Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has suffered a major change in his legal representation as he faces serious criminal charges over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old musician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, August 31, where his high-profile private defence team was allowed to withdraw … Read more
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling Party of abandoning the principles and ideals that guided its formation. Sylva announced his resignation in a strongly worded letter dated Monday, August 31, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of … Read more
Media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex has spoken in defence of Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Poco Lee, following the latest developments surrounding his legal case in the United Kingdom. Papaya Ex, who said she knows the entertainer personally, described the situation as painful to watch and urged members of the public not to exploit the … Read more
An international law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime networks, including the Black Axe group, has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and 58 arrests across 22 countries. The eight-month operation, coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026 under the codename Operation Jackal IV. … Read more
The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 suspected illegal miners during an operation in Izom, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, recovering cash and equipment allegedly linked to unauthorised mining activities. The suspects were apprehended by troops of the 102 Guard Battalion during a routine operation in the area after the soldiers discovered an active … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old man and several other suspected drug traffickers during coordinated operations that led to the recovery of huge quantities of opioids, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and other controlled substances across parts of Nigeria. The latest operations, which involved multiple Commands of the anti-narcotics agency, resulted in … Read more
Fresh attacks by suspected bandits in parts of Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State have forced residents to abandon their homes, with women, children and elderly people among those seeking refuge in Kebbe town. The latest violence reportedly occurred in Ungushi and surrounding communities, where residents fled following an overnight assault by armed men. … Read more
A 25-year-old man suspected to have been associated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to Nigerian troops in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State after reportedly spending about eight months with the terrorist organisation. The man, identified as Ali Gambo Kanuri, is said to be from Ngarinna village in Monguno … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps has intercepted a truck carrying 15 passengers who were allegedly concealed beneath a covering alongside eight motorcycles and other goods during an enforcement operation. The discovery was made when FRSC officials stopped a Mitsubishi truck with registration number GDD 815 ZP and became suspicious of the manner in which its … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning following a controversial statement in which he was allegedly heard telling supporters of the All Progressives Congress to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of the State’s governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, is expected to appear before the … Read more