Four residents abducted by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ere community, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, have regained their freedom after a joint rescue operation involving local vigilantes and personnel of the Nigerian Army. The successful operation, carried out on Sunday, also led to the killing of three suspected bandits, while a member of … Read more
NATIONAL Female Motorist Dies After Toyota Sienna Crashes Into Building In Lagos August 2, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a female motorist after her vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a roadside building at Mongoro, inward Ile-Zik, … Read more
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday during an emergency operation to combat one of Greece’s most destructive wildfires of the year, adding to the country’s growing crisis as multiple fires continue to rage across several regions. The accident happened in the Psatha area of western Attica, west of Athens, where aircraft and ground … Read more
Popular Hausa political musician, Muhammadu Buhari, widely known as Kosan Waka, has died at the age of 47, bringing an end to a career that made him one of Northern Nigeria’s most recognisable voices in political music and public enlightenment. The singer passed away on Sunday, according to his family, sparking an outpouring of grief … Read more
A Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2027 general election, accusing his administration of failing to tackle the country’s worsening economic and security challenges. The group said millions of Nigerians are battling soaring living costs, insecurity and poverty despite repeated assurances from the … Read more
NATIONAL Soldier, Police Officer Killed as Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims in Zamfara August 2, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A Nigerian soldier and a police officer have lost their lives after security forces successfully repelled an overnight terrorist attack on a military base in Zamfara State, rescuing … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that no fire broke out at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, bringing clarity to an incident that caused concern among passengers and airport users on Sunday. The agency said the smoke seen inside the terminal was not caused by a … Read more
The Niger State Government has renewed its determination to eliminate illegal mining across the State, warning that individuals, groups and companies operating outside the law will be arrested and prosecuted if they fail to stop their activities immediately. The fresh directive comes as the State Government steps up efforts to restore order in the mining … Read more
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding youth participation in governance, with officials insisting that engaging young people remains one of the most effective ways to build inclusive leadership and address the developmental challenges confronting communities across the State. The position was restated during a large youth engagement and retreat held in … Read more
A family’s painful separation that lasted for more than three decades has ended in an emotional reunion after a Nigerian woman successfully traced her mother’s three long-lost children, who were allegedly taken to Cameroon by their father in the early 1990s. The remarkable breakthrough came just days after the woman, Lister Mathew Osas, appealed to … Read more