More than 70 passengers have been rescued, while about six others remain missing after a boat capsized at the Buruku crossing point on the Benue River in Benue State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when a boat carrying passengers from Gboko Local Government Area across the river…
At least three people have been killed following a clash between local vigilantes and aggrieved youths in the Kpakungu and Gbeganu areas of Minna, the Niger State capital. The incident reportedly began at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when a group of vigilantes mobilised to Kpakungu to arrest suspected miscreants. According to…
President Donald Trump has publicly disclosed what he identified as Republican Senator Tom Cotton’s personal phone number while criticizing the Arkansas senator over his opposition to legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged Arkansas residents to contact Cotton and pressure him to…
Today, a new day dawns, a new year unfolds, and a beautiful new chapter begins as our beloved son, Basit celebrates his second birthday. ❤️ Abdulbasit, your arrival marked the beginning of many beautiful things in our family. Your name, meaning “one who brings abundance,” truly reflects the joy and blessings you have brought into…
Politician and Deputy Director-General of Media and Communications of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Momodu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, arguing that the administration’s economic reforms have worsened the country’s challenges. Momodu’s comments followed Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, during which the President defended…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of tea seller Muhammad Auwal Idris. Idris was fatally assaulted on September 28, 2026, at Banga, Nassarawo Borehole, Jimeta. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on October 1, saying the suspects were…
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo could face disciplinary action, including a suspension of between one and six months and a substantial fine under Portuguese Football Federation (PFF) regulations, following his unauthorised departure from Portugal’s national team camp. The situation escalated after the veteran forward was left on the bench throughout Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and nationals of Nigeria, Cameroon and Sudan, during a raid on a warehouse in Nairobi’s Vision Plaza Industrial Area. The operation, conducted on October 1, 2026, followed a complaint filed by…
Content creator Saida Boj has criticised women who celebrate their husbands for giving them basic baby items as push gifts after childbirth. In a video shared online, Saida questioned why some women become emotional when their husbands gift them items such as Pampers, baby bottles or baby food after giving birth. She argued that women…
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has suffered another drop in his Transfermarkt market valuation, falling from €75 million to €65m in the latest update. According to Transfermarkt, the €10m decrease comes after a summer in which the Turkish Süper Lig attracted a remarkable collection of global stars, including Mohamed Salah, Rafael Leão and…
