11 Killed as Civilian Plane Carrying Parachuting School Group Crashes in France

A civilian aircraft carrying members of a parachuting school crashed near the town of Tomblaine in northeastern France on Sunday, June 28, killing all 11 people on board. According to French authorities, the aircraft went down shortly after taking off from Nancy-Essey Airport at around 11 a.m. local time. Those killed included the pilot, five […]

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“My mother trained me by selling akara and bananas” — Tinubu’s aide backs First Lady’s remarks

Presidential aide Sunday Dare has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comments encouraging Nigerians to consider low-capital businesses such as selling akara and roasted corn. Speaking on the issue, Dare shared his personal story, saying his mother sold akara, bananas, and oranges to support the family. He recalled helping her by carrying bananas to markets in […]

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Traditionalist Criticises Actress Yetunde Barnabas Over Portrayal of Yoruba Deities in New Film

A traditionalist has publicly criticised actress Yetunde Barnabas over her latest movie, Olokun Mermaid, accusing the filmmakers of misrepresenting revered Yoruba deities. According to the critic, the film’s portrayal of deities such as Yemoja and Olokun does not accurately reflect Yoruba beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices. He argued that the movie blends different cultural and […]

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Lagos, Ogun Police Rescue Five Kidnap Victims, Arrest 88 Suspects in Joint Forest Raid

The Lagos and Ogun State Police Commands have rescued five kidnapped victims and arrested 88 suspected criminals during a coordinated security operation aimed at tackling crime across both states. The operation, codenamed Operation Kosaye, involved joint raids on forests and other identified criminal hideouts located along the Lagos-Ogun border. According to the police, the exercise […]

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Police Deny Arresting Pastor Over Oyo School Abduction

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that a pastor was arrested in connection with the recent abduction of students and staff from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, the Command described the reports circulating on social media as […]

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Man Arrested With Suspected Human Hand, Firearms and Stolen Items in Lagos

LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected severed human hand, firearms, and stolen items during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect was intercepted while travelling in an […]

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Thailand Arrests Australian After 17-Year-Old Girl’s Body Found Hidden in Suitcase

Thai authorities have arrested an Australian man following the discovery of the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl concealed inside a suitcase in Pattaya, in a case that has shocked the country. The suspect, identified by multiple media outlets as Simon Carman, was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport while allegedly attempting to leave Thailand […]

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Five-Year Jail Term, Other Key Highlights of the New NIMC Act 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing tougher penalties for identity-related offences and strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system. One of the major provisions of the new law is a five-year prison sentence for anyone found guilty of identity fraud, identity theft, or the unlawful use […]

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Insecurity: Army to Recruit 28,000 More Soldiers, Opens New Training Depot

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit an additional 28,000 soldiers as part of efforts to strengthen its manpower and improve security operations across the country. To support the increased recruitment, the Army has also opened a new training depot aimed at expanding its capacity to train fresh personnel. The move is expected to […]

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Police Arrest 21-Year-Old With Suspected Human Body Part, Guns in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspect during a stop-and-search operation after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part, two locally made pistols, and several items believed to have been stolen. According to the police, the suspect was intercepted after officers noticed his suspicious behaviour […]

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