•As diesel prices rises across major depots By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday trimmed its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ¦ 1 per litre, even as diesel prices climbed across several petroleum depots in Lagos, reflecting mixed trends in Nigeria's downst…

…security activities. The former president has insisted his martial law declaration was “solely for the sake of the nation”. In 2024, he also defended it as necessary to root out “anti-state forces” and quash what he claimed were threats from North Korea. Yoon was ousted over the martial law bid in April 2025, triggerin…

…office has documented patterns of summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence in the surrounding region. Members of the U.N. Human Rights Council condemned the violence and established an urgent inquiry into the alleged abuses there.International observers have warned of a severe risk of large-scale at…

…k!dnappers and has deployed the anti-k!dnapping unit of the state headquarters, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the Drone Unit as reinforcements to lgarra to see to the safe rescue of the victim and the apprehension of the perpetrators in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, members of the Edo State Securit…

…"They called me that they wanted to buy something and they asked how much the whole goods I’m carrying would cost. I said, ‘Hold on, I’ve sold part of it, let me confirm.’ So one of them just lifted it up and said, ‘How much is the whole goods and you, how much will it cost?’" "I Refused to Sell to Them" – Lady says Sh…

…election. Peter Obi is one of the finest souls Nigeria has had. “Somebody who is non-violent, somebody who preaches peace, somebody who, even if you slap him, will smile and continue with his message of change. Let this country be turned around." The exchange followed Obi's repeated criticism of President Bola Tinubu o…

…in reducing both drug supply and demand, the scale of the challenge required a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach involving public institutions, communities, families, development partners, religious and traditional leaders, civil society organisations and the media. According to him, the agency recorded…

…online with the caption “THIEF,” with the person who shared it alleging that the woman stole the item from the salon. The exact location of the incident and whether the woman was later identified or apprehended have not been confirmed. It also remains unclear if the salon owner reported the matter to the authorities. T…

…aircraft. The accident occured on Saturday afternoon, July 11, near the small town of Toledo in the province of Cordoba in Argentina. Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding his sudden death after the student, who is believed to hold a pilot's licence despite having limited flying experience, claimed he…

…over the growing links between drug trafficking and other organised crimes, including violent extremism, banditry, kidnapping and money laundering, saying such networks "prey upon the vulnerabilities within our communities." He stressed that substance use disorders were not merely criminal justice issues but complex he…

…or judicial finding that he committed any offence. His legal team, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, has challenged the order at the Court of Appeal, where the matter remains pending. The former minister further stated that he voluntarily resigned from his position to focus on clearing his name through legal means, adding…

…world destination for investments. So, it's not about personal interest. Before this whole brouhaha, we were expecting the world to be in Nigeria through our forthcoming global summit." Matthew also questioned the Presidency's claim that the council does not exist, saying he was unaware of how the agency appeared in th…

…served. "He reiterates the Command's unwavering commitment to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice and assures the good people of Kogi State that the Command will continue to investigate all criminal cases diligently and professionally. "The Commissioner of Police further advised members of the public to…

…music. Beyond his success as a recording artist, Mr Eazi has played a significant role in developing Africa’s music ecosystem through entrepreneurship and talent development, making his influence extend far beyond streaming numbers alone. Crossing 2 billion Spotify streams is another testament to the longevity of his m…

…attention. In an emotional message directed at President Tinubu, Asiya reflected on the role she and her husband played during the 2023 presidential election campaign. “Mr. President Sir, I campaigned for you. I stood up and went to every nook and cranny of Kaduna State for you. My husband stood by your side. Is this w…

…back to face the class. By then, some students were already stylishly recording the whole scene. Without saying another word, he picked up his marker and wrote on the board: TEST!! Na God save me that day because I know book small" Story sparks reactions online The account has attracted widespread reactions on social m…

…The account has generated mixed reactions online, with many users discussing the role of family acceptance in marriage. While some agreed that marrying into a family that openly rejects a spouse can create long-term emotional strain, others argued that successful marriages ultimately depend on the couple’s commitment r…

…at a school in Germany Multiple people have been wounded after a suspect launched a violent attack at a secondary school in Germany, it is reported. More than 15 patrol cars rushed to the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Bavaria, at around 12.50pm local time today, July 8. Police are urging members of the public to avoid…

…issued a Jun 22 general license to allow the sale of crude oil and petrochemical and petroleum products of Iranian origin through Aug 21. In revoking that license on Tuesday, it gave Iran until Jul 17 to wind down any transactions. Trump added that US representatives can continue negotiations but he cast doubt on the o…

…radar off Pakistan's coast. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his condolences to the families of the five crew members on board, his government said in a post on X. It said he "expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident" and added that the K2 Airways plane went down in the Arabian Sea.…

…reiterates its commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal firearms and other violent crimes across the state. "The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information that will aid ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and security.…

…Tayvon Etefia carried out a drive-by shooting. "This was cowardly and disproportionate violence that has understandably shocked the community." Etefia and Popoola will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Thursday and Friday, with the other defendants being sentenced on a later date. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:40 PM…

…son to cry, Moreno said she couldn't "really process that he was okay," and that the whole experience left her feeling "really traumatized." Looking back on the delivery, Moreno tells PEOPLE, "It was a huge shock to find him [under the blankets]...turns out he was sleeping, and he's just a very chill baby, still to thi…

…sense to grant pardon, rehabilitate and reintegrate criminals - Senator Adams Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomole on Tuesday, July 7, joined his colleagues in the call for the suspension of the terrorist rehabilitation programme. Launched in 2016 by the Buhari administration, the rehabilitation and reintegration program…

…another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and other violent crimes, following the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel with police operatives in Ilu Abo along the Akure-Owo Expressway," the statement read "The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday,…