Despite the conflicting statements, IPOB led by Nnamdi Kanu insists that Mr Kanu remains the group’s leader and his decisions are final. Nnamdi Kanu, the […]
Year: 2026
Video Shows Alleged APC Campaign Team Throwing Bread to Residents Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election
A viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after individuals alleged to be members of the campaign team of Biodun Oyebanji were […]
Anambra Police Rescue Pregnant Teen, Arrest Suspect Over Child Abuse Case
(Police. Photo by Daily Trust) The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 15-year-old pregnant girl and arrested a suspect over alleged child £xpl0it@ti0n […]
"Dagnabbit, We Got Hormuzled": Jimmy Kimmel Prods Trump On Iran Deal
American presidents are like Asterix, Obelix, and that indomitable Gaulish village. The only thing they fear is the sky falling on their heads. And late-night […]
“Your impact will be forever felt” – May Edochie writes tribute to Alex Ekubo following his burial
May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has written a tribute to the late actor Alex Ekubo. Sharing a candlelight photo on […]
Iran to lodge formal complaint over US World Cup visa conditions for players and coaches
Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football’s world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the US at the World […]
Delta Athletics Boss Wants Home-Based Athletes To Prove Worth At Commonwealth Games Trials
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Chairman of the Delta State Athletics Association, Chief Malik Itiako Ikpokpo, has charged home-based athletes preparing to compete at the All […]
“Reports Of 34 Deaths False” — Polaris Bank, Lagos Fire Service Confirm No Casualties In Broad Street Branch Fire, Say Blaze Was Swiftly Contained
Polaris Bank has dismissed reports claiming that more than 34 people died in Thursday’s fire incident at its Broad Street branch on Lagos Island, describing […]
194-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes World's Oldest Known Land Animal
Some animals live much longer than humans, but one tortoise has lived through nearly two centuries. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise from St Helena, is […]
NSIB Launches Probe Into Deadly Benue River Boat Accident
( Captain Alex Badeh Jr. Photo by Captain Alex Badeh Jr.) The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun an investigation into the boat @ccid£nt […]
“EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over $320,000 G-Wagon Import Fraud” — Two Nigerians Allegedly Paid For Same Vehicle Under U.S.-Based Syndicate Scheme
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle […]
#EkitiDecides2026: Meet the 14 candidates seeking Ekiti’s governorship seat
Among those seeking to challenge Governor Oyebanji’s re-election bid are former governorship aspirants, medical professionals, lawyers, businessmen, diplomats and younger politicians hoping to break the […]
Iran issues new transit rules for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Friday, issued a notice outlining procedures for vessels seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the period covered by the Iran – […]
Police debunk kidnapping report in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that passengers were kidnapped along the Kabba-Okene Road on June 17, describing […]
BREAKING: NESt 2026 Seeks Unified Action on Nigeria’s Environmental Crisis
The Federal Government says Environmental Sustainability should be viewed as a national development imperative for public health, food and energy security. Minister of Environment, Balarabe […]
Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Arrest Order Against Omoyele Sowore
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to immediately reverse the reported revocation of the bail granted to activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, describing the development […]
“Witness Affirms FEC Extract” — Agunloye’s $6bn Mambilla Fraud Trial Continues As Court Adjourns To July 2 After Cross-Examination
The trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, continued on Thursday, June 18, 2026, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High […]
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally US President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the US […]
Six Arrested as Police Uncover ₦7.7 Billion Telecom Scam Network
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested six suspects in connection with an alleged telecommunications fraud scheme valued at over ₦7.7 billion, leading to the […]
‘Wingmen’ aircraft takes spotlight at ILA Berlin airshow as Europe continues rearming
Several defense firms unveiled new ‘wingmen’ aircraft designed to accompany fighter jets at the ILA Berlin airshow as European nations begin to rearm. As conflicts […]