Gunmen have attacked a cattle settlement in Agu-Ifite, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing four herders and slaughtering several cattle. The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The victims, identified as brothers from the same family, were named as Mohammed Bujumi, Hassan Bujumi, Abubakar Bujumi and…
French football icon Zinedine Zidane has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the France national team on a contract running until June 2030. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, stating that the former Real Madrid manager has signed his contract and will be officially presented…
A Nigerian businessman, Lawal Hamisu, on Tuesday, July 21, asked a Shari’a Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to order his former wife, Maman Muhammad, to vacate his house following the breakdown of their marriage. Counsel to the petitioner, H.B. Debo, told the court that Hamisu had already pronounced divorce on Muhammad three times…
Retail outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across parts of the country. NNPCL filling stations in Abuja and surrounding areas raised the price from N1,155 per litre to N1,270 per litre, representing an increase of N115 per litre.…
Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh debate on social media after liking a post that described FIFA as “one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet.” The post, shared by a journalist, criticised FIFA’s governance and decision-making, accusing the world football governing body of widespread corruption. Ronaldo’s verified account was seen among those who liked…
A cruise ship has been hit by its third norovirus outbreak since May, raising fresh concerns about the spread of the highly contagious stomach virus onboard. The latest outbreak occurred aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird during a voyage that began in Sitka on July 10. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old cleaner, Mohammed Dan-Azumi, for allegedly stealing a 2016 Toyota Corolla Sport worth about ₦18 million belonging to a medical doctor serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect was…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), its benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday after the conclusion of the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, held in Abuja from July 20 to July 21. “The committee decided as follows:…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, over allegations of impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence, and the unlawful use of medical equipment. Ekpeme was arrested by officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South following a complaint filed by Mrs. Edemawan Samuel, 45. She alleged that…
La Liga President Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, accusing the governing body of damaging the football industry and calling for a change in leadership. Speaking after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tebas criticised FIFA’s management of the game, including reports that the 2030…
