Priscilla Ojo Mkambala has broken her silence after actress Lizzy Anjorin criticised her and her mother, Iyabo Ojo, over their attendance at Soso Soberekon’s star-studded wedding in Warri.   The controversy began after Lizzy, who has had a long-running public feud with Iyabo Ojo, alleged in a video shared on Instagram that the actress […]

Kidnappers holding Kebbi State High Court Judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, have demanded a N200 million ransom from his family for his release, as security operatives intensify efforts to rescue him. Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Umar Muhammad Hadejia, disclosed the ransom demand while briefing journalists on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. He said the police […]

A fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, and an ex-international football player, Hunkarin Segun George, have been convicted and sentenced to a combined total of 24 years’ imprisonment by Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, for unlawful importation of 7.050 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Chinedu was first arraigned in September 2015 […] The post Fugitive drug kingpin, ex-footballer jailed 24 years for cocaine smuggling appeared first on Tribune Online.

Usher’s signature fan interaction took an awkward turn during his Nashville concert after an audience member appeared uncomfortable participating in the singer’s flirtatious onstage routine. The Grammy winner had invited the woman on stage as part of the interactive segment, but she repeatedly pulled away from his advances. Realising she was not at ease, the […]

Jigawa State governor, His Excellency Malam Umar Namadi, has launched a five-year strategic development plan (2026–2031) for the state’s 27 local government councils. The plan is aimed at guiding the operations and financial expenditures of the councils to ensure sustainable growth. Speaking after unveiling the plan at the Dutse Government House, Governor Namadi stated that […]

Cost-to-income ratio dropped to 41.4 per cent from 57 per cent one year prior, strengthening earnings. The post FCMB Group posts 90% surge in half-year profit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Benue State Government has officially stated that there are no cases of Mpox in the state. Dr. Paul Ogwuche, the State Commissioner for Health and Human Resources, made this announcement in a statement released on Monday and shared with news reporters in Makurdi. Last Friday, Dr. Ogwuche mentioned that the ministry was investigating a […] The post ‘No Mpox case in Benue’, Health commissioner clarifies appeared first on Tribune Online.

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Haruna Abdulaziz of Wuntin Dada, Bauchi, for allegedly impersonating security personnel and extorting residents within the Bauchi metropolis. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, saying the suspect was arrested following a distress call received on July […]

Stakeholders have called for increased government funding and stronger legislative action to address Nigeria’s worsening nutrition crisis, warning that inadequate investment is worsening food insecurity among vulnerable households, particularly children. The call was made at the end of the Strategic Policy Dialogue on the implementation of nutrition programmes in Nigeria, held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom […]

Ayo Shonaiya, former manager of Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1, has made startling claims about the singer’s lifestyle amid the ongoing paternity controversy surrounding him. Reacting on his official X page to allegations by a woman who claimed K1 fathered her daughter, Shonaiya defended the singer’s controversial position that a child […]

    The Social Democratic Party (SDP), national Chairman, Professor Sadiq Gombe, has called on Nigerian youths to embrace integrity, character and selfless service as the foundation for responsible leadership and national development. The SDP chairman made the call on Monday in Abuja, while receiving a delegation of the Arewa Students Forum, which conferred on […]

Cup-holders Nigeria aim to kick off their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in an emphatic manner when they lock horns with debuting ‘Scorchers’ of Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night. Last year, the most successful women’s team on the African continent and one of the best […]

According to the government, the recent increase in cases across multiple LGAs highlights the need for sustained vigilance, early reporting and strong community participation. The post Plateau Steps Up Cholera Response As Outbreak Claims 14 Lives appeared first on Channels Television.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has foiled an attempted theft at its 330/132kV transmission substation in Bauchi, recovering critical transmission tower components and a vehicle allegedly used by the suspects. The incident occurred on Friday, July 24, 2026, when security personnel on routine patrol intercepted suspected vandals attempting to steal vital tower members from […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has boosted its airpower with the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack (FA) aircraft at the Leonardo Aircraft Division facility in Venegono, Italy. A statement by the NAF Spokesman Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame said the exercise conducted from 29 […]

A pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) support group, the Tinubu/Dikko Again 2027 Women and Youth Centre, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 28,000 personnel into the Nigerian Army, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening national security. The group gave the commendation during its stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday, […]