Police arrest Asaba content creator over rape after woman’s death
The Delta State Police Command has arrested an Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as "Odogwu of Asaba," over allegations of raping a 20-year-old woman who later died after recording a video accusing him of the assault. The arrest followed a petition alleging that the woman travelled from Warri to Asaba after Ogbonna allegedly invited her with a promise...
Messi extends legacy as football’s most decorated player
Lionel Messi has further cemented his place in football history as the most decorated player ever, boasting 46 official team trophies and more than 60 major individual honours during a glittering career spanning over two decades. The Argentine captain's remarkable achievements include a record eight Ballon d'Or awards, won in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023. He has...
Yusuf launches APC grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign aimed at strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the party will begin its electoral push from the polling unit level. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with members of the APC Polling Unit Supporters Association, popularly...
Gambian police arrest Nigerian over murder of girlfriend
The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian, Audu Williams, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango, whose body was found in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the country's West Coast Region. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the police said the victim's body was discovered on July 7, 2026, and she was initially...
Argentina set up World Cup final with Spain after late England comeback
Argentina edged past England 2-1 on Wednesday in a dramatic World Cup semi-final in Atlanta to reach the final for the second time in a raw, where they will face Spain. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon early in the second half, but Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez completed a late turnaround for Argentina. England made the perfect start after...
Tinubu unveils 20 judges’ quarters in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration is fulfilling its commitment to strengthen the rule of law and rebuild confidence in public institutions with the commissioning of 20 residential quarters for judges of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Katampe District, Abuja. Represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the...
Dangote refinery shields Nigeria from global fuel price surge, Says S&P
The S&P Global Commodity Insights says Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to cushion Nigerians from the impact of rising global fuel prices by maintaining stable domestic petroleum prices despite mounting international market pressures. The market intelligence report said fuel importers supplying Nigeria are facing increasing challenges as international gasoline prices, freight costs and tightening global fuel supplies drive up import...
Housing project: FCT Chief Judge lauds Wike, says judges’ welfare key to judicial independence
The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has described the welfare of judicial officers as an institutional necessity rather than a privilege, saying improved living and working conditions are essential for an independent and effective judiciary. Justice Baba-Yusuf said this during the presidential commissioning of the newly completed 20-unit Judges' Quarters in Abuja...
Ogun Arewa community backs Yayi for gov
The Arewa Community in Ogun State has endorsed the governorship aspiration of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, pledging to mobilise support for him across the state's 20 local government areas ahead of the 2027 election. The endorsement was announced during a consultative meeting held at the senator's constituency office in Ilaro on Tuesday, where leaders of the...
JAMB warns against illegal admissions outside CAPS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has warned candidates against accepting admissions offered outside its Central Admissions Processing System, declaring such admissions illegal and ineligible for official recognition. The warning was issued on Wednesday by JAMB's Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, during the 2026 Annual Education Summit organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria in Abuja. Benjamin said only...
