…evacuated to the mortuary in Kyado, while the incident was formally reported to the police for further investigation. Troops are currently working to track down the perpetrators. The attack point to the grim situation where commercial vehicles and other road users travelling along the Kyado""Jootar axis, where criminal…

…raise her three kids. Shanlavell James said the man loved her and was willing to sacrifice becoming a father just to be with her, since she was done having kids. However, she said she loved him too much to allow him make that sacrifice so she let him go. Sharing their photo, she wrote: 'When I walked away from this rel…

…and inhumane. "I'll advise her to respectfully report herself to any divisional police station under Benue State Police Command, Makurdi. "Madam/sir, use 12hrs to act respectfully or I'll drag you online before arrest/prosecution." by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:07 PM | Share this Story

…in Calabar after devastating landslide triggered by torrential rainfall (video) Unicem hospital building collapsed in Calabar, Cross River State following a devastating landslide by triggered torrential rainfall. A Calabar based pharmacist Mr Mekzy, who shared the video on X, said the incident occurred on Thursday, Aug…

…each of counts two and three respectively, or an option of one month of community service for the offences of unlawful possession and forgery of marriage certificate. The President of the court discharged the convict of the first count of conspiracy. The husband of the now convict, Mr Adeboye Adeyemo, 55, had on March…

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two locally fabricated pistols and three caps bearing an inscription linked to the Vikings Confraternity from an abandoned motorcycle in Awka North Local Government Area. The items were recovered by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit during a routine p…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered cases of alleged payroll fraud involving an official who enrolled 14 members of his family as government employees. The commission also identified another individual who allegedly enrolled his wife, children and other relatives…

…University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada Branch, themed, “Medical Practice in Nigeria: Ethical Standards, Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management.” Delivering the keynote address, Deputy Registrar and Director of Professional Discipline at the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr Enejo Ab…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists against violating traffic laws and regulations, saying anyone found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The command also pledged to sustain its statewide enforcement exercise across the 31 local government areas of the state. A statement issued…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada clarified that a visitor visa or eTA does not give foreign nationals the right to work in CanadaCanada offers two main types of work permits for foreign nationals, with different eligibility rules and application routes depending on individual circumstancesThe Canadian gover…

…in Lagos has said they are unable to establish whether she is alive or d3ad. Nigeria Police Force had earlier declared Chukwunyere Esther Chinaza missing. The police said she was last seen on June 22, 2026, after returning from Dubai with her male friend. The bulletin described Chinaza as an Igbo woman, aged 26, fair-s…

…arrested for poisoning her husband 40 days after wedding in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, for attempting to m8rder her husband by poisoning his food 40 days after their wedding. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement…

…A Nigerian, identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after officers foiled an alleged robbery attempt targeting banks in the Labone area of Accra. In a statement released, the Ghanaian Police said at about 10:45am on August 13th received intelligence that a gang of robbers w…

…hospital with heavily pregnant wife and husband who refused CS despite professional advice A businesswoman has narrated her experience at a hospital she visited. She explained that she had been seeing stories of expectant parents refusing cesarean section but never witnessed it until now. Roberta Edu wrote: 'I have bee…

…to him, the situation worsened after he returned to Aba."In training, I noticed I was unable to jog, even to walk well."Mujeeb claimed that when he informed the coach about the problem, the reaction was far from sympathetic."The coach asked me what happened and I told him I'm feeling a deep pain in my knee. He was furi…

…covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced the reopening of three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds worth a combined N1.1 trillion for subscription.According to a

…his alleged involvement in Tupac's killing, including during media interviews and police questioning in which he had immunity. He was subsequently transferred to the Clark County Detention Center, where he has remained while awaiting trial.According to TMZ sources with direct knowledge, Davis is not afraid of prison be…

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has postponed the publication of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, August 13. NAQS said the decision was made to ensure a thorough, transparent and accurate recruitment process. The agency announced the po…

…after a train derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, with emergency services responding to a major incident involving an estimated 150 passengers.Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.55pm, with the public warned to avoid the area. It is understood three of the eight carriages overturned…

…and Arts Workers Union has honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, with the ‘Golden Era Pillar of Critical and Strategic Intelligence for National Development Award’, as part of activities marking its 50th anniversary RATTAWU conferred the award on Ajayi on Thursday at hi…

…luxury hospitality and tourism in Nigeria and across Africa through its outstanding service and modern facilities,” the ITTN executive noted Reacting to the recognition, Richard Mutanda, Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for the Abuja Continental Hotel Group, stated that the award proves excellence is a deeply root…

…and beyond, staging productions that tackled family life, morality, tradition, justice and social responsibility. Their performances resonated deeply with audiences because they reflected everyday realities while drawing from the richness of Yoruba language and folklore. As the theatre company expanded, so did its infl…

…of conflict in the Middle East, which disrupted air connectivity, pushed up oil prices and increased transport costs. The development is now projected to reduce global tourism growth by 1–2 percentage points below the initial forecast of three to four percent for 2026. The report noted that these dynamics are already s…

…State Commandant, Idris Jibrin, who was represented by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Buhari Saad, disclosed that the suspects were allegedly found in possession of NSCDC volunteer identification cards and uniforms. Buhari said the suspects were not genuine because volunteers of the corps were not issued i…

…member of a kidnapping gang, Sanda Aliyu, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over an alleged plan to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6m in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Aliyu was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026, following actionable intelligence that…