The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three women over their alleged involvement in a child trafficking syndicate accused of selling a four-year-old boy for N2 million. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He said the suspects were arrested by operatives attached to…
Senegal have dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thiaw, who was appointed in December 2024, oversaw a difficult campaign in which Senegal lost their opening two Group I matches to France and Norway. A convincing 5-0 victory over Iran in their final group game secured…
Nigerian comedian Funnybone has said that becoming “born again” does not automatically heal childhood trauma or personality disorders, stressing the importance of addressing mental and emotional health alongside spiritual growth. The entertainer, who is a Catholic, shared his views in a post on Instagram, urging religious institutions to acknowledge that spiritual conversion alone is not…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The abduction occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to members of the victim’s family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the incident using Mr. Kolawole’s…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African Premier Division side Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 30-year-old returns to the Chilli Boys after spending the last seven months without competitive football, a period that affected both his club career and his place in the Super Eagles squad. Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s…
The Federal Government has approved a new registration fee of ₦50,000 for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), effective from 2027. The new fee represents an increase of about 82 percent from the current registration fee of ₦27,500. The approval was…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for a complete overhaul of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder described Nigeria’s absence from the tournament as a major disappointment and urged the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 32-year-old man, Adetokunbo Adeshina, for allegedly threatening and extorting members of the public through phone calls. The Command’s spokesperson, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, announced the arrest in a statement issued on Friday, July 10, 2026. According to Shola, the suspect…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has responded to claims by Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi that he was harassed by airport officials, alleging instead that Obi violated parking regulations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In a statement issued on Friday, July 10, Keyamo said an internal investigation…
The Nigerian Army has announced the unconditional release of the 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted in Oyo State on May 15, saying the victims regained their freedom on Friday, July 10, following a coordinated security operation. In a statement, the Army said the operation was led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2…
