Kano State Hisbah Arrests Two Suspects for Alleged Child Trafficking
Kano Hisbah Board has arrested two suspects, a 58-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, for allegedly trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests on Wednesday. The pair were caught after a public argument over payment for the girls, with the man demanding N15,000 per girl, N5,000 […]
Tension Rises In Calabar As NSC, SWAN Unveil Shocking Findings At National Council Meeting
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Adebukola Olopade, said the Federal Government has implemented “significant policy changes and radical decisions’’ to strengthen sports development nationwide. He spoke during the second National Council on Sports meeting in Calabar, hosted by Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, and […]
Reps To FG: Use Diplomatic Efforts To Bring Trapped Goodluck Jonathan’s Back To Nigeria
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has begged the federal government to use its diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is trapped in Guinea-Bissau, following a coup in the West African country. Recall that Jonathan, alongside other African leaders, was on a joint mission of […]
Court Dismisses Former Binance Boss Claims Of Unlawful Detention Against EFCC
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Umar Mohammed has dismissed a suit filed by former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), claiming unlawful and prolonged detention. Justice Mohammed dismissed the case, ruling that the […]
Advocates Launch 16 Days of Activism In Calabar, Demand End To Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Activists in Calabar on Monday launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a call to end digital harm targeting women and girls. The rally, supported by Christian Aid, SBS Cross River State and the Rise Up Movement Nigeria, gathered dozens of advocates holding a banner inscribed “End Digital Harm Now! Say […]
Just In: Gunfire Erupts in Guinea Bissau as Military Reportedly Detains President Embaló, Raises Fears of Coup
Reports from multiple media houses suggest a coup is unfolding in Guinea-Bissau as heavy gunfire erupted across central Bissau on Wednesday, striking near key government sites including the electoral commission headquarters, the interior ministry and the presidential palace. According to unconfirmed but widely circulated by accounts on social media, soldiers have arrested President Umaro Sissoco […]
Edo Police Hunt Man for Acid Attack on Lover
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has launched a serious manhunt on one Timothy Gilbert who bathed his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, 40, with acid in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident and said the suspect committed the crime at Ihovbe quarters, in Ikpoba Hill and fled. According to […]
Freed Kebbi 24 Schoolgirls: I’m Relieved, Says Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has expressed his state of mind following the release of the 24 schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorists in Maga, Kebbi State last Monday He said he is satisfied and relieved over their release unhurt. “The relief I feel is immense knowing that all 24 girls have been accounted for,” […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Escapes FIFA Ban for 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a FIFA ban and will be available to play in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea in a qualifying fixture against the Republic of Ireland, but he’ll only face a suspension if he commits another similar infringement during the probationary period. […]
UCL: Chelsea Demolish Helpless Barcelona 3-0 in Champions League Rout
Chelsea delivered a masterclass in dominance, thrashing a hapless Barcelona 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League league phase clash on Tuesday night, propelling the Blues into the top eight and breathing new life into their European campaign. The rout began early when Barcelona’s Jules Koundé inadvertently nodded Pedro Neto’s angled cross into his own […]