A 20-year-old man, Lawisi Safiyanu, has been arrested by the police in Jigawa State for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old customer, identified as Muhammad Abba, to death following a dispute over a ₦500 balance from the purchase of a mobile phone. The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, at Chamo village…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has called for a minimum monthly wage of N500,000 for personnel of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), arguing that credible and transparent elections require fairly compensated electoral workers. “No decent wages, no credible elections,” Sowore declared. He maintained that INEC staff…
The Lagos State Government has sealed 14 properties across Ikotun, Ikoyi, Isheri-Osun, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Amuwo-Odofin for allegedly discharging untreated sewage into public drains and violating wastewater management regulations. The government said the enforcement action was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) as part of intensified monitoring and compliance efforts…
A 50-year-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, reportedly slumped and died at the Bayelsa State High Court on Tuesday while awaiting final judgment in a case involving allegations of conspiracy, kidnapping and multiple murders. Nwanlia, alongside 32-year-old Gideon Atama and Clever Ovo, was arrested by police operatives attached to Operation Puff Adder, now known as the…
Two people were killed and eight others injured after gunmen attacked traders returning from the Bukuru Kara Livestock Market near the State Low-Cost housing area in Bukuru, Plateau State. The victims, identified as Fulani herders, were travelling to Bassa Local Government Area when their vehicle came under attack. The Plateau State Government condemned the incident…
The Sokoto State Government has denied reports that 18 students of Gamji College of Health Technology were abducted while travelling to Oyo State, clarifying that the incident involved a former student who was travelling home with other passengers. In a statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, the…
A man accused of s3xually abusing and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter has been arrested in Mexico, where authorities also rescued the teenager, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Sergio Galvez Perez and his daughter were located in an operation involving Mexican authorities and the FBI. Investigators believe the teenager gave birth to her…
The Kano State Police Command has invited Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the state House of Assembly, for questioning over the alleged unlawful display of a firearm at a political gathering. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, October 5, 2026. According…
Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport has officially unveiled the final 25-man shortlist for the prestigious 2026 Golden Boy Award, which recognises the best young player in European football. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí leads the list of nominees and is widely regarded as one of the leading contenders for the coveted prize. He is joined by several…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that at least seven members of the Super Eagles will miss Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia due to injuries, club restrictions and administrative issues involving residence permits. Among those ruled out are captain Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Usor, Akpe Victory, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola and…
