Mother, toddler daughter die in lightning strike
The victims, identified as Kenya Glasgow and her daughter, Kennedy, were reportedly getting out of their vehicle when lightning struck them on Sunday afternoon.
455 retired police officers set to be reinstated as appeal court dismisses case against PSC
By Kingsley Omonobi The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the reinstatement of 455 senior police officers who were controversially and forcibly retired in 2025, delivering a decisive blow to the Police Service Commission (PSC) in a protracted legal battle. In a judgment delivered on April 14, 2026, the appellate court dismissed Appeal No. […]
Court clears Pretty Mike, says NDLEA failed to prove drug charge
The judge, Ambrose Lewis-Alagoa, upheld the defendants’ no-case submission, terminating the drug-related prosecution
Doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa
Dr Ogbachi was a registrar at Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), a member of the Nigerian Medical Association, and a graduate of Niger Delta University.
Flood to hit Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, 29 other states – FG
At risk are Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo …
Army raids IPOB/ESN strongholds, busts kidnapping network; recovers IEDs, cash
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Eastern Sanity have conducted a raid across the South-East, overrunning IPOB/ESN strongholds.
Boko Haram invades Benishiekh again, targets military base
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Armed members of dreaded Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have, again, launched a midnight attack on Benishiekh town along the Maiduguri–Damaturu Road, Borno State, sources have said. Read Also: Benisheikh attack: Situating security agencies’ intel response Benesheikh is the Council Headquarters of Kaga local government area of the state. The attack which started […]
Enugu community, Lejja, lays claim to cradle of civilisation in West Africa
TUCKED away in the rolling hills of Lejja, a quiet agrarian community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, lies a wonderful discovery that seems to be steadily rewriting the history of human civilisation.
Bandits demand ₦30m over kidnapped UNIJOS student
A wave of fear and outrage has gripped Nigerians following the emergence of a disturbing video showing a kidnapped student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), identified as John Arum.
Police to deploy extra security at all JAMB exam centres nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is deploying extra security at all JAMB examination centres nationwide, both overtly and covertly, to prevent any untoward incidents following what it described as “unfounded rumours” circulating regarding the safety of certain centres in a state in the North Central region.
Woman dies mid-air on flight from New York despite rescue efforts
A woman has died “suddenly” during a 17-hour flight from New York to New Zealand, despite efforts by crew members and medical professionals onboard to save her.
