Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six people believed to have been kidnapped and arrested three suspected gun runners during separate security operations in Zamfara State.
A former Russian deputy foreign minister and adviser to President Vladimir Putin has warned that British facilities producing military equipment for Ukraine could become targets of attacks carried out by unidentified actors, escalating concerns over the consequences of London’s expanding defence cooperation with Kyiv.
Nollywood actor Amokade Olatayo, popularly known as Ijebu, has publicly appealed for forgiveness from anyone he may have offended, following the reported death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking, arresting multiple suspects and seizing large quantities of illicit drugs