A joint operation by police officers from Benue and Enugu States has led to the arrest of Yusuf Muhamed, a suspected kidnap gang leader, in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspect and his gang had been terrorizing several communities within the local government area, prompting the council chairman to impose a…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two traders from the Alaba-Rago Market, Abubakar Sadiq and Isah Ibrahim, to 12 months in prison for conspiracy and illegal dealing in 11 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp or marijuana. The sentencing followed their guilty pleas to charges filed by the National Drug…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a woman, Hadiza Bala, also known as Mama Sabir, for the attempted murder of her neighbour in Minna. According to a statement released on Saturday, August 30, 2025, by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the incident followed a disagreement between the two women over a domestic issue…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Isiaka Hassan, in connection with the brutal murder of a five-year-old boy, Abba Bashiru, in Tingno, Lamurde Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, revealed that the case came to…
Atalanta have reportedly turned down an offer from Bayern Munich for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. According to multiple sources, the German champions submitted a proposal for a paid loan deal with an option to buy for €28 million at the end of the season. However, Atalanta are holding out for a permanent transfer worth around…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal herbal medicine production facility in Kaduna State. The facility, known as SHIFA’UNNUR, is situated in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. Mr. Shamsuddeen Mani, Principal Regulatory Officer of NAFDAC who led the operation, revealed that the plant was sealed…
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive Secret Service protection after President Donald Trump rescinded an extension that had been granted by former President Joe Biden, according to a letter obtained by CNN. The memorandum, titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security” and dated Thursday, states:“You are hereby authorized to discontinue…
A staff member of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, identified as Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, has been abducted by gunmen in Ondo State. According to reports, Akesinro was taken from his residence in Upenme, Owo Local Government Area, at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. Confirming the incident, a senior official of the National…
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the increasing display of immoral behavior by students during “sign-out” celebrations in both tertiary institutions and secondary schools across the country. Speaking at an enlightenment campaign on government policies, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, called for urgent collaboration among all stakeholders to…
John Barnes, the former England and Liverpool star who made history as the first footballer to earn £10,000 a week, has opened up about his ongoing financial struggles and a long-running dispute with the UK tax authorities. In a revealing interview on the All Things Business podcast, Barnes sought to clarify what he describes as…
