before the tragic incident. They described her as a kind and cheerful girl who loved basketball, cooking and spending time with her siblings. Authorities said prosecutors will decide whether the…

…Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Paul Audu, has declared an “all-out war” against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. Audu, who made the vow during his maiden press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday, said the command had adopted a more aggressive approach to combating drug-related crimes. T…

…hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climate-related hazards. The move followed a high-level inter-agency meeting convened by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of…

…froze government accounts. Jimi-Bada said a 'Post no debit' letter from the EFCC was forwarded to the management of the First Bank where Osun government accounts were domiciled on Wednesday. The commissioner, who expressed readiness to proceed to court, said the move by the anti-graft agency may hamper government's bus…

…State Hisbah Board has directed all its personnel to obtain valid court orders or arrest warrants before entering hotels or residential premises in the course of their official duties. The directive was contained in an internal circular dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquar…

…in mourning. Osoba's journey with breast cancer, marked by her determination to raise awareness and funds for her treatment, showcases not only her resilience but also the support of her peers during a critical time.

…bringing along staff and security.By April 2025, Collins said he received a contract award letter, a scope of work, and a formal agreement for the refurbishment project. Adeyemi subsequently requested N400 million, which Collins understood as proof of his company's financial capacity and a condition for securing contra…

…Department (CID), where five suspects are currently under investigation. He warned individuals and organisations against conducting medical outreaches or administering drugs and locally made medicine without approval from the Kano State Government, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDA…

…and integrity in public service. Adebayo stated this on Wednesday at the Arewa Awareness Summit on Unity Against Insecurity held in Kaduna State, where he urged political leaders to embrace responsible governance and practical solutions to the country’s socio-economic and security challenges. His position was contained…

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85-year-old TV personality Martha Stewart says she loves being single and glad she's not married to elderly man Lifestyle entrepreneur and television personality Martha Stewart says she has no desire to remarry, insisting she is happier being single and enjoys spending time with younger men.Speaking to People magazine…

Nigerian mum gifts her graduating son live goat at his sign-out ceremony A heartwarming video capturing the moment a proud Nigerian mother gifted her graduating son a live goat during his final-day "signing-out" ceremony has gone viral on social media. The mother, elegantly dressed in a traditional two-piece wrapper an…

…Examination (UTME) in South-South and the 4th in Nigeria, Master Daniel Osagiobare and rewarded him with a cash gift of one million naira. Master Osagiobare scored 368 in the highly competitive examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and was received by Idahosa, who commended his ex…

…certain travellers face an automatic rejection regardless of other circumstances.Spain warns foreigners about visa rejection, lists 3 categories affected. Images for illustration purposes only. Photo images/JAVIER SORIANOImagesThe 3 categories Spain will rejectBelow are the three groups of individuals whose visa applic…

…Senegal Edouard Mendy’s journey to the top of football was anything but straightforward. The Senegalese goalkeeper went from struggling to secure a club to becoming a Champions League winner with Chelsea. Mendy moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 to join Al-Ahli, where he reportedly earns £200,044 per week. The goalkeeper ha…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pullout would only happen after Hamas disarms. In a video posted to his social media accounts on Tuesday night, Netanyahu said the team of US President Donald Trump “believes t…

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…running in selected communities across Kano and Jigawa states, with a focus on raising awareness about girls' education, reducing verbal abuse within families, and encouraging households to become more supportive of women and girls.Furera's story sits at the heart of what the project is trying to achieve: showing young…

…to be on the scene to provide support to his family. Hilton's management said they were aware of the situation and stressed that their main concern is his health and well-being, asking the public to respect his privacy during this time. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 11:07 AM | Share this Story

…and identify other personnel connected with the incident. Further details will be forwarded as the investigation unfolds." The arrests come after videos from the high-profile wedding circulated widely on social media, showing uniformed military personnel providing security around some of the celebrity guests. According…

…"His mother lay nearby on her back Her eyes were wide open, their vacant stare skyward, her thick hair in a pool of blood that had congealed around her head," Bell continued. Written on the walls were multiple messages written in blood: "I'm sorry. I st@bbed her. She choked me." Ramsey's defense said that his mental he…

…moderate rains are expected over parts of Benue, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau states. “Cloudy skies are anticipated over the southern region. However, there are chances of light rains over parts of the South-South region during the morning hours,” it said. NiMet also forecast…

…sight and shared online. The video shows the rat crawling into the bag containing her shawarma. Just inches away was the woman's popcorn and her purse. In the caption, she wrote: "This will never not be funny to me." She added in the comment section: "It's my shawarma that pained me the most." See video below. View thi…

…arrangements surrounding the national team.Iwobi revealed that he was inching toward playing for the English senior national team when Nigeria's call-up came and he was advised to give his country of birth a try."I spoke to my dad and my uncle, and they said 'at least give Nigeria a try, and if I don't like it, then yo…

…of logic. At the opening ceremony, President Xi Jinping proposed “strengthening risk awareness to ensure safety and controllability”, and stressed that “we should jointly oppose the generalization of the concept of national security in the field of artificial intelligence”. During the conference, a series of national s…