The Edo State Government has disclosed that more than 70 cases of child defilement were recorded across the state between January and July 2026, with about 50 per cent of the victims allegedly abused by their fathers. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this on Thursday, August 13, 2026.…
Bandits have allegedly killed a businessman identified as Mallam Auwal in Kaduna State despite collecting N12 million ransom for his release. Auwal was reportedly abducted from his residence at Hayin Babban Saura Police Quarters in Kaduna. According to reports, his family managed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers in an effort to…
A businesswoman, Ijeoma Chinonyerem, has raised concerns over what she described as the increasing rate of indecent dressing and public exposure among men. Chinonyerem criticised men who appear in public wearing singlets that expose their chests, armpits and nipples, questioning the growing acceptance of such dressing in public spaces. She also called…
A 64-year-old man, Abubakar Aliyu, has confessed to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl at his medicine shop in Arawa Quarters, Gombe State. Aliyu, a grandfather, was arrested after the girl’s mother reported the alleged incident to security authorities. The suspect reportedly admitted to the offence while being questioned by security operatives on Wednesday, August 12,…
Islamic cleric Sani Jingir has said he has no regrets over his recent comments advocating for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in Nigeria, despite the backlash his remarks have generated. Jingir made the comments while speaking at a mass wedding organised by the Kano State Government for 1,500 couples last week. He urged Muslims to…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine star’s father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi. Jorge Messi died after a prolonged illness, prompting the Inter Miami forward to pay an emotional tribute to his father and reflect on the important role he played…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kyiv has submitted a set of peace proposals to US negotiators outlining a possible framework for ending the war with Russia. Speaking during a media address, Zelensky confirmed that the proposals had been sent to Washington, stressing the importance of US diplomatic and military support in influencing Moscow’s…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the most damaging in Nigeria’s history and warning that the North could face severe consequences if Tinubu wins a second term in 2027. Speaking during a broadcast interview, Baba-Ahmed accused the…
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and the Federal Government against deploying state resources to unfairly favor the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship election. Speaking at the ADC National Youth Leadership Summit,…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate operating around the Obudu/Woru axis of Ilorin East Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, identifying the suspect as Muhamodu Sanni. According to the police, Sanni was…
