Kano Hisbah Bans Mobile Movie Download Business Over Alleged Violation of Islamic Teachings

The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across all 44 local government areas of the state. The board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, announced the directive on Thursday, July 16, 2026, stating that the move is aimed at protecting public morality and promoting Islamic values. […]

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UK probes TikTok’s child safety measures

The United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has opened an investigation into TikTok over concerns about whether the platform is doing enough to protect children online. The probe will examine TikTok’s age verification systems to determine whether they are effective in preventing underage users from accessing inappropriate content. Regulators will also assess the platform’s measures for […]

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Singer Bella Shmurda Breaks Down in Tears, Alleges $4 Million Lagos Property Scam

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has alleged that he was defrauded of $4 million in a property deal in Lagos. According to the singer, the money was invested in a real estate project, but the transaction allegedly turned out to be fraudulent. In an emotional moment, Bella Shmurda broke down in tears while recounting the incident, […]

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Bandits Abduct Principal, NECO Official, Four Students During Exam in Kogi School

Armed bandits have attacked Government Secondary School (GSS) Opada-Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the school principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member, and four students while examinations were in progress. The attack occurred at about 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, causing panic as the gunmen […]

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FG to Provide 40 Million Households With 100 Free TV Channels Through Digital Switch Over

The Federal Government has announced plans to expand free digital television access to about 40 million households across Nigeria through the renewed Digital Switch Over (DSO) project. The initiative aims to provide viewers with access to more than 100 free-to-air television channels without monthly subscription fees. According to the government, the project is designed to […]

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Police Recover Illegal Gun, Ammunition from Akwa Ibom Residence

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered an illegally possessed firearm and ammunition from a residence in Uyo, the state capital. According to the police, the recovery followed reports that the suspect had been habitually threatening people in the area. Acting on the information, officers carried out an operation at the residence, where they […]

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Nigerian Priest in US Dies by Suicide After Being Ordered to Return Home

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Father Benjamin, has reportedly died by suicide in the United States after being instructed to return to Nigeria. According to reports, the priest had expressed fears about returning home, saying he believed his life would be at risk if he went back. He was said to have shared his concerns with […]

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Gunmen Kill Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary

The Organising Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Toba Ajiboye, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen. According to reports, the attack occurred when the assailants opened fire on Ajiboye, leaving him with fatal gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save his life, he was confirmed dead […]

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I Fled South Africa Without My Children After Surviving Three Xenophobic Attacks — Nigerian Returnee’s Harrowing Ordeal

Lucky Otoikhila, a 49-year-old indigene of Edo State, Nigeria, spent 11 tumultuous years in South Africa chasing greener pastures, only to return home with nothing but his life after enduring repeated xenophobic violence that shattered his businesses, threatened his family, and forced him to leave his South African wife and two children behind. Born and […]

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𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲: 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘆𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂, 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲

The family of Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers killed during the recent abduction of pupils and staff in Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his body for a proper burial. Speaking after the rescue of the kidnapped victims, the family said they are grateful that […]

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