US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
Veteran United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican lawmaker and close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness. His office announced his death in a statement on Saturday, saying Graham passed away after a "brief and sudden illness." The family expressed appreciation for the outpouring of prayers and requested privacy...
Zulum thanks Tinubu for retaining Shettima as 2027 running mate
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for re-nominating Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Saturday, Zulum described the decision as a demonstration of political maturity, national unity and confidence in the North-East region. The governor said Shettima's re-nomination reflected the President's commitment to...
Police arrest 65, seize illicit drugs in Maiduguri raids
The Borno State Police Command has arrested 65 suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs during coordinated raids across Maiduguri metropolis as part of efforts to curb crime and anti-social activities. The operation, conducted on July 9 and 10 by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Anti-Social Vices Unit, followed a nationwide directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,...
Christian women call for hope, safer schools in Oyo
The President of the Mothers' Union and Women's Guild of the Missionary Diocese of Oyo South, Dr. Modupe Familoni, has urged Christian women to remain hopeful and committed to nation-building despite Nigeria's economic and security challenges. Familoni made the call on Saturday while delivering her presidential address at the opening of the First Annual Women's Conference of the Missionary Diocese...
5 die in Cross River landslide
Five persons, including four children, have been confirmed dead after a landslide triggered by 48 hours of heavy rainfall ravaged Ikot Anwatim Community, Calabar Municipality in Cross River State. The landslide also destroyed two houses and injured two other residents, according to the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA). CR-SEMA confirmed the casualties during the launch of a rapid assessment...
Notorious bandit kingpin Sani Yellow killed in Zamfara
Kachalla Sani Yellow, a notorious bandit commander linked to several deadly attacks in Zamfara State, has been killed in Anka Local Government Area, although conflicting accounts have emerged over the circumstances surrounding his death. Local sources said Yellow was shot dead on Friday at Dan Jibga Market by armed men believed to be loyal to rival bandit leader Dogo Gide....
INEC insists on July 11 deadline for 2027 candidate submission
The Independent National Electoral Commission has ruled out any extension of the deadline for political parties to submit the names of their presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections, insisting that the process closes on Saturday, July 11. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this in an interview on Saturday, stating that political parties had until midnight...
Court orders police to deploy lawyers to all stations nationwide
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to deploy at least one lawyer to every police station across the country in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020. Justice O. Y. Anuwe issued the directive on Friday while delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association...
Morocco tops Africa’s World Cup earnings with $58m haul
Morocco have emerged as Africa's highest-earning national team across the last two FIFA World Cups after amassing a combined $58 million in prize money from the 2022 and 2026 tournaments. The Atlas Lions received $31.5 million for reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding to the $26.5 million they earned for their historic fourth-place finish at the...
33-year-old man fakes kidnap to extort N1m from family members
A 33-year-old man, Olawale Sikiru, has been arrested for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and demanding N1 million from his family members in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Jimoh, who warned against staging kidnapping for financial gains, said the...
