US Missionary Kevin Rideout Freed After Nine Months In Niger
American Christian missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger, his organisation, SIM International, has confirmed. Rideout was kidnapped outside his home in Niamey, the Nigerien capital, in October 2025 by three armed men who reportedly took him to the Tillaberi region in western […]
Ogun Farmers Applaud Security Agencies Over Abducted Colleague’s Release
The Ogun State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria has commended the state government and security agencies for securing the release of poultry farmer, Oreoluwa Osonuga, who was abducted in Ikenne. Osonuga, 33, was reportedly kidnapped on August 9, 2026, while driving out of a farm settlement in Ikenne. The attackers allegedly opened […]
Police Arrest Five Over Fake Herbal Products in Kano
Police officers at the Zone One Headquarters in Kano have arrested five suspects over alleged impersonation and the production and distribution of counterfeit herbal medicines. The suspects were arrested following a complaint filed on August 10 by Abdulwahab Abubakar, Chief Executive Officer of Abdulwahab Abubakar Herbal and Islamic Clinic in Bauchi. According to the Zone […]
INEC Begins Distribution of Sensitive Materials for Osun Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials to the 30 local government areas of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. INEC National Commissioner supervising the Osun election, Kunle Ajayi, disclosed this on Friday, saying the distribution was being carried out from the Central Bank of Nigeria office in […]
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 […]
