The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying the family of a two-year-old girl who was found abandoned at Ramat Park in Benin City. The child, identified simply as Treasure, is of dark complexion. According to statement issued by the…
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday, July 15, pledged his “wholehearted support” to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham. Facing his last weekly grilling from MPs in parliament, Starmer said he wanted to see the next leader of his centre-left Labour party succeed. “I will give my…
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final following a consistent run in the women’s 100m hurdles this season. The World record holder accumulated 28 points from five Diamond League meetings, comfortably sealing qualification for the season-ending championship set for September 4–5 in Brussels, Belgium. Amusan currently…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a makeshift terrorist camp in Tungan Kudaduku, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, rescuing five kidnapped victims during a counter-terrorism operation. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danjal, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July…
Troops have arrested a pregnant woman allegedly transporting essential items to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno state. Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, that the suspect identified as 28-year-old Falmata Adamu, was apprehended on July 13 as troops conducted routine checkpoint operations along the Mandaragirau–Biu road. “According to the sources, the woman…
The Federal Government on Wednesday, July 15, concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at about 11:30 a.m. It also conveyed three government officials who participated in coordinating the evacuation exercise. With the arrival of the…
A youth leader, Sunday Ogoh, was k!lled after gunmen launched a fresh attack on Ondo community in Ugboju district of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, July 14, 2026 barely 48 hours after gunmen k!lled 18 people in Otukpo-Nobi community, another community in Otukpo…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has described Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, as one of the country’s most widely respected historical figures, saying his legacy extends across Nigeria and Africa. Speaking on Creative Lord TV, Sani argued that Azikiwe’s name commands broad national acceptance, citing the naming of Abuja’s international airport after the…
Former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, says four suspected terrorists critically injured during the rescue operation that freed abducted schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State later died in hospital, while other suspects are being prepared for prosecution. Speaking on Channels Television, Ngoshe said security agencies initially…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has expressed concern over what he described as growing disrespect toward some of Nigeria’s founding leaders, particularly the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. Speaking in a video shared by Creative TV on Wednesday, July 15, Sani said it is uncommon to hear young Hausa people insult prominent northern leaders such…
