President Bola Tinubu is expected to receive the proposed Executive National Policing Bill for review on September 3 as the Presidency enters the final stage of drafting legislation to establish a legal framework for state policing in Nigeria. The Presidency has also unveiled a public information portal to enable Nigerians submit memoranda and position papers…
Moviegoers watching “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in Cartagena, Colombia, got more than they bargained for after a foul odor reportedly forced the evacuation of a cinema during a screening. According to reports, fans had just settled in to enjoy the latest Spider-Man installment when someone allegedly passed gas, filling the theater with an overpowering smell.…
The Edo State Government has confirmed the rearrest of the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly abused in Benin City, saying both suspects will be prosecuted as investigations into the case continue. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the ministry is committed to ensuring the child…
Juju and Highlife singer Iyun “Saint Janet” Ayilore has passed away. The singer, known for blending sexually explicit lyrics with Juju and Highlife music, died on Saturday, August 1. Her manager, Jide Bass, confirmed the news to journalists. Popularly referred to as the General Overseer of the Sinners’ Chapel and St Bottle’s Cathedral, Saint Janet…
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has appealed to residents not to politicise the state’s security challenges, urging them instead to pray for peace, remain united and support security agencies in their efforts to restore stability. Radda made the appeal on Saturday, August 1, during the 2026 Yaumul Shukur (Thanksgiving Day) celebration, held to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara made a major political error by trying to establish his own political structure shortly after assuming office. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, August 1, Wike said Fubara should have focused on strengthening the…
Spanish authorities have arrested two suspected human traffickers accused of attempting to smuggle migrants from the North African enclave of Ceuta to mainland Spain using high-speed watercraft. According to reports, one suspect was arrested after allegedly using a jet ski to transport migrants, while another was intercepted while piloting a speedboat carrying 11 Moroccan nationals.…
The armed men are said to have invaded St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in Affa, Udi Local Government area of Enugu State, this morning, August 2. Speaking in a video, locals said it was raining when people began going to church. However, those on the way to the church saw a crowd running out…
The Nigerian Army has deployed 86 personnel to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming the country’s commitment to promoting peace, security and stability across West Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, the Army said the troops, deployed as Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed Abuja aboard a Nigerian…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine concealed inside a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack, both packaged for shipment to China and Italy through a Lagos logistics company. The seizures were made by officers of the NDLEA’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI)…
