Saturday, August 22, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

March 14, 2026

Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey to face rape charges in UK April 10

The former Atletico Madrid player is also facing five counts of rape involving two women.

March 12, 2026

Lagos promises more BRT buses, advises video-making female passenger to respect commuters’ privacy

The female content creator thanked everyone for their support and insisted she wasn’t backing down until enough buses were provided

Instagram content creator, @darksimned.ella
March 12, 2026

Mother of ten jailed for enslaving woman for 25 years

The victim told the court she is often “panicked and frozen”, adding that loud noises scare her, and she feels “anxiety every day”.

Courtroom
March 12, 2026

Support group seeks Tinubu’s re-election, Ambode’s return as Lagos governor

Mr Dada called on the group’s senatorial and local government coordinators, as well as ward leaders in the state to begin early mobilisation at the grassroots.

Bola Tinubu and Akinwumi Ambode
March 12, 2026

Khamenei vows to avenge father’s murder; orders sustained shutdown of Strait of Hormuz 

“We will not forgo avenging the blood of the martyrs. The Strait of Hormuz should still remain closed,” Mr Khamenei said.

Mojtaba Khamenei
March 12, 2026

Minna Heist: Five ways customers can avoid bank robbery in Nigeria

A broad daylight armed robbery attack on Friday against a bank customer in Minna has exposed the underbelly of inadequate security across Nigeria.

Minna robbery; armed cops, bullion van
March 10, 2026

Pupils injured as Lagos school building collapses, govt says investigation launched

Injured pupils received medical treatment at a hospital, the government said.

Collapsed building
March 9, 2026

Iranian women footballers seek asylum in Australia after refusing to sing anthem at Asian Cup

Mr Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Monday to urge the Australian government to grant the players asylum.

Iranian women’s football team
March 9, 2026

2027: Oyo SUBEB chair Adeniran joins governorship race under PDP

He appealed for the support, prayers and trust of the Oyo people. 

Nureni Adeniran
March 7, 2026

Pakistani driver killed as Iran fires fresh missiles at Dubai despite president’s promise not to attack neighbours

The UAE Ministry of Defence, in a post on X on Saturday, said its air defence was intercepting ballistic missiles and drone threats from Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UNGA