Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the demolition of all shanties and illegal structures built along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants 72 hours to vacate before a large-scale enforcement operation begins. Sanwo-Olu announced the directive on Saturday after participating in the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Surulere Local Government…

An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Essien Udim Local Government Area has sentenced a 36-year-old hairdresser and mother of four, Uwakmfon Isaac Jonah, to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl. Justice Winifred Effiong delivered the judgment on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after finding the defendant guilty of a one-count…

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has urged the National Assembly to urgently amend key provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, warning that certain sections could weaken the credibility of the 2027 general elections if left unchanged. Jega made the call while delivering a paper titled “Some Reflections on the…

Here’s a rewritten version of the report with improved flow, clarity, and readability while preserving the key details: Seven people have been killed following a deadly bandit attack on Sayaya community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen invaded the community in the early hours of Thursday, June 25,…

The Federal Government has announced the discovery of a major polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements, a development officials say could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s mining industry. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the discovery on Wednesday, June 24, during the…

Armed bandits have killed the Chief Imam of Kuda-Kuda village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State during a deadly overnight attack that also claimed the lives of three other residents and left several people abducted. The cleric, identified as Liman Audu, was among four people killed when the attackers stormed the community…

Nigerian businessman Obi Cubana has criticised social media users who, according to him, use online platforms mainly to spread negativity and harsh comments. The entrepreneur expressed his frustration in an Instagram post, describing what he sees as a growing trend of constant bitterness and criticism online. He said such individuals appear unable to recognise or…

The Lagos State Police Command has opened a full-scale investigation after a suspicious package containing two rounds of live ammunition was delivered to the residence of First Bank Managing Director, Oluwasegun Adebiosu. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed the development on Tuesday, June 23, during a briefing at the command headquarters. According to…

Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has reportedly died while being held by bandits. Besse was abducted alongside a prominent cleric of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Ikamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga. Following their kidnapping, a disturbing video circulated…

Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has stirred reactions online after humorously describing his nearly five-decade-long marriage as “boring.” Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, the outspoken media personality said staying married to the same woman for 48 years requires patience and constant effort, noting that disagreements remain a regular part of their relationship. “I’ve been…