Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has confirmed the arrest of 34 foreign nationals found occupying a building on Lagos Island without valid immigration documentation or a clear explanation of their activities in Nigeria. Speaking during a media briefing, Fatai said the operation followed intelligence reports about a large number of foreign nationals residing…
Real Madrid have reportedly identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández as their top transfer target after ending their pursuit of Michael Olise, according to a report by Madrid Universal citing AS. The Spanish club is said to have shifted its focus toward strengthening midfield options as manager José Mourinho plans further changes to his squad. Real…
Former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni, has revealed that the Federal Government was prepared to implement a N150,000 minimum wage but faced opposition from state governments, local councils, and private sector representatives over affordability concerns. Speaking at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series and Awards in Abuja, Goni said the…
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has been linked to an alleged leak of court evidence in the ongoing trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. During proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, the prosecution urged the court to admit statements made by the defendants,…
The ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment screening exercise in Oyo State has recorded a poor turnout, raising concerns among officials of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) over equitable state representation in federal recruitment. According to FCC officials, only 472 of the 941 candidates shortlisted from Oyo State attended the screening exercise. The commission described the turnout…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has issued a warning to the public, students, employers, and other stakeholders against enrolling in or depending on accounting qualifications provided by institutions that lack the legal authority to regulate or certify accounting professionals in Ghana. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, ICAG indicated that…
A girl has suffered from horrific facial burns from a squishy toy after engaging in a social media trend that went wrong. The girl’s father said he saw his daughter’s skin “coming off” and ending up in her mouth during the horrific incident. Violet Zerbst, 10, had decided to microwave a gel-filled fidget toy in…
An 11-year-old boy was rushed to hospital following a stabbing incident in Blackburn, with a boy of the same age detained on suspicion of assault. Lancashire Police revealed that officers were summoned shortly before 7pm on Monday, June 22, after reports of a stabbing in the Fishmoor Drive area. Emergency services, including an air ambulance,…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the Vegetable Market kidnapping incident in Benin City. LIB reported that gunmen abducted a woman at the popular market on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The woman was with her husband and children when the gunmen arrived at the scene and whisked…
A former footballer Jorge ‘Garda’ Sánchez, 56, has been arrested on suspicion of k!lling his mother after she was found de@d in her home. Delia Mercedes Romero de Sánchez, 86, was discovered lifeless on Friday afternoon, June 19, with at least one serious head injury. The exact cause of de@th will be determined by a…
