The Lagos State Government has maintained that sustained investments in drainage infrastructure, wetlands restoration and floodplain management have significantly reduced the impact of heavy rainfall across the state, despite the increasing effects of climate change. The government also accused critics of politicising seasonal flash flooding, warning against using weather-related incidents to score political points.…
Operatives of the Kebbi State Hisbah Board have arrested 25 youths in Argungu over their alleged involvement in immoral activities. The operation was carried out by the board under the Ministry of Religious Affairs during a raid on a hotel in the town. The board’s Director of Shariah, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the arrests in…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed his heartfelt condolences to former Senator Baba Tela following the tragic death of his children in a road accident. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor, on behalf of his family, the Bauchi State Government and the people of…
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Netherlands international Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal, the Spanish club confirmed on Sunday, July 5. In a statement, the La Liga giants announced that the 30-year-old defender has signed a contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 30, 2030. “We…
An 18-year-old woman has died after her co-wife allegedly set fire to a shop and adjoining bedroom where she was sleeping with her husband in Mudzi, prompting a murder investigation by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). In a statement posted on X, the ZRP confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Elizaberth Ponji,…
Calls are growing for FIFA to review the performance of referee Ilgiz Tantashev after he failed to caution a single Paraguay player during their fiery 1-0 defeat to France in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Uzbek referee came under heavy criticism after Paraguay committed 12 fouls without receiving a…
Kanyinsola Ajayi produced the biggest win of his career on Saturday, storming to victory in the men’s 100 metres at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, ahead of a star-studded field that included reigning world champion Oblique Seville. The 21-year-old Nigerian matched his own national record with a blistering time of 9.84 seconds in…
Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a fresh round of presidential pardons that could include music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, and several individuals convicted of environmental pollution offences. Combs is currently serving a prison sentence for prostitution-related offences, while Michel is incarcerated over convictions linked to illegal foreign lobbying. According to…
Police in Taiwan have seized more than US$300 million (S$388 million) linked to an illegal online World Cup betting operation after dismantling a major gambling syndicate, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2. According to the Tainan City Police Department’s Fourth Precinct, officers raided a five-storey house in the southern city of Tainan on July…
Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command have arrested four suspected kidnappers and rescued an eight-year-old boy who was abducted in Akko Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, July 2, 2026. According to the statement, the victim’s father, Alhaji Muhammadu Nabadara,…
