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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a father in Owo Local Government Area for allegedly causing grievous bodily h@rm on his 10-year old daughter  The command’s spokesperson, SP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that the suspect, Amos Paul,used a hot pressing iron to b¥rn the priv@te part of his daughter as punishment for bedwetting. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said the suspect was taken into custody after the incident was reported to the police on Thursday. He added that the victim is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo. Jimoh further stated that the case would be transferred to the Gender Unit for thorough investigation and other necessary actions. Meanwhile, Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, condemned the alleged assa¥lt, describing it as cruel, inhumane and unacceptable. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding children and other vulnerabl...

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has stirred conversations after sharing his views on the impact of income differences in marriage during a sermon on the “5 Pillars That Keep Your Marriage From Crashing.”  Addressing married and intending couples, the pastor cautioned against allowing financial success to become a source of conflict in the home.  According to him: “When women earn more, the marriage is in d@nger. Don’t confuse the fact that you live in America to mean you must have an American marriage. You are a kingdom citizen.”  He said many women have not been adequately taught what it means to be a wife, adding that studies suggest marriages where wives earn more than their husbands may face greater challenges.  He further stated: “Most women are wired to believe that they are receivers. The moment she starts to earn more and feels this guy can’t do anything major for me, resentment begins to build.”  Pastor Okonkwo stressed that in a kingdom marriage, f...

The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing significantly tougher penalties for traffic offences across the country. Under the amendment, anyone convicted of “failure to obey traffic lights, road signs, pavement or road markings” will be liable to a N100,000 fine. The bill also prescribes a N50,000 fine for anyone found “hawking, trading or preaching” inside commercial buses. The proposed law further raises the penalty for driving under the influence of alcoh%l or intox+cating dr¥gs from N5,000 to N100,000, with offenders also facing up to two years’ imprisonment or both upon conviction. Motorists who refuse to cooperate with FRSC officials during roadside breath tests conducted on reasonable suspicion will also face a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both. In addition, speed limit violations, which previously attracted a N5,000 fine, will now carry a N100,000 penalty, while reckless driving will also attract ...

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new visa rules that will limit how long foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists can stay in the United States.  Under the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy, most international students and exchange visitors will be allowed to stay for a maximum of four years, while foreign journalists will receive visas valid for up to 240 days. Chinese journalists will be limited to 90 days.  Anyone wishing to remain beyond the approved period must apply for an extension or leave the U.S. and reapply. The rule, which takes effect 60 days after publication pending congressional review, is expected to affect students admitted for programmes starting in August and September.  Explaining the decision, DHS said, “For too long, past Administrations have allowed foreign students and other visa holders to remain in the U.S. virtually indefinitely, posing safety risks, costing untold amount of ...

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that effective leadership requires bold and decisive action, stressing that leaders must be willing to make difficult decisions for the greater good. Speaking at an event, Shettima praised Rwandan President Paul Kagame while highlighting the unique challenges of governing a country with Nigeria’s large population. “People celebrate Rwanda. I adore Paul Kagame. People talk about Seychelles. Yes, the economy has turned the corner. But what is the population of Botswana? Not more than Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos. What is the population of Seychelles? Not more than two wards in Kano metropolis. What is the population of Rwanda? The population of Rwanda is half the population of Lagos State. So numbers count. Take it or leave it. Nigeria is a great nation.” He urged Nigerians to rediscover the country’s agricultural heritage, describing agriculture as a pathway to economic growth, job creation and hope for millions. Shettima als...

The Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced 28-year-old Ashiru Idris to seven years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for advertising cann@bis sativa for sale on social media. The conviction, secured by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), was delivered by Justice S.M. Shuaibu on July 14, 2026. According to the NDLEA, Idris was arrested on April 22, 2026, after a video circulated online showing him publicly advertising cann@bis for sale. Operatives of the agency’s Kano Strategic Command carried out the arrest following a directive from the State Commander. The court ordered that the seven-year prison sentence should take effect from the date of judgment. Reacting to the verdict, the NDLEA Kano State Commander, CN DY Lawal, described it as a strong warning to anyone involved in promoting or tr@fficking illicit dr¥gs. “This judgment reinforces our resolve to confront drug offenders who brazenly promote illegal substances on public platforms. We will con...

