The United States has introduced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion, with immediate family members of offenders also facing possible visa restrictions under the new measures.

According to the report, the victims were safely reunited with their families after the kidnappers fled on sighting the troops.

THE Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, yesterday, condemned the massacre of 23 farmers by suspected armed bandits in Sauna District of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted on 23 July 2026 at Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Titilola Akinlawon, has faulted the current structure of the Nigerian Law School, arguing that it no longer provides aspiring lawyers with the practical legal training required for effective legal practice.

The Conservator of the Cross River National Park, Mr. Joseph Ntui, has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of Cross River’s rainforest, disclosing that about 14,000 hectares of tropical rainforest were lost in 2025 alone, resulting in the emission of an estimated eight million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Monaco’s French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday.

The Arewa Development and Advocacy Network (ADNAN) has endorsed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman’s call for the Commission to receive direct funding from the Federation Account, urging the National Assembly to urgently enact reforms that would guarantee the electoral body’s financial autonomy. In a statement issued on Friday by its Convener, Dr. Ahmadu […]

According to reports, the first crash occurred at about 12:05 a.m. on the outbound carriageway towards Ibadan, involving five articulated trucks and a Toyota Sienna vehicle.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Malawi on Sunday in Morocco as they seek a record-extending 11th continental title. The tournament, originally scheduled for March, will hold from July 26 to Aug. 16, with 16 teams competing for Africa’s women’s football title. Nigeria, the […]

Matawalle maintained that such actions neither strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions nor contribute meaningful solutions to the country’s pressing socio-economic and security challenges.

He urged religious leaders to translate the principles of the Code into practical action through sermons, public engagement and community-based peace initiatives instead of allowing them to remain lofty ideals.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved three new AI-integrated postgraduate programmes for American Open University Nigeria (A-Global), clearing the institution to admit its first master’s degree students in the 2026/2027 academic session. According to a statement issued on Friday, the approval covers the full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Information Technology (MIT), […]

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, has warned that anyone who assaults medical personnel in hospitals across the state should be prepared to face prosecution and possible imprisonment.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.