Security operatives in Niger State have rescued no fewer than 35 kidnapped victims, including women and children, many of whom had been held in captivity for over a year. The rescue followed intensified operations targeting criminal elements fleeing from the Birnin-Gwari forest in neighboring Kaduna State. According to a statement released on Monday, July 7,…
Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit died by suicide on Monday, July 7, just hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from his position. His body was found with a gunshot wound inside a car in Odintsovo, a suburb of Moscow. Russian investigators said the main theory is suicide, but the circumstances are still under investigation.…
Authorities are nearing a conclusion in the investigation into the tragic car crash that killed Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva. A formal update from investigators is expected in the coming days. Spain’s Guardia Civil, along with traffic officials in Zamora, are analyzing data to determine the speed of the brothers’…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 19 Ghanaian nationals—14 men and 5 women—believed to be victims of human trafficking in Ibadan. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 6, the command’s spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, revealed that the young victims were lured into Nigeria with false promises of employment opportunities. Osifeso explained that the individuals…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District, has declared her intention to resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday, July 8. She made the announcement while addressing her supporters, who gathered to celebrate a recent court ruling in her favor. “I thank you for your unwavering support. I am grateful…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Gabriel Pius, for allegedly stabbing his elder brother, Abu Simon, to death following a domestic dispute. State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, confirmed the incident, which occurred in the Idanre area and was reported by a family acquaintance. Officers from the Idanre Division were promptly…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) generated ₦700 million within only three weeks of reopening. Speaking at a thanksgiving service held at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, to commemorate the completion of various projects commissioned by President Bola…
Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Spanish international Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal worth £51 million. The 26-year-old midfielder has penned a five-year contract with the Gunners, choosing the North London side over several Premier League rivals. Arsenal had long identified Zubimendi as a top transfer target, and manager Mikel Arteta…
The Oyo State Police Command has successfully dismantled a kidnapping syndicate operating across Ipapo, Okaka, and other communities in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state. Five suspects were arrested, and ₦4,618,700—part of the ransom paid for a recent abduction—was recovered. In a statement issued on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Osifeso…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons launched their campaign for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in emphatic fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday, July 6 . Goals from captain Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed the comprehensive win, which marked Nigeria’s first-ever…