In a remarkable display of generosity that has captivated social media users, an Igbo businessman, popularly known as Omoteletex Na Umuchu Kingdom, has gifted his apprentice, popularly called Nwa-Boy, a fully completed 12-room building in Onitsha as part of his settlement package after successfully completing three years of apprenticeship. According to the businessman, the young apprentice distinguished himself through unwavering dedication, loyalty, honesty, and exemplary character throughout his service. In a heartwarming revelation, Omoteletex disclosed that he secretly acquired the land in the apprentice’s name and oversaw the construction of the entire building without the young man having any knowledge of the project. Since the apprentice is currently outside Nigeria following the completion of his apprenticeship, the businessman invited a priest to bless and dedicate the property before officially presenting the keys and original land documents to the apprentice’s vi...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to embrace entrepreneurship instead of relying on increasingly scarce white-collar jobs after completing their service year. The governor gave the advice on Tuesday while declaring open the 2026 NYSC Corps Employers’ Workshop in Uyo. He was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerette Ekanem. Eno encouraged corps members to take advantage of the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, saying it would help them become financially independent and create jobs. “Today, being an employer of labour, an entrepreneur pays better than a white collar job. Corps members must thrive to become employers of labour rather than job seekers. “We are in a society where the population keeps increasing while we have limited resources, so I strongly commend the SAED scheme of the NYSC which is aimed at making our young people beco...

A 54-year-old Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Benjamin Okwy Madu, has k+lled himself in Massachusetts, United States, days after he was ordered to leave the country and return to Nigeria, where he had reportedly expressed fears for his safety. Madu d+ed on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, according to the Archdiocese of Boston, where he had served as a hospital chaplain and parish priest since 2021. His religious worker visa was due to expire on July 29, but his home Diocese of Abakaliki had instructed him to return to Nigeria ahead of a new assignment scheduled to begin on August 4. According to reports, the priest had repeatedly indicated that he did not want to return to Nigeria. In a farewell message to parishioners, he said his departure was not by choice but was necessitated by circumstances beyond his control. Days before his de@th, Madu reportedly suffered a panic attack while driving to celebrate Mass and was treated at a hospital emergency room....

The Kebbi State Government has concluded arrangements to sponsor 300 couples in the third edition of its mass wedding programme. Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, announced the development while speaking with journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said the beneficiaries were selected from the state’s 21 local government areas and 225 wards after undergoing a screening process. According to him, the initiative, organised by the state government in collaboration with the NANAS Foundation, founded by the wife of Governor Nasir Idris, is open to all qualified indigenes irrespective of their ethnic or religious background. Argungu disclosed that each groom will receive ₦250,000 as dowry in line with Islamic law, while all intending couples will undergo compulsory medical screening to assess their health status and compatibility before the marriage ceremony. He added that local government committees have been directed to confirm that ev...

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The judge granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application after ruling that the respondents failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities. Before delivering the substantive judgment, Justice Abdulmalik dismissed several motions on notice and applications to show cause filed by Malami, his family members, and companies linked to the assets, describing them as lacking in merit. She emphasised that the core issue before the court was not ownership of the properties, but the legitimacy of the funds used to acquire them. “The respondents have not dislodged the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities,” the judge held. She relied principally on Section 17 o...

Suspected b@ndits have abd¥cted the principal of Government Secondary School, Opada-Olowa, a NECO supervisor, and four students after invading the school in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State during an ongoing NECO examination. The att@ck reportedly occurred around 2 p.m. on Tuesday as students were writing their examination. According to residents, the heavily armed g¥nmen stormed the community, firing sporadically before making their way into the school. A community leader, Sunday Alkali, said the att@ckers initially retreated after noticing many residents outside but later returned, sh%%ting indiscriminately and forcing everyone to flee. It was only after the g¥nfire stopped that residents discovered the school had been att@cked, with examination papers scattered across classrooms and the school premises. The abd¥cted victims were identified as the school principal, Nyada Daniel, NECO supervisor Solomon Audu, and four students. Residents noted that the number of k...

