Friday, August 21, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

May 15, 2026

Police rescue kidnap victim in Abia forest, recover ₦830,000 ransom

A suspect was arrested after his gang members engaged the officers in a gun duel.

Police
May 15, 2026

Nigerian student falls inside well, dies after being chased by police officers in Delta

A polytechnic student has been chased to his death allegedly by police officers. Police commissioner Yemi Oyeniyi said the operatives involved in the chase had been identified.

Victims
May 15, 2026

Virginia man who threatened to kidnap, kill Barack Obama, Kamala Harris jailed 30 months

FBI conducted a search warrant at the convict’s home and confiscated a 9 mm pistol, an AR-15 rifle, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama
May 14, 2026

Nigerian police extradite Samuel Ugberease to U.S. over $1.5 million romance scam 

The extradition was carried out in conjunction with the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB).

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
May 14, 2026

UTME candidates who scored below 185 will not be admitted into our universities, Lagos tells JAMB

Mr Sule said, “To us in Lagos State, the cut-off marks approved by JAMB look too low for our universities.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
May 13, 2026

Kidnapped IBEDC workers regain freedom

Two employees of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, kidnapped on April 29 have been released and reunited with their families.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
May 11, 2026

UNIBEN anti-cult committee chairman resigns,  alleges threat, intimidation

He accused the school’s management of repeatedly ignoring proposals to combat cultism.

UNIBEN
May 11, 2026

11 passengers killed in Lagos-Abeokuta road crash

All 11 people on board, comprising 10 adult males and one adult female, lost their lives in the crash,” said FRSC.

Lagos-Abeokuta vehicle plunge
May 11, 2026

Civil War: Nigerian troops shouldn’t have fought Biafran soldiers, says Obasanjo

“One of the tragedies of this country will be the circumstances that led to the civil war and the civil war itself,” said Mr Obasanjo.

Nigerian Civil War
May 10, 2026

Police officers detained over alleged assault on ABSU student

According to the victim, the incident happened on Saturday at about 2:31 p.m. along Uturu Road.

Police officers