Category: Today’s News

Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has publicly called out her estranged husband, actor Frederick Leonard, accusing him of deliberately delaying their ongoing divorce proceedings.    In a series of posts shared via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday morning, June 9, Ovire also leveled heavy allegations against Leonard, claiming he is involved in an extramarital affair with…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits in connection with ongoing investigations into criminal activities in Bagudo Local Government Area, including the recent reported killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officers.   In a statement released, the state police command public relations officer SP Bashir Usman, said the suspects were…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a man, Paul Oweleke, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly using a social media platform to incite Nigerians to support a military coup against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Oweleke was docked before Justice Akintoye Aluko on a two-count charge relating…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the d3ath of three persons following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State.   The Corporation added that four coaches left the rail track during the incident which occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026.   The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits in connection with ongoing investigations into criminal activities in Bagudo Local Government Area, including the recent k!lling of three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps.   The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 8, 2026….

Rachael Alamu, the principal of Community High School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has dismissed reports claiming that the kidnappers holding her, students, and teachers are demanding N1 billion or the introduction of Sharia law. In a video released on Monday, Alamu said the kidnappers have only demanded the release of…

Ghana’s recurring “no bed syndrome” has once again exposed deep weaknesses in the country’s healthcare system, raising serious questions about why major hospital projects worth millions of dollars remain underutilised while patients struggle to access emergency care. The issue came into sharp focus recently at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, where congestion…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected claims circulating on social media and other platforms that the government has conducted a cabinet reshuffle, labelling the information as false and misleading. In a statement released on June 6, the party called on the public to ignore these reports and to avoid sharing unverified information. The NDC…

Emmanuel Nwokolo, the suspected leader of a cult group who was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, has said the k!llings allegedly carried out by his group left him haunted and unable to sleep.   Speaking to journalists, Nwokolo, said he joined the group after being promised a better life. “It is true that…

Nigeria may be forced to consider striking back after a wave of anti-Nigerian violence in South Africa has pushed some citizens to seek evacuation, the Federal Government has announced. According to officials, flights that were meant to begin returning Nigerians on Monday, June 8, have been pushed back due to joint document checks and screening…