The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspects for possession of suspected fake United States currency totalling $1,000 in Minna. Spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspects, Abba Ibrahim and Abdulazeez Muhammad, were arrested by surveillance patrol team. According to the PPRO, the…
The captain of Cape Verde has been accused of r@pe by a team translator after he allegedly entered her hotel room and choked her, according to reports. Ryan Mendes, 36, who has played in all three of the African island country’s World Cup games so far, was accused of s£xually ass@ulting a Brazilian…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a tricycle and a consignment of solar generators and panels suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation along the Potiskum–Maiduguri highway. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the interception was made at about 8:00 p.m. on June 26, 2026 by troops…
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, has waded into the case of a man identified as Ekene Agala, who was beaten to a stupor by a mob and security operatives over alleged N2m theft. The incident occurred in Enugu State contrary to initial social media reports. A viral video showing the man with severely…
A 13-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly gang r@ped by nearly a dozen people over four days in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar, India, sparking widespread public outrage. A case involving the alleged s3xual exploitation of a Class 8 student in Sriganganagar has led to multiple arrests and an extensive police investigation, with new details continuing to emerge…
Canada has booked their place in the World Cup Round of 16 after scoring a stoppage-time winner to edge South Africa 1-0 in their knockout-stage clash. Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio broke the deadlock with a late stoppage-time strike to send the co-hosts into the last 16. The 92nd-minute goal sent Canada through to the…
Former presidential aide and political commentator Reno Omokri has sparked discussion on social media after sharing a strongly worded defense of Nigeria’s international reputation and the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a Facebook post published on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Omokri challenged what he described as long-standing negative perceptions about Nigeria, particularly…
Founder and Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has called for any sale of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana’s retail banking business to be reserved for an indigenous Ghanaian company, arguing that the country’s financial sector should create greater opportunities for local ownership. In a brief but pointed post on his official Facebook page…
Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, cannot be taken by his own words. Naija Newsreports that Oshiomhole, in an interview with ‘Mic On Podcast’ on Sunday, pointed out that Peter Obi failed to keep his promise to stay put in…
Colombia captain James Rodríguez has spoken warmly about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the Portuguese superstar as a role model and one of the most influential figures in football. Speaking before their clash against Portugal, James recalled the support he received from Ronaldo when he arrived at Real Madrid, revealing that the five-time Ballon…
