Police has arrested a pastor for allegedly s3xually exploiting a 13-year-old girl in Mpape, Abuja. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 2 August 2025, at about 1803 hours, when a resident of Dogo Block Off Mashafa Road, Mpape, reported that her daughter, (named withheld), aged 13, had left home for four…
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and his Argentinian rapper girlfriend, Nicki Nicole, have reportedly parted ways just 13 days after confirming their relationship publicly. The couple first went public in late August, following months of speculation. Nicole, 25, had previously travelled to Barcelona to celebrate the 18-year-old footballer’s birthday in July, an event that drew media…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), succeeding DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. CSP Hundeyin brings a strong academic and professional background to the role. He holds a BA in English from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology and…
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola in the central Kasai province, with 15 deaths reported since late August, according to Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba. Speaking in Kinshasa on Thursday, September 4, Kamba said the outbreak—the country’s 16th—was first detected on August 20 in a…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off an illegal chemical and water packaging facility operating in the Damangaza district of Apo Waru, Federal Capital Territory. According to Mr. Embugushiki Godiya, Head of NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Unit in Abuja, the operation followed intelligence reports on illicit manufacturing activities…
Authorities in Redstone Township, Pennsylvania, have arrested James Russell, 65, and Carly Kahl, 41, for allegedly keeping their five children—aged 5 to 14—confined in a locked, dungeon-style room inside their home. According to police, the children were held in a bedroom secured from the outside with three deadbolts and no door handle, while surveillance cameras…
The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, along with several key figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over alleged criminal offenses. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, the police stated that the individuals are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public…
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two suspected vandals, Idris Garba (21) and Saifullahi Alkasim (28), for attempting to vandalize electric transformer cables in Minna. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects—both residents of Alagbado, Minna—were caught in the act by operatives from ‘B’ Division on the morning of September 1,…
The UK government is set to introduce new legislation in England that will prohibit the sale of energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Prime Energy to anyone under the age of 16. The ban will cover purchases from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines, and online platforms as part of a wider effort to reduce…
On Wednesday, September 3, President Bola Tinubu stated that his administration’s bold economic reforms are yielding positive results, restoring Nigeria’s position and earning the country renewed respect on the global stage. The President made these remarks at the State House during a meeting with His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the…
