Nigerian Nurse Receives UK National Bravery Award for Saving Patient During Hospital Fire

A Nigerian nurse, Emmanuel Ndubuisi, has been honoured with a national bravery award in the United Kingdom after risking his life to save a patient during a fire at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The incident happened in August last year when a female patient in her 50s allegedly tried to use an e-cigarette while connected to […]

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Three Siblings Abducted While Transporting Mother’s Remains for Burial in Benue

Three siblings travelling from Abuja to Benue State to bury their late mother were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 18, along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road, between Omutele and Ankpechi villages in Oglewu District. The victims were said to […]

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Borno Government Receives Proof-of-Life Video of Abducted Lassa Students

The Borno State Government has confirmed that it received a 15-second proof-of-life video showing the students who were abducted from Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. According to the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, the video was presented during a security meeting, confirming that the kidnapped students are still alive. The commissioner said […]

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Messi Calls Facing Lamine Yamal in World Cup Final ‘Crazy’ After Viral Baby Photo Resurfaces

Lionel Messi has described the prospect of facing Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as “crazy,” after an old photo showing him holding Yamal as a baby resurfaced online. The now-viral image was taken in 2007 during a charity calendar photoshoot when Messi, then a rising Barcelona star, posed […]

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Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canadian goods, accusing Canada of failing to properly manage its forests and allowing wildfire smoke to drift into the United States. In a post shared on Truth Social on Friday, Trump claimed that smoke from Canada’s ongoing wildfires had caused dangerous air pollution across […]

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𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 32 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆

A Ghanaian court has sentenced a TikToker to one year in prison after he was found guilty of publishing false information about President John Dramani Mahama. The TikToker had claimed in a viral video that President Mahama sacrificed 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the country’s election. The allegation quickly spread […]

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IG mourns slain officer, praises team for successful Oyo school rescue

Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sergeant John Abena, who was killed during the rescue operation following the abduction at a school in Oyo State. The IGP described the late officer as a brave and dedicated policeman who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting lives. He extended his […]

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US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Fragile Truce Collapses into Full-Scale War

The United States and Iran have resumed heavy military attacks on each other, bringing an end to their short-lived ceasefire and pushing the conflict back into full-scale war. Iran launched retaliatory strikes against several U.S. military facilities across the Middle East, including sites in Syria, Bahrain and Kuwait, after days of American airstrikes on Iranian […]

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Delta Governor’s Aide Empowers Widows, Students and Youths with Cash, Learning Materials

Delta State Governor’s aide, Oghenede Ufuoma, has empowered widows, students, and youths through the distribution of cash grants, learning materials, and vocational training support. The empowerment programme, held in Delta State, was aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable groups while encouraging education, skill acquisition, and self-reliance among beneficiaries. Widows received financial assistance to support […]

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Senate Passes Bill Proposing ₦50,000 Fine for Hawking and Preaching in Commercial Buses

The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing tougher penalties for several traffic-related offences across Nigeria. One of the key provisions of the bill proposes a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking goods or preaching inside commercial buses. Lawmakers said the measure is aimed at reducing distractions […]

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