Thursday, October 22, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

October 20, 2026

Delta: Police officers to face orderly room trial for assaulting civilians

A video showed the officers forcing the men into a private vehicle for a yet-to-be-ascertained offence, as bystanders intervened and questioned the reason for the arrest.

Samuel Erale
October 20, 2026

Firefighters extinguish fire from diesel-laden tanker at Otedola Bridge

Earlier in the day, a viral video showed firefighters under the bridge, trying to put out the blaze.

October 19, 2026

Diesel-laden tanker falls from Otedola Bridge, catches fire

LASTMA said two casualties were recorded as a result of the accident, causing a traffic gridlock on the bridge.

Accident under Otedola Bridge
October 19, 2026

Lagosians face blackout as Ikeja Electric blames low allocation by national grid

Ikeja Electric appreciated customers for their understanding and assured that efforts are ongoing to restore power.

blackout
October 18, 2026

Ukraine attacks Russia’s key oil terminal despite Trump’s ceasefire pact claim 

Mr Zelensky said Russian forces launched nearly 2,700 drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 66 missiles at Ukraine over the past week.

Ukraine launched drones
October 18, 2026

Trump urges Macron to close France border amid violent protests

Mr Trump urged France which he described as once great country to tighten migration rules.

Riots in France.
October 18, 2026

Ogun police detain four officers over alleged assault on young man

The detention follows a viral video of the officers, accompanied by a civilian, pinning and handcuffing the young man.

Detained officers
October 18, 2026

Alleged cultists celebrate at Rivers police outpost they renovated; CP sanctions DPO

The police commissioner has ordered a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Abuloma police division
October 17, 2026

Flamingos lose 2-1 to Poland in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opener

Poland’s Natalia Skrok made it two in the second half when Blanka Zajac, in the 65th minute, crossed into the Nigerian penalty area.

Nigeria’s female U-17 team, the Flamingos
October 17, 2026

Golden Eaglets crash out of WAFU championship, to miss U-17 AFCON, World Cup

The five-time world champions will now miss the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup.