Bandits have k!lled two children, injured six others and abducted three residents during an attack on Rafin Ciyawa village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Residents said the attackers stormed the village around 12:30 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, firing sporadically and throwing the community into panic. A resident, Zubairu…
‘ Turkish club, Galatasaray have reportedly received a €120m offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Turkish transfer insider Serhan Türk reported that Galatasaray have two distinct €120m proposals on the table, one from a European club and another from Saudi Arabia, though the identity of the Saudi club…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician and ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his official campaign spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday morning, July 2, expressing deep appreciation to Atiku for the confidence…
A lot of crimes have been committed by people covering their number plates, and they have turned into a status symbol. I have directed police officers to arrest anyone without number plates or covering their number plates- IGP Tunji Disu The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, says the police force is working towards ending…
The Nigerian naira maintained a steady posture against the US dollar on Thursday, July 2, 2026, showcasing relative stability across both the official market and the parallel market as the premium between the two segments continued to narrow. According to live foreign exchange data, the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate opened…
A fresh attempt by suspected armed men to infiltrate the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, was thwarted on Wednesday, July 1, after security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle that left one of the assailants de@d. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11pm when the gunmen…
TV personality Karamo Brown has opened up about his relationship with Jesse Smollett, saying he is convinced he has found the right person. Speaking during an interview with E! News, Karamo confirmed their relationship, describing Jesse as his equal. He said it feels good to have someone he can trust completely and feel…
US President Donald Trump debuted his new Air Force One on Wednesday, featuring roomier seats, golden accents, and significantly higher-tech amenities than the 30-year-old aircraft it replaced. The inaugural flight of the newest member of the Air Force fleet traveled from the White House to the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has said Nigeria’s security challenges require both practical action and divine intervention, while urging Christians to reject retaliation and promote peaceful coexistence. Speaking during an address in Washington, D.C., in a video shared on YouTube on July 1, 2026, Adeboye said lasting…
Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in dramatic fashion after surrendering a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Belgium in the Round of 32, according to Flashscore. The Lions of Teranga took control through goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, while Sadio Mané, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismail Jakobs, Papa Gueye and Idrissa Gana Gueye…
