A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years in prison for concealing information about an alleged notorious bandit, Danranmi, an act that authorities said enabled the suspect to evade arrest. Sani, a resident of Nabi Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, was convicted on Counts One and…
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of forging government appointment letters and falsely presenting himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), has said he is not evading law enforcement but fears for his safety. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme on Monday,…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations (UN) and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, saying Nigerians deserve a full and transparent account of the events surrounding the incident and the eventual rescue of the victims. In…
An American humanitarian worker who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been transferred to Germany for specialised medical treatment, German health authorities have confirmed. The patient arrived in Frankfurt overnight and was taken to the city’s university hospital, where they are receiving expert care in a high-security isolation unit. World Health…
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. The faction’s National Chairman, Abdulrahman…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three women over their alleged involvement in a child trafficking syndicate accused of selling a four-year-old boy for N2 million. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He said the suspects were arrested by operatives attached to…
Senegal have dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thiaw, who was appointed in December 2024, oversaw a difficult campaign in which Senegal lost their opening two Group I matches to France and Norway. A convincing 5-0 victory over Iran in their final group game secured…
Nigerian comedian Funnybone has said that becoming “born again” does not automatically heal childhood trauma or personality disorders, stressing the importance of addressing mental and emotional health alongside spiritual growth. The entertainer, who is a Catholic, shared his views in a post on Instagram, urging religious institutions to acknowledge that spiritual conversion alone is not…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The abduction occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to members of the victim’s family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the incident using Mr. Kolawole’s…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African Premier Division side Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 30-year-old returns to the Chilli Boys after spending the last seven months without competitive football, a period that affected both his club career and his place in the Super Eagles squad. Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s…
