The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with alleged threats to kidnap and kill a 50-year-old resident of Seni Salla Village in Saki and members of his family. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to Ayanlade, the suspect…
Content creator and relationship expert Geh Geh has criticised comedian Real Warri Pikin over her recent video addressing the backlash surrounding her interaction with singer Timaya on stage. In a video shared online, Geh Geh gave Real Warri Pikin 24 hours to delete the video and apologise to Nigerians, claiming that her actions amounted…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler, identified as Habibu Bello. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to Kiyawa, Bello was arrested on September 14 by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad following…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned who is constitutionally exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of the 21-day period announced for President Bola Tinubu’s vacation. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for what the Presidency described as a three-week working vacation in Europe. The Presidency…
The United States has denied visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including members of his communications team, ahead of this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to Iranian state media. Pezeshkian himself has been cleared to attend the gathering and is expected to address the UN General Assembly…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member found to have extorted candidates. JAMB disclosed the decision in its bulletin on Monday, September 21, as part of its renewed efforts to tackle fraud and misconduct within the examination and admission system. The Board said its campaign against fraudulent…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and its presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, have filed a lawsuit challenging the N200 million campaign advertising permit fee imposed on presidential candidates by the Abia State Government. The suit, marked HU/214/2026, was filed at the Abia State High Court in Umuahia. Governor Alex Otti, the state Attorney-General, the Abia State…
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with Vice President Kashim Shettima designated to lead Nigeria’s delegation. The decision means Tinubu will be absent from the UN General Assembly’s high-level gathering for the third consecutive year, having also been represented by Shettima…
Jennifer Eckhart, a podcast host and former associate producer at Fox Business, has died at the age of 36. According to the New York Post, citing authorities, Eckhart was found dead at her home in Martin County, Florida, on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said she appeared to have died by…
Media personality Nedu has spoken about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, saying the economic situation is making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Nigerians to survive. In a video shared online, Nedu said many Nigerians work hard and receive their salaries, but their earnings are quickly depleted by the rising cost of basic…
