Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Lead 2026 Headies Nominations
By Chinedu Echianu Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr and Tems are among the leading Nigerian artistes nominated for the 2026 Headies Awards, with established stars and emerging acts competing across several major categories. The organisers of the prestigious awards unveiled the nominees ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled to hold in […]
Police Bust 12.5m Email BEC Ring, Trace ₦3.6bn Crypto Fraud
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested David Adeyemi-Temitope over a global Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme involving 12.5 million victim email logs across 50 countries. Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Akaninyene Ezima, disclosed the breakthrough on Wednesday in Abuja. Temitope was arrested on July 20 at Megamound Estate, […]
FG Orders Review of Major Road Concession Agreements
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has ordered a review of concession agreements on major roads across the country following the worsening condition of the Benin-Asaba Expressway. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the directive on Tuesday after inspecting the troubled highway, where motorists and commuters have endured prolonged gridlock and hardship. Umahi expressed […]
NCPC Celebrates Sultan at 70, Hails Interfaith Leadership
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has hailed the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his role in promoting interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria as he clocks 70. NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, described the Sultan as a shining example of bridge-building and tolerance, particularly through […]
Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Trump Orders US Flags Lowered
By Julian Osamoto Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter, who rose from humble beginnings in Tennessee to become one of the world’s most celebrated entertainers, had a career spanning more […]
Police uncover Ogun baby factory, rescue pregnant women, children
By Julain Osamoto Police in Ogun State have uncovered an alleged baby factory in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects. The operation was carried out on August 24 following intelligence on alleged human trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility. Among those rescued were two women […]
Dolly Parton: 10 Songs That Defined Her Legacy
By Julian Osamoto Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving behind a musical legacy that spanned more than six decades. The singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist wrote thousands of songs and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Her music often drew from her childhood, family, […]
Edo Queens Thrash AS GNN 7-0 in WAFU-B Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigerian champions Edo Queens made a flying start to their CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying campaign with a commanding 7-0 victory over Nigerien side AS GNN in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Chioma Moses stole the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick, while Anastasia Doosuur scored twice. Aminat Folorunso and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi completed the rout […]
CGC Adeniyi Pledges Full Support for LA 2028 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi has pledged maximum support for Nigeria’s beach volleyball players as they begin preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Adeniyi made the commitment in Abuja while hosting Pamela Bawa and Esther Mbah, who made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic qualification […]
FCT Police Arrest 9, Hand Over Drugs to NDLEA
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested nine suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs during coordinated raids in Abuja. According to a statement by the command, the operations targeted criminal hideouts across Lugbe, Mabushi, and Durumi, led by Divisional Police Officers alongside the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). […]