A 25-year-old woman, Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to community sources, the incident occurred after the suspect allegedly invited the child’s mother and her baby to live in her…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026. The suspects were identified as…
France winger Michael Olise has made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player to register seven assists in a single tournament. The Bayern Munich playmaker broke the previous record of six assists, set by Brazilian legend Pelé at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Olise reached the milestone during France’s 6-4 defeat to England…
A 64-year-old Nigerian man has graduated as a registered nurse in the United Kingdom, saying he hopes his achievement will inspire others to pursue higher education regardless of their age. John Adesoye, who grew up in Nigeria, previously worked as an electronics technician in Greece before relocating to the UK in 2013, where he…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) after emerging victorious in the association’s national election. Announcing the results at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja on Sunday, July 19, Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), Aham Ejelam, said Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes,…
Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final on Sunday, July 19. Substitute Ferran Torres proved to be Spain’s match-winner, scoring the only goal in the second half of extra time to secure La Roja’s second World Cup title and end Argentina’s reign as…
France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting twice in France’s third-place play-off victory over England at the 2026 tournament. The brace took the Real Madrid forward’s World Cup tally to 22 goals, moving him past Lionel Messi’s previous record. Mbappé also strengthened his claim for…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has compared President Bola Tinubu to Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader for his economic reform agenda. Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner held at the Imo State Government House. According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 18,…
Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian artisanal miners have been arrested for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Amba Community, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The suspects were apprehended during a security operation led by the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, at an illegal mining site on…
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a free transfer to Turkish club Bursaspor. The club confirmed the signing on Friday through a video shared on its official X account. Announcing the arrival of the Nigerian international, Bursaspor said the deal was part of its preparations for the new season. “Our club has reached an…
