A man has sparked reactions online after sharing a restaurant receipt showing that he was charged ₦6,000 for two boiled eggs. In a post on X, the man expressed disbelief over the price, describing it as excessive and arguing that no amount of branding could justify the cost. He wrote: “No matter how…
An Osi Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of an 18-year-old student, Sunday Samuel, and his mother, Blessing Ode, over alleged theft of goods and cash worth about N3.8 million from a supermarket in Iju. The defendants were arraigned on seven counts bordering on conspiracy, breaking into a shop, stealing, obstruction of…
Tragedy struck Obiaruku community in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State at the weekend after an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly drowned in the River Ethiope while pursuing a fleeing suspected drug offender. According to community sources, the incident occurred after NDLEA operatives apprehended a suspected drug offender and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, in person. The development follows the Presidency’s announcement that Tinubu would return to Nigeria after spending three weeks on vacation in Europe. Vice President Kashim Shettima’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a…
Three people have reportedly been killed in a suspected gunmen attack at Yan Gwari Market in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims, identified as Nanker Andrew, Delshak Jacob and Jessica Thomas, were reportedly killed at the scene of the attack. Five other people — Polina Colis, Gloria Fwanshak, Sekyen Lonkat and Bamret…
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a prominent politician, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as “Okanga Mo,” in Nsukka. The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the incident on Friday, September 18, 2026. Ndukwe said Oloto, 53, was found in a pool of blood at his residence with deep suspected machete…
The United States Department of Justice has announced charges against 16 individuals, including three Nigerians, over alleged illegal voting, unlawful voter registration and other election-fraud schemes across the country. The charges were announced in a press release issued on Friday, September 18, 2026. According to the Justice Department, the cases involve allegations of non-citizens illegally…
Armed bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Aujarawar Alkali community in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The monarch, Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, popularly known as Ruwata, was reportedly kidnapped during a late-night attack on the community on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The attackers, who were reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the village…
Kudiwave Technologies Limited has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, over the alleged withholding and transfer of N750 million from its PalmPay account, calling for an independent investigation into the handling of the funds by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Ikoyi, Lagos. In the petition dated September 14, 2026, the company also disputed the…
A tortoise known as Baba, which was reportedly believed to be about 420 years old, has died at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo State. Baba died on Monday, September 14, 2026, after reportedly falling ill and refusing to eat. The tortoise was regarded by residents as the oldest indigene of Oyo…
