One of the farmers abducted by gunmen in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has died in captivity, while five other kidnapping victims have been rescued in separate operations across the state. The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, disclosed the development during a briefing by its commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye. Gunmen…
A 70-year-old farmer, identified as Mr. Ngwe Weyi, has been killed in an early morning attack along the Zanhwran-Nkiedonwro Road in Teegbe village, Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, according to a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the…
A Nigerian woman identified as Uzoma has been promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Army. Uzoma announced the achievement in a post on X on Sunday, August 9, 2026. “Today, I proudly wear the rank of CAPTAIN. The journey has been nothing short of a blessing, and I’m…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Elijah Ahmed for allegedly stealing eight refrigerators from a hotel where he worked. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued over the weekend, noting that five of the stolen refrigerators were recovered from the suspect. According to the police,…
Nigerian singer Davido has taken another swipe at Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The music star questioned the governor’s communication skills following a recent public post by Okpebholo.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has described Italy’s Serie A as one of the best football leagues in the world, saying he is proud and grateful to compete at such a high level. The Nigerian goalkeeper made the remarks in an interview with The Guardian after an impressive campaign with Udinese, where he kept…
Suspected kidnappers have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of passengers travelling in three commercial buses along the Itobe-Achigili-Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attacks, according to local sources, occurred separately within a two-hour period on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at locations close to each other along the highway. The…
Operatives of the Obantoko Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake clergyman, Kehinde Makinde, popularly known as “Pastor Kenny,” for allegedly defrauding members of the public under the guise of conducting spiritual deliverance. Makinde was arrested on Monday, August 3, 2026, at about 4:45 p.m. in Ibadan, Oyo State, following…
Two men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman over her inability to pay a market levy in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly occurred at a public market on Monday, August 10, 2026. The suspects, identified as Terwase Aye Abere and Mayange Aondowase, both from Igbor village…
UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a “fundamental breach of trust” and “deception” over its handling of a proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. In a joint “open letter to the football family” released on Monday, the three confederations criticised FIFA…
