An 83-year-old grandmother, Mrs Uloma Uchechi Sunday, has been rearrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado allegedly concealed around her waist, less than a year after she was arrested, prosecuted and convicted for a similar offence. The octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday, October 7,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralised three suspected kidnappers during an operation in Sasaro Forest, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation was carried out at about 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a tip-off. According to the Army, personnel of the 195 Battalion (Reconnaissance),…
Nigerian striker David Okereke has been named Serie B’s Goal of the Month for September following his stunning long-range effort in Benevento’s 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona. The 29-year-old found the net in the 59th minute with the score tied at 1-1, unleashing a powerful right-footed strike from about 30 metres that flew into the…
A Nigerian woman has stirred reactions online after revealing that she turned to sex work following unsuccessful attempts to make a living through various businesses. In a video shared online, the woman recounted her experience trying different ventures, including selling granite, sachet water and other items, as well as running a salon and offering makeup…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections, with the names of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hopefuls Isa Pantami and Ladi Adebutu missing from the list. The candidates, who were expected to contest in Gombe and Ogun states, respectively, were conspicuously absent from the…
Nigerian lawyer and politician Ilavbare Goldfish Rahmatulai has attributed the failure of most marriages to the way men are raised. In a Facebook post on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Rahmatulai said her conclusion was based on her experience counselling couples in at least 100 marriages over the past three years. While acknowledging that some women…
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has announced that he and his wife, Temi Otedola, are expecting their first child, revealing that the baby could arrive at any moment. In an interview, the singer expressed excitement about becoming a father, playfully referring to the unborn child as “Ajibade Junior” and joking that they could even be expecting…
A 21-year-old escort, Deziree Hood, has been accused of stealing more than $135,000 worth of jewellery, clothing and cash from men she allegedly met at a Miami strip club. According to reports by WPLG, Hood was recently arrested over two alleged theft incidents described by Miami police as “robbery by seduction.” She was reportedly already…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued an 18-year-old woman, identified as Ifeoma Obinna, in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. According to the police, the suspects, identified as Chidozie Rainbow Hezekiah,…
A four-year-old boy and two other people have been killed in an attack by suspected herdsmen on Omulonye community in Ugboju District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attackers reportedly invaded the community around 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and opened fire indiscriminately. The attack also left several residents…
