Man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Lokoja
By Boluwaji Obahopo The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic disagreement at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, […]
Ibadan content creator denies filming Oloolu Masquerade
The female TikTok content creator at the centre of controversy surrounding the annual Oloolu Masquerade Festival in Ibadan, Oyo State, has denied filming the sacred Oloolu masquerade and dismissed widespread social media speculation that she had died.
NiDCOM confirms release of Nigerian girls detained in Mauritius
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls detained by immigration authorities in Mauritius, saying they are on their way back to Nairobi.
Unhealthy profit: Fresh fish vendors now using dye to fake freshness
This unwholesome trick, common among fresh fish sellers is to mark up profit in an economy that makes small business owners struggle
Abducted Kebbi High Court judge regains freedom
The High Court Judge abducted in Kebbi State one week ago, Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has regained his freedom and returned home safely.
Inside Lagos waste, flood crisis: Are local governments pulling their weight?
As mountains of refuse continue to dot major roads, markets and residential communities across
Lagos, while floods repeatedly submerge neighbourhoods after heavy rainfall, a fundamental question is increasingly being asked…
