NDLEA arrests influencer over $28m cocaine shipment bound for UK
…Agency seizes 184.5kg cocaine, arrests two suspects in Lagos A Nigerian social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as “KC Luxury”, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over his alleged links to an international cocaine trafficking network. The arrest according to BBC, followed the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of […]
Delta community laments unabated environmental disaster one month after oil well eruption
By Ochuko Akuopha When oil well 14 in the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30, operated by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), suddenly erupted in the early hours of June 26, 2026, terrified residents of Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, had hoped the situation would be brought under control within days. Residents […]
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.
Man gets death sentence for stabbing friend to death in Kano
Tanimu, alongside Martins Joseph of Unguwa Uku Quarters, Kano, was convicted on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, abetment and culpable homicide.
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.
Govs don’t regard tackling insecurity as priority — Folarin, Afenifere scribe
…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police …Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun …Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North …Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe …Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political […]
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…
Thousands begin journey home from Morocco border with Spain
The Spanish government announced on Friday evening that at least 48,000 of the 60,000 people who entered Ceuta in recent days had returned to Morocco.
Man buried in mud, baby swept away, 10 perish as pains ‘rain’ in Calabar
A family lost four children and another family, a father was buried in the mud while trying to salvage his children from being swept away
