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 […]
NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Latvian Airspace
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on Friday, according to Latvia’s Defence Ministry, amid growing concern over drone incursions across Europe. The ministry said the unmanned aerial vehicle entered Latvia as a result of what it described as Russian electronic warfare. It later confirmed that the threat had been neutralised. […]
Akpabio Urges Oyebamiji to Transform Osun With State Funds
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, to ensure that state resources are used effectively to improve infrastructure and living conditions if elected. Akpabio made the call in Osogbo while campaigning for Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. He argued that Osun State receives sufficient […]
Osun Killing: APC, Accord Trade Blame as Tensions Rise
A resident of Esa-Oke, Osun State, Dele Ayegbo, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Wednesday night, heightening concerns over political violence ahead of the state governorship election. Ayegbo was reportedly attacked between 11pm and midnight near his home in the Idofin area of Esa-Oke. Two other people were also reportedly shot and taken to […]
Seven Nations Secure Places in 2027 Women’s World Cup Play-Offs
At least seven countries have secured places in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Ghana and South Africa confirmed as Africa’s representatives. Ghana booked its place after defeating Ivory Coast, while South Africa overcame Nigeria to secure the continent’s second slot. The two African teams will join Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, […]
Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez Sign Prenup Before Lisbon Wedding
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term partner, Georgina Rodriguez, agreed to keep their assets separate under a prenuptial agreement signed shortly before their wedding in Lisbon. The Al Nassr captain and Rodriguez reportedly married on Tuesday in an intimate civil ceremony attended by their children and four witnesses. Ronaldo’s mother and three siblings were reportedly absent […]
Edo Govt Faults Davido’s Call to Trump on Osun Election
The Edo State Government has criticised music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his appeal to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. Speaking during a press briefing in Benin City on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim […]
