UK rapper jailed for 12 years for killing student in hit-and-run
UI withdraws 226 students over abysmal academic performance
Wike dismisses ADC as ‘fake, nonexistent’ in FCT
Tinubu nominates Oyedele as finance minister

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Court summons 3 Rivers LGA Chairmen, counsellors to defend election
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: A Rivers State High Court holden in Port Harcourt has ordered three local government Chairmen, their Vice and counsellors to appear before it to state while their elections on August 30th, should not be nullified. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, had August 30th 2025 conducted council elections across […]
‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim
Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has mocked claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping equipment was recovered from their Abuja residence.
Court jails Ondo baby factory couple 14 years after 11-year trial
After an 11-year legal battle, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has secured the conviction of a high-profile couple who operated a baby factory in Ilu-Titun, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Trump says ‘too late’ for Iran to seek talks
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that it was too late for talks with Iran even though Tehran wants them.
New rules to be used at 2026 FIFA World Cup
The International Football Association Board (The IFAB), at its 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM), approved several measures designed to enhance match tempo and reduce time-wasting across the game.
El-Rufai’s N1bn rights suit against ICPC, others suffers setback
Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State’s rights enforcement suit against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others suffered a setback on Tuesday over the inability of his lawyer to serve the respondents.
Brazil’s Flamengo sack coach Filipe Luis despite 8-0 win
Flamengo shocked Brazilian football by sacking coach Filipe Luis just hours after an 8-0 win in the Campeonato Carioca semi-finals.
Blackout looms as electricity workers activate strike after 21-day ultimatum
However, it was gathered that the Minister of Power insisted that the matter fell within his ministry’s purview and should be handled accordingly.
‘Come to your senses’ – UN urges all sides in Middle East war
The United Nations on Tuesday urged all parties to “come to their senses” and end the war in the Middle East, with fear and panic spreading across the region and beyond.
Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup?
Iran have been drawn in Group G with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand and are due to play two games in Los Angeles and one in Seattle.

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