The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and other government officials from accessing or disbursing ₦62,554,850,275, an amount approved as a cost variation for projects the group alleges have already been completed. According to a statement issued on July 15, 2026, the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1524/26, names HYPREP, the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, the Chairman of the HYPREP Board of Trustees, the Head of the Accounts Department of HYPREP, the Attorney General of the Federation, and the Honourable Minister of Environment as defendants. OLI, through its legal counsel, argues that the approved cost variation is irregular, did not follow due process, and amounts to the alleged misappropriation of public funds intended for the environmental cleanup and remediation of Ogoniland. Speaking on the development, the Convener of ...

Media personality Luster Bright has congratulated Raymond Ledogo on his appointment as the Social Media Aide to the Rivers State ADC governorship candidate, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Luster Bright praised Ledogo's consistency, dedication, and integrity, describing the appointment as well-deserved and a recognition of his hard work. He also expressed confidence in Ledogo's ability to excel in his new role and reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with him in promoting effective communication and public engagement.

Former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Tr@fficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, has alleged that some women use ster%ids to fake pregnancies before obtaining babies to deceive their husbands into believing they gave birth. Speaking during an interview on the Kaa Truths Podcast, a clip of which resurfaced on Tuesday, July 14, Okah-Donli claimed that women involved in the alleged scheme are injected with ster%ids that cause physical changes similar to pregnancy. “They are injected with ster%ids… Their faces are bloated up, and their tummies are actually very big. They look pregnant, but they are not pregnant,” she alleged. She further claimed that the women pretend to experience pregnancy symptoms whenever their husbands are around and later present babies as their own after allegedly arranging for the men to be absent during the supposed delivery. Okah-Donli also alleged that some women undergo procedures to create scars resembling th...

Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he spends more than $200,000 every month on himself, excluding expenses for his wife, children, jewelry, cars and other household costs.  Speaking during a livestream with Davrel, the singer explained that his monthly spending depends on where he is. According to him, he spends less when he is in the United States because he lives a quieter lifestyle with his wife and children.  However, he said his expenses rise significantly whenever he is elsewhere due to his busy lifestyle and daily activities.  “It depends on my location. I spend less in Yankee because I live with just me, my wife, my kids, but when I’m around, it’s a lot more. Normally, 500, 200, 300K, minus buying jewelry, buying car.. Minus my wife and my household,” he said.

A self-acclaimed Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested following an order issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Adeyemi’s arrest came shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar issued a warrant for his arrest over matters relating to his alleged activities under the banner of the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an entity reported to be non-existent and not recognized by the Federal Government. The development marks a significant step in ongoing efforts by authorities to clamp down on individuals allegedly impersonating government officials and operating unauthorized organizations under the guise of federal institutions. Although details surrounding the charges against Adeyemi were yet to be fully disclosed as of the time of filing this report, his arrest followed the court’s directive, with law enforcement officers moving swiftly to execute the wa...

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has urged corps members serving in Kogi State to embrace entrepreneurship and explore opportunities that can help them build sustainable sources of income. Speaking during a working visit to the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat, the DG encouraged corps members to take every legitimate opportunity seriously, stressing that there is dignity in labour. “I urge you to identify market needs, develop solutions, and create multiple streams of income instead of relying solely on monthly allowances,” he said. Using the widely discussed “Akara” business as an example, Nafiu advised corps members not to look down on small businesses that have the potential to transform their lives. He also reminded them that Nigeria’s large population offers enormous opportunities for entrepreneurship and wealth creation, urging them not to despise humble beginnings but to remain focused, innovative and prud...

