At least 150 suspected bandits are feared to have drowned after a boat carrying them capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State. Local sources informed security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, March 21, 2026, when the vessel—reportedly transporting a large group of armed men—overturned while crossing…
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced a repeat drug offender, Solomon Adegbite, to 15 years in prison without the option of a fine for trafficking 1.30 kilogrammes of Tramadol (225mg), a banned narcotic. Adegbite was arrested on July 22, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, while undergoing outward clearance for…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly denounced the sexual assault of several women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incident as a “national disgrace.” Viral videos on social media showed groups of men harassing young women who attended the event, subjecting them to disturbing treatment in public. The incident reportedly…
Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that two suspected suicide bombers are still at large after a series of explosions in Maiduguri, heightening security concerns in the area. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, he said intelligence reports suggest that five attackers entered the city. Three have already detonated improvised explosive devices, while efforts continue to…
The Nigerian presidency has clarified that its new migration agreement with the United Kingdom applies strictly to Nigerian citizens and does not include the return of foreign nationals. According to Temitope Ajayi, spokesperson to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the arrangement covers only Nigerians in the UK who lack legal status, including failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers,…
Liverpool FC have strongly condemned racist abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konaté following their Champions League victory over Galatasaray. Konaté was targeted on social media after an early challenge involving Victor Osimhen, who later sustained a fractured forearm during the match at Anfield. The incident triggered a wave of online backlash, prompting Liverpool to say…
Mette-Marit has said she was “manipulated” by Jeffrey Epstein, as she addressed growing scrutiny over their past relationship in a televised interview. Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK, the crown princess expressed deep regret about the association, acknowledging that she failed to fully examine his background despite early warning signs. Her name had appeared multiple times…
Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Friday that Iran has delivered a “dizzying blow” to its adversaries in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel, as fresh explosions shook Tehran on the first day of the Persian New Year. In a written message marking Nowruz, Khamenei said Iran’s unity…
Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal’s upcoming League Cup final against Manchester City as a pivotal moment in the club’s quest to shed their “nearly men” reputation. The Gunners are in contention for a historic quadruple, holding a nine-point lead over City in the Premier League and benefiting from favorable draws in both the UEFA Champions…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has repatriated 44 Ghanaian nationals who were rescued from human trafficking camps in Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community (Ikot Ekpene LGA) and Ekpri Nsukara community (Uyo LGA), returning them to their home country. The victims—27 males and 17 females—were formally handed over to a representative of the Ghana High Commission, Mr.…
