Category: News

The Delta State Police Command has re-arrested eight of the 11 suspects who reportedly escaped from police custody in Ughelli, Delta State. The suspects were said to have escaped while being held at a police facility in the area. Following the incident, the command launched an immediate operation to track down the escapees and return […]

Tension has reportedly emerged in parts of Osun State as voters alleged that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) distributed money in polythene bags during the ongoing governorship election. According to the claims, some individuals allegedly moved around polling areas and handed out cash to voters in what residents described as an attempt to […]

Tension reportedly erupted at the polling unit of Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, during the ongoing Osun governorship election on Saturday. The incident occurred after the arrival of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Adereti, at the polling location. His presence reportedly led to a confrontation among some individuals at the polling unit, creating […]

Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers travelling along a road in Benue State, with five of the victims later rescued by security operatives. According to reports, the passengers were intercepted by the gunmen during the attack and taken into the bush. The Benue State Police Command confirmed that five victims have so far been rescued, while […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, identified as Aisha Musa, for allegedly attempting to kill her husband by poisoning his food just 40 days after their wedding. The incident reportedly occurred on August 12, 2026, in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to the Police Public Relations […]

Media personality Diiadem has responded to allegations made by her former friend, Dabota Lawson, following their recent public fallout. In her response, Diiadem said she was never a fan of Dabota, despite claims suggesting otherwise, and accused her former friend of creating that narrative herself. She also denied ever begging influencers to attend her parties, […]

Afrobeat musician and social commentator Femi Kuti has argued that Nigeria’s major challenge is not President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alone, but the deep-rooted institutional corruption that has affected the country for decades. Kuti said the problem goes beyond individual politicians, pointing to weak institutions, compromised systems and networks of powerful elites that continue to influence […]

A 64-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Aliyu, has confessed to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl at his medicine shop in Arawa Quarters, Gombe State. Aliyu, who is a grandfather, was arrested after the girl’s mother reported the incident to security authorities. During questioning on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the suspect reportedly admitted that the abuse […]

Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir has rejected calls for him to apologise over his support for a Muslim-Muslim political arrangement. Jingir maintained that he had no regrets about his position, insisting that he would continue to express his views whenever he had the opportunity. The cleric reportedly stood by his support for the political arrangement, […]

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi following an alleged comment in which he reportedly directed supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party ahead of the state governorship election. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The invitation followed the […]