Osun election: Suspected political thugs attack Aree’s palace
The monarch, while speaking with newsmen in Iree on Friday, said the incident occurred at about 2am when two Sienna vehicles allegedly arrived at the palace, and the occupants fired shots into the air before shooting at the gate of the palace.
One judgment, thirty-six rulebooks: the compliance bill facing Nigeria’s digital gaming operators
On 22 November 2024, a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court struck down the National Lottery Act 2005. Twenty months on, the result is not deregulation but multiplication: operators that once relied on a single federal licence now negotiate a separate regime in every state where they accept a stake. For businesses built on software […]
US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity
An American Christian missionary, Kevin Rideout, has been released to U.S. officials after spending over nine months in captivity in Niger.
Adeleke vows to probe killings in Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to set up independent inquiry commission to probe the political killings in the state.
102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub
A 102-year-old great-grandfather has died in hospital days after he was allegedly assaulted at a pub in Cwmbran, South Wales.
BBNaija 11: Barry explains why he chose Goddessa over Neche
Barry disclosed this on Thursday during a conversation with Goddessa, who questioned whether his feelings for her were genuine or mainly driven by sexual attraction.
FG urges wealthy Nigerians, organisations to build fire stations
Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Adeyemi Samuel Olumode, gave the charge at a One-Day National Stakeholders’ Summit on Fire Safety, held on Thursday in Abuja.
World Cup failure: ‘I’m not afraid of being sacked’ — Madugu
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament were ended on Thursday after the Super Falcons suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the qualifying playoffs.
Maresca uncertain over Rodri’s future at Man City
City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for the midfielder.
Police parade 14 kidnap suspects, recover 5 AK-47 rifles, 310 rounds in Enugu
Giwa disclosed that the suspects had been linked to the abduction of a man at Mgbabuowa/Aguobuowa, Ezeagu, on May 25, 2026, for which N5.5 million ransom was allegedly collected.
Police arrest 29-yr-old man for desecrating Qur’an for ritual in Zuru
Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, in a statement on Friday, said the incident occurred on 9th August 2026 at about 1900hrs in the Zango Area, Zuru.
