Friday, October 2, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

August 27, 2026

Oyo court remands man for allegedly defrauding benefactor N13.6 million

The EFCC said thevduo met on a Muslim Whatsapp group created for spreading Islamic teachings.

August 27, 2026

Justice Department, FBI seize platforms used by China state-sponsored hackers to target U.S. critical infrastructure

The statement said the move became necessary following the alleged use of both platforms by China to target critical infrastructure. 

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
August 27, 2026

FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Al-Ahly beat Auckland FC 1-0

The tie is the first round of the third edition of the tournament formally called the FIFA Club World Cup, rolling.

FIFA Intercontinental Cup
August 26, 2026

CAR, DRC, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan commit to stop Bundibugyo Ebola spread

The countries made the agreement in Bangui, C.A.R., on Wednesday. 

briefing on the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
August 26, 2026

FIDE manager dies in Russia after alleged mosquito bite in Nigeria

FIDE in a statement on Monday confirmed Indeykin’s demise but didn’t reveal the cause of his death.

Sergey Indeykin
August 26, 2026

Edo trio arrested for stealing multimillion-naira human hairs in Benin City

The Edo State Security Corps has arrested and handed over to the police three suspects involved in the armed theft at Priceless Strands Luxury Hairs in Benin City.

Edo trio
August 25, 2026

Hoodlums killed two civilians, injured two cops in Ikire: Police

The plice said officers responded to a distress call about the kidnap of one Sunkanmi and the hoodlums upon sighting the operatives opened fire on them.

police
August 25, 2026

Sanwo-Olu orders illegal occupants of Lagos public spaces to quit, issues seven-day notice

LASISMA issued a seven-day quit notice to occupants and illegal owners of makeshift structures encroaching on the setbacks of public institutions’ buildings.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
August 25, 2026

Traffic grinds to halt on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after multiple crashes

TRACE did not disclose whether anyone was injured in the crash and urged motorists to consider alternative routes to avoid the gridlock.

Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
August 25, 2026

At least 47 Haitians killed, 22 injured in overnight gang raid

An overnight gang raid at a displaced persons camp in a church on Sunday, at the hillside community of Kenscoff, overlooking Port-au-Prince, in Haiti.

Gang violence in Haiti