Secretary Of  Council, Khana Local Government Area, Hon. Israel Yeekpa  Wrote   Dr. Thomas Bariere DSSRS, CNA is the answer to insecurity  When leadership is driven by courage, vision and a genuine commitment to the safety of the people, peace becomes achievable. Your dedication to tackling insecurity and promoting unity continues to inspire hope and confidence. May your efforts continue to yield lasting peace and progress to our communities 

A man identified as Jediel Sylvester has reportedly confessed to having an incestuous relationship with his daughter, which allegedly resulted in her pregnancy. Sylvester, a resident of Ganye Local Government Area in Adamawa State, made the admission while appearing before a court, stating that he was driven by lust to commit the act. Following his guilty plea, the Upper Area Court No. 1 in Ganye, presided over by Judge Kabiru Musa, ordered that the defendant be remanded in a correctional facility pending further proceedings. Sylvester was brought before the court after a direct criminal complaint was filed against him by his daughter and an uncle, Mohammed Audi through their Counsel, Abdulrahman Njidda who cited Section 111 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law Adamawa State 2018 for the move against Sylvester. While addressing the court, the prosecutor, Audi, explained that the defendant was married to the victim’s sister, making him her father. He said the defend...

Beatrice Solomon was found unresponsive at her home on Norris Road, Stanfield, Stoke-on-Trent, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Beatrice’s husband - 40-year-old Damian Michael Butler, left for work at his delivery job at around 4.30pm before returning just two hours later to use the toilet. He then made the heart-breaking discovery, UK publications reported on July 12.  PC Hinchliffe told the inquest that paramedics arrived shortly afterwards but Beatrice was sadly declared d3ad at the scene at 6.21pm.  Officers ruled out any third-party involvement. Damian told the inquest that Beatrice had been suffering with her mental health for the past 12 months due to ongoing issues with Stoke-on-Trent City Council.  Damian added he later learned she had made two previous attempts on her life. Pathologist Dr Jones ruled she d!ed from oxygen deprivation. Coroner Li Hammond-Naylor concluded that Beatrice d!ed as a result of su!cide. “It is clear to me that Beatrice had resear...

In a split decision of two-to-one, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A three-member panel of the appellate court, in a lead verdict delivered by Justice Okon Abang, said it found no reason to set aside the restraining order the Federal High Court in Abuja had issued against the Mark-led ADC on April 29. It further upheld the order of trial Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, which restrained the Mark-led executives from interfering with the tenure and functions of the party’s elected state executives. The appellate court concurred that responsibility for conducting state congresses of  political parties rests with elected state executive committees, not with the national leadership. While Justices Ab...

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has defended the administrations of former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu, insisting that Buhari left Nigeria in a good economic and social state while Tinubu is implementing policies in line with the All Progressives Congress (APC) agenda.  Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Sirika dismissed claims that Buhari’s administration was responsible for the country’s current economic hardship, saying he did not want to be drawn into such debates.  “The truth of the matter is that President Buhari had done extremely very well on the economy. I’m not an economist, but I do know so because I’ve been in the country, I’ve been in the government, and I’ve seen that the country at the time was in good state, both the economy and the social issues within the country.”  Asked whether Buhari handed over a stable nation with enough resources for his successor, Sirika maintained that the former president lef...

A lady has sparked conversations online after urging single, child-free adults in their 30s to prioritise saving and investing for the future. In a video, she argued that people who delay having children may still be financially responsible for them later in life, while many of their peers could already be receiving support from grown-up children. She stressed that enjoying a comfortable lifestyle today should not come at the expense of long-term financial security, warning that old age can be difficult without savings or investments. According to her, anyone in their 30s without children should be intentional about building wealth now to avoid financial struggles in later years.

Food critic Opeyemi Famakin has sparked reactions after expressing concerns about raising his future children in Nigeria, saying he wants to remain in the country but worries about the environment they would grow up in. Speaking during a discussion, Famakin said he has no plans to relocate abroad because he wants to help build Nigeria. However, he questioned whether he would want his children to grow up around what he described as “dullards.” “In real life, Nigerians, the way Nigerians are dull, it scares me for my children, because I don’t want to japa. I want to build Nigeria. But my kids, my kids cannot grow up with these dullards. My kids cannot, and they are loud about it.” Comparing Nigerians and Ghanaians, he argued that Ghanaians possess better critical thinking skills, while Nigerians excel more in business, creativity and hustling. “Ghanaians are smarter than Nigerians. It’s just, they are not as hardworking. No, they are not as hardworking, they are not hustlers....

Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, including the mourners accompanying him to his hometown at Otukpo in Benue state. The vehicle conveying the corpse ran into ambush along Ochadamu-Ejule road in Ofu local government of Kogi state around 6pm, on Thursday. The FRSC officer reportedly died in Osogbo, capital of Osun state, after a brief illness. The abductors have reportedly reached the family, demanding N450m for the victims to regain their freedom.

The Federal Government has approved a new examination fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), with the new rate taking effect from 2027.  The approval was contained in a June 18 statement signed by Adeniji Ibrahim, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education. It followed a request by WAEC for an upward review of the SSCE registration fee.  The new fee represents an 82% increase from the current N27,500 charged per candidate.  According to Ibrahim, the decision was reached after a March 31, 2026 meeting between the Minister of Education and examination bodies, where the need to review examination fees was discussed. He said the minister also directed both WAEC and NECO to adopt a uniform examination fee.  “You may recall that at a meeting of examination bodies held with the honourable minister of...

Football journalist Pooja, speaking on the FIFA World Cup Roundup Show, has said Nigeria remains far behind the world’s leading football nations in both infrastructure and on-field performance.  According to him, no stadium in the country currently meets FIFA’s standards to host a World Cup match, stressing that even the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo falls short.  “Infrastructure-wise, I think we have a long way to go. I don’t think there’s any stadium in Nigeria that can host the World Cup. Even Uyo cannot. The facilities in Uyo are like 20% of what you have in Atlanta Stadium or the New Jersey Stadium.”  Pooja argued that building more stadiums alone is not the solution, saying many existing facilities are underutilised because local football lacks a strong fan culture.  “We don’t even watch matches in Nigeria. There’s no fan base. It’s a waste of resources. Look at Uyo; apart from Super Eagles games, the stadium is not used to its full ...

A South African anti-immigration activist has sparked widespread debate after calling on South African women married to Nigerian men to leave the country with their spouses amid rising xenophobic tensions. In a video circulating on social media, the activist argued that South African women who have chosen to marry Nigerian nationals should relocate alongside their husbands if they wish to remain together. The remarks come as anti-immigrant protests continue in parts of South Africa, with demonstrators demanding stricter immigration enforcement and the removal of undocumented foreign nationals. The comments have generated mixed reactions online. While supporters of the anti-immigration campaign insist they are advocating for stronger border control and the enforcement of immigration laws, critics have condemned the remarks as discriminatory and capable of fueling xenophobia against foreign nationals and mixed-nationality families. The latest development comes amid heightened...

A senior lecturer, who is also the Head of the Department of History and International Studies at Northwest University (formerly Yusuf Maitama Sule University) and a visiting lecturer at Mariam Abacha American Nigerian University (MAAUN), has reportedly been handed over to the police following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a married female student. According to reports, the lecturer allegedly delayed approving the student's project for nearly two years after she repeatedly rejected his alleged sexual advances. The student is said to have informed her husband about the situation, after which they allegedly devised a plan to confront the lecturer. Reports further claim that the lecturer arranged to meet the student after Maghrib prayers. However, upon arriving at the agreed location, he was allegedly confronted by the woman's husband and several others, who reportedly assaulted him before handing him over to the police. Unverified reports circulating onli...

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The entire Kaani community in Ogoniland, Rivers State, came to a standstill as residents, former pupils, well-wishers, and dignitaries gathered to bid a final farewell to the late Mrs. Sarah Nsikan Johnson, the founder of Albright Group of Schools and one of the community's most respected educators. Her burial attracted widespread attention both within and outside the community, with thousands of people travelling from different parts of Nigeria and abroad to pay their last respects. The event also generated significant engagement on social media, where tributes and memories of her life and legacy continued to pour in. Many former students described Mrs. Johnson as a dedicated teacher and mentor who devoted her life to education. They recalled how she nurtured and inspired generations of pupils, with many estimating that she taught and guided more than 10,000 children during her decades of service as a headmistress and educator. Mourners noted that her commitment to aca...