A fire broke out Monday, April 27, at the Maganda Road wood market in Kano State, destroying goods worth millions of naira and at least eight vehicles. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident, saying it received a distress call at about 6:05 a.m. and promptly deployed firefighters to the scene. Spokesperson of the…
A 65-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was allegedly m8rdered by his gateman under yet-to-be ascertained circumstances in Lagos State. The deceased, said to be a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked in his Ajah residence on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026 shortly after preparing for church service. He was found with machetes…
Twenty-two monks have been arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Customs officials said each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush – a particularly potent form of the drug – hidden within “false walls” in their luggage when they arrived…
The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the claim as entirely false. In a statement released, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said the report published online is false and urged the public to disregard…
At least 29 people have been killed after suspected terrorists attacked Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, according to local authorities. Reports indicate that the attackers stormed the community late on Sunday, carrying out “sporadic shootings for several hours, killing residents and destroying property,” as cited by Reuters. The governor of…
Three foreign nationals have been shot dead in a daylight attack in the central business district of Johannesburg, South Africa, after gunmen opened fire inside a McDonald’s restaurant. Police said the victims, believed to be between 30 and 45 years old, were having breakfast when two masked attackers entered the outlet at the corner of…
Residents of Igando, Lagos State have been left in shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, were accused of b£ating their 10-year-old adopted daughter, identified as Faith, to d£ath following weeks of alleged abuse. According to local accounts, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 26, after what neighbours described as prolonged maltreatment. The…
My husband met me when I was young. I was 19. I knew that I loved him, and I believed our love would survive the test of time. And it did. Wherever he went, I went with him. We barely gave each other breathing space. I roamed with him and returned late at night, and…
Allegations have emerged that some Russian troops fighting in Ukraine have resorted to extreme survival measures amid reports of severe shortages on the frontline, though these claims remain disputed. According to reports citing Ukrainian intelligence sources, intercepted communications and images suggest that soldiers may be facing starvation conditions during harsh winter deployments, The Sunday Times reported….
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has described his recent closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan as a productive session focused on the future of Nigeria. Leading a delegation of South-East leaders and political associates to Jonathan’s residence, Obi noted that the engagement is part of an ongoing consultation process with key stakeholders…
