Why I Chose Burna Boy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem — Shakira

Colombian music superstar Shakira has revealed why she selected Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy to feature on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai.” Speaking in a recent interview, Shakira said she wanted a strong male voice that would perfectly complement the song’s energetic Afrobeats sound and match the passion and intensity of […]

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NDLEA Arrests Lagos Businessman, Others Over Alleged N10bn Cocaine Trafficking, Seizes Tramadol Hidden in Black Soap Containers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old Lagos businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, over his alleged involvement in an international cocaine trafficking syndicate. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, Chinedu, a clothing trader at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was arrested on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after operatives intercepted 3.30 kilograms of […]

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Jimmy Rolland Says Ex-Wife Lied About Being a Virgin Before Marriage

Nollywood actor Jimmy Rolland has opened up about one of the biggest disappointments in his personal life, revealing that his ex-wife allegedly lied to him about being a virgin before they got married. Speaking during a recent interview, the actor said he entered the marriage believing what his then-wife had told him, only to later […]

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Police Arrest Suspected Eiye Cult Member for Shooting Ex-Member in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Oghenebuba Mamatime, for allegedly shooting a former cult member who renounced his membership in Jesse, Delta State. The spokesperson for the command, Bright Edafe, said the suspect was arrested on July 21, 2026, during a joint operation carried out […]

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𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝗜𝗯𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has begun an investigation into the death of Pastor Etetim Udo, who was found dead inside his church in the state. According to police, the pastor’s lifeless body was discovered within the church premises, prompting officers to visit the scene and commence preliminary investigations. Initial findings suggest that the […]

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Gumi Questions Why Government Hasn’t Visited Boko Haram, Bandits for Dialogue

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has questioned why Nigerian government officials have not visited Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits to negotiate peace, arguing that similar dialogue was used to end militancy in the Niger Delta. Speaking on the country’s security challenges, Gumi recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo […]

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Bandits Abduct Zamfara LG Chairman, Kill Four Security Personnel

The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State has been abducted by suspected bandits after a deadly attack that claimed the lives of four security personnel. The attackers reportedly ambushed the chairman’s convoy while he was travelling along a major road in the state. During the attack, four security operatives providing escort were […]

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Police Recover Stolen SUV, Return It to Owner Five Years After Theft

The Gombe State Police Command has reunited a woman with her vehicle five years after it was stolen in Rivers State. The recovered vehicle, a Toyota Highlander SUV belonging to Mrs. Cecilia A. Duru, was officially handed back to its owner after a successful investigation and recovery by the police. According to the command, the […]

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Court Sentences Kano Man to Death by Hanging for Murder of 23-Year-Old Housewife

The Kano State High Court has sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering 23-year-old housewife, Rumasa’u Shuaibu. Delivering judgment on Friday, July 24, 2026, Justice Farida Rabiu-Danbappa ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge convicted Abdulkadir of culpable homicide and sentenced him […]

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IG Orders Police to Shoot Anyone Found With Illegal Firearms

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed police officers across the country to take decisive action against anyone found carrying illegal firearms as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity. According to the directive, officers are to confront armed suspects and, where necessary, use force against individuals found in possession of illegal weapons who pose […]

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