Armed men have abducted a 33-year-old poultry farmer, Oreoluwa Osonuga, at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ogun State. Osonuga was reportedly kidnapped at about 12:05 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, while leaving the farm settlement. The chairman of the settlement, Seye Kehinde, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, saying the…
The United States government has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump’s administration over alleged visa violations, criminal activity and security concerns. The US Department of State disclosed this in a statement, saying most of the visa revocations resulted from law enforcement encounters involving criminal offences. It listed…
Singer Davido has appealed directly to US President Donald Trump to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for this weekend. David whose uncle Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent governor, raised concerns over rising tension and potential violence during the polls. In a public statement shared via his X handle, Davido urged…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have rescued a 37-year-old kidnapping victim during an offensive operation in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victim, identified as Malam Adamu Umar, was rescued at about 6:45 a.m. on August 10, 2026, on the outskirts of Kukawa village in Kanam LGA. A military source…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has taken a swipe at Arsenal supporters following the club’s failed attempt to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. Vinicius was reportedly a surprise target for Arsenal, with the Gunners said to be willing to make the Brazilian international the highest-paid player in…
One of the farmers abducted by gunmen in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has died in captivity, while five other kidnapping victims have been rescued in separate operations across the state. The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, disclosed the development during a briefing by its commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye. Gunmen…
A 70-year-old farmer, identified as Mr. Ngwe Weyi, has been killed in an early morning attack along the Zanhwran-Nkiedonwro Road in Teegbe village, Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, according to a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the…
A Nigerian woman identified as Uzoma has been promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Army. Uzoma announced the achievement in a post on X on Sunday, August 9, 2026. “Today, I proudly wear the rank of CAPTAIN. The journey has been nothing short of a blessing, and I’m…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Elijah Ahmed for allegedly stealing eight refrigerators from a hotel where he worked. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued over the weekend, noting that five of the stolen refrigerators were recovered from the suspect. According to the police,…
Nigerian singer Davido has taken another swipe at Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The music star questioned the governor’s communication skills following a recent public post by Okpebholo.
