Police arrest 123 for violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations, recover pistol

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 123 motorists for allegedly driving vehicles without registration plates or with concealed number plates.  The arrests were made as part of the police command’s ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state  The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the…

Nigerian and Zimbabwean nationals arrested in India for allegedly duping 63-year-old retired govt officer

Police have arrested Nigerian and Zimbabwean nationals for allegedly duping a retired Central Government officer of Rs 13.10 lakh in India.    Acting on the directions of Police Commissioner Pankaj Nain, the cyber crime police on Sunday, July 13, 2026, arrested the Zimbabwean, Tapuwa, who had come to India on a student visa, and the…

BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds Order Stopping INEC from Recognising ADC State Congresses

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership led by David Mark. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Okon Abang held that the trial court was right to…

New Chelsea Boss Breaks Silence on Enzo Fernandez’s Future After Holding Private Talk With Star

New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has reaffirmed his desire to keep Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge amid ongoing speculation over the midfielder’s future. According to a report by Fabrizio Romano on July 13, 2026, Alonso confirmed he recently held a private meeting with the Argentina international but declined to disclose the details. “I have…

Tinubu: There Were Concerns That He Was Going to Choose a Christian — Okey Ikechukwu on VP Choice

Professor Okey Ikechukwu, Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, says President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate is driven more by political calculation than public sentiment. Speaking on Channels Television, Ikechukwu said there had been speculation that Tinubu might select a Christian running mate, with several names reportedly…

Oyo: When That Woman Came Out, the First Thing She Asked for Was Her Husband and Her Car — Oseni

Arise News broadcaster Rufai Oseni has described the emotional and psychological trauma experienced by victims rescued after being abducted by insurgents in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during a programme on Arise News, Oseni reflected on the ordeal of the rescued schoolchildren, teachers, and other victims, noting that the experience had left…

Chelsea Star Cole Palmer Sends Emotional Goodbye Message as Exit Is Confirmed After Three Seasons

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has paid an emotional tribute to Andrey Santos following the Brazilian’s confirmed transfer to Manchester United after three seasons at Stamford Bridge. Santos completed his move after Chelsea and Manchester United reached an agreement, ending his time with the Blues. Reacting to the announcement, Palmer commented on Chelsea’s farewell post on…

Conflicting Accounts as Truck Crushes Tricycle Passenger to Death in Yenagoa

A commercial tricycle passenger was killed on Monday in a road accident involving a truck and a tricycle along the Okaka section of Melford Okilo Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. near Okaka Primary School and triggered a confrontation between an angry crowd and security officials over the circumstances surrounding…

Oyo: Terrorists Abandoned the Pupils; It Means Those With Useful Information Escaped, Says Lawal Daura

Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the rescue of teachers and schoolchildren kidnapped by suspected Ansaru terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Daura said he does not believe the rescue operation significantly weakened…