The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Audu Williams in connection with the m8rder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango. Esther’s body was discovered on July 7, 2026, in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the West Coast Region. In a statement on Monday, July 13, 2026, the police…
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that 93 percent of inmates in Nigerian prisons are state offenders, with only 7 percent held for federal offences, adding that a significant proportion of these inmates do not require incarceration in the first place. Speaking on Wednesday evening, July 15 at the Regional…
Actress Uche Ogbodo says going forward, she will not publicly comment on her failed marriage to her ex-husband, BobbyMaris, unless the need arises. In a post shared on IG this morning, Uche said she understands how everyone has an opinion to share about her personal life, but in actual sense, no one knows the full…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions (FHI) Sector, has given the Federal Government a 15-day ultimatum to address the alleged victimisation of its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna. The union warned that it would embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike if its demands are…
Leandro Trossard has completed a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Besiktas. The 31-year-old spent three-and-a-half years with the Gunners after joining the club from Brighton in January 2023. The Belgian forward has signed a three-year contract with Besiktas, which includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months for a reported €18…
United States Vice President, JD Vance, has accused some persons in the Israeli government of orchestrating a covert campaign aimed at undermining him over the Trump administration’s efforts to negotiate a deal with Iran. Speaking with Joe Rogan on his podcast, broadcast on Wednesday, Vance downplayed Israel’s alleged political influence on US policies in…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the state. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 16, 2026 said the move is aimed at protecting public morality and promoting Islamic values. …
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali nearly came close to quitting football after the heartbreaking loss of both his parents within a matter of weeks. His representative, Mohammed Lawal, disclosed this months after the player’s shocking departure from South African Premiership side Chippa United. Recall that Nwabali lost his father, Chief Godspower Nwabali, in…
The Senior Pastor of the Universal Reformed Christian Church (NKST), Andyar Ishan Classis, Saghev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Rev. Samuel Gbinde, has di£d days after regaining freedom from his abductors. Rev. Gbinde was reportedly kidnapped about two weeks ago alongside two members of his congregation. Although the victims…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy on the body of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 15, the command’s spokesperson, SP…
