Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Neutralise Six Others, Recover ₦5 Million Ransom in Delta State

The Delta State Police Command has successfully dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate responsible for terrorizing communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area, arresting five suspects and recovering ₦5 million in ransom. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, stating that the recovered money was part of the…

“I extend my apologies for the misunderstanding,” Burna Boy clarifies amid Afrobeats debate.

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has finally addressed the long-running controversy surrounding his past remarks claiming he doesn’t make “Afrobeats” music. In a recent podcast interview, the Grammy winner set the record straight, explaining that his comment wasn’t a slight toward the genre or its artists. From the beginning of his career, Burna said he’s always…

One person dies in crane accident at Lagos construction site

The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed off a construction site following a serious crane accident that occurred during crane operations at the location. Preliminary investigations by the Commission’s officials, who promptly responded to the scene, revealed that the crane operator, Rotimi Adesina, suffered fatal injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Lekki Phase…

Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide signs with AS Roma

Super Falcons forward Omorinsola Babajide has officially completed her transfer to Italian Serie A Women’s club AS Roma. The club confirmed the signing on its website, revealing that Babajide has agreed to a two-year contract. The 26-year-old joined the Giallorosse on a free transfer after her contract with Spanish Liga F side UD Tenerife expired…

University staff to launch nationwide protest on August 6

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to launch nationwide protests over withheld salaries spanning more than three and a half months, the failure to implement consequential adjustments related to the national minimum wage, and other outstanding issues. Previously, NAAT issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government demanding improved welfare for its…

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