Akwa Ibom Police Intensify Traffic Law Enforcement
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists and other road users against violating traffic laws, saying offenders will face legal action. The command said it would sustain its statewide traffic enforcement exercise across the state’s 31 local government areas. In a statement issued in Uyo on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon […]
Adegoke, Alagbe Clash Over ADC Oyo Governorship Ticket
Mr Taofeek Adegoke has declared himself the authentic governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Oyo State for the 2027 general elections. Adegoke made the declaration while reacting to claims by another aspirant, Gbemileke Alagbe, who reportedly said he was the ADC’s governorship candidate for the election. Adegoke, who is the Aare Egbe […]
Kemi Adeosun Mourns Husband, Recalls 33 Years Together
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has described the death of her husband, Adeniyi Adeosun, as painful while expressing gratitude for the years they spent together. Adeosun spoke on Thursday during the funeral service for her husband, who died in Lagos on August 5 at the age of 62. “I’m heartbroken, I’ve found it difficult […]
Gumi Urges Sharia States to Fund Marriage Support
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said governments operating under Shariah law should use public funds to support marriage arrangements for people who cannot afford to marry. Gumi made the position known in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, arguing that governments in Shariah-governed societies have a responsibility to address social challenges arising […]
BBNaija 11: Chimsom Says Bluethopia Washes His Underwear
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Chimsom Chuka, has revealed that his fellow housemate, Bluethopia, has shown increasing affection for him, including washing his underwear. Chimsom made the disclosure during a private conversation with Kamsy on Thursday night, saying the gesture had made him reconsider his feelings towards Bluethopia. According to him, he was surprised […]
Niger Police Arrest 147 Suspects in Crackdown on Thuggery
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 147 suspects in separate operations targeting criminal hideouts, thuggery and other alleged offences across the state. The command said 139 suspects were arrested in Suleja and surrounding communities following a reported violent rally and unlawful assembly in the area. In a crime bulletin issued on Friday, the police […]
19-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Alleged Attempt to Poison Husband
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Aisha Musa, for allegedly attempting to poison her husband in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area. The police said the suspect, who had been married for about 40 days, allegedly mixed a poisonous substance into her husband’s food on August 12, 2026. According to the […]
UK Sets 24-Week Target for Asylum Appeal Decisions
The UK government has introduced a 24-week target for deciding certain asylum and immigration appeals as it seeks to reduce a growing backlog and speed up the removal of people without a legal right to remain in the country. The target, which took effect on August 12, applies to new appeals before the First-tier Tribunal […]
Fayose Raises Alarm Over Political Thuggery Ahead Of Osun Election
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has expressed concern over alleged rising political thuggery in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. His comments followed a video shared on Thursday by Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, which purportedly showed the arrest of suspected political thugs allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress. The video […]
Prichard Colón Dies at 33 After 2015 Boxing Injury
Former Puerto Rican boxing prospect Prichard Colón has died at the age of 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury that left him in a persistent vegetative state. Colón’s death was announced on Thursday by his father and former coach, Richard Colón, in a Facebook post. He thanked those who had supported […]
