Teacher Accused of Flogging 12 Year Old Boy to Death Surrenders to Police
A teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Anambra State has surrendered to the police following days of intensive search operations. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed on Saturday that the principal suspect, Mrs Dim Ebere, 47, voluntarily reported to the Neni Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area after being declared […]
Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canadian imports, accusing Canada of failing to manage its forests and allowing wildfire smoke to blanket large parts of the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, July 17, 2026, Trump described the recurring smoke pollution as “willful […]
29-Year-Old Man Renounces Cult Membership, Surrenders Pistol To Police
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A 29-year-old man has voluntarily renounced his membership in a cult group and surrendered a pistol to the police, marking a significant step toward abandoning criminal activities. He surrendered a Beretta pistol to security authorities. The Zonal Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Joel Aidamebor, disclosed this while speaking with journalists […]
Amaechi Mourns as Mother Dies at 89
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his mother, Mrs. Mary Amaechi, who died at the age of 89. The Amaechi Media Office announced her passing in a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026, saying she died peacefully. According to the […]
Yobe Approves N460.8m to Empower Akara Sellers, Women Entrepreneurs
The Yobe State Government has approved N460.83 million to empower female small business owners, including akara sellers, across the state. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Mai Mala Buni at the Government House in Damaturu on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the […]
FIFA Appoints Match Officials for Spain, Argentina World Cup Final
FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The world football governing body announced the appointment on Friday, July 17, 2026, through its official X account. Vinčić will be assisted by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič as first and second assistant referees, […]
Police Recover Stolen N7.5 Million Hilux, Arrest Two Suspects in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux valued at N7.5 million and arrested two suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026. According to the statement, the suspects, identified as Mustapha Suleiman of […]
Tinubu Presents Shettima With APC Vice Presidential Nomination Certificate
President Bola Tinubu has presented Vice President Kashim Shettima with the official certificate confirming his nomination as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The certificate was presented during a brief ceremony held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the President’s office in the State House, Abuja. A 45-second video […]
VeryDarkMan Visits Oluwo, Backs LG Autonomy
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Wednesday hosted social commentator and President of the Ratel Movement, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), at his historic palace in Iwo, Osun State. The visit attracted members of the Ratel Movement from across the country, who gathered at the palace to […]
Isoun, Former Minister Of Science, Technology Under Obasanjo, Dies
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Turner Timinipre Isoun, has died at the age of 87. His family confirmed his death in a statement signed by Diseye Timinipre Isoun, saying the former minister passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Born on September 2, 1938, in Odi, Bayelsa State, Prof. Isoun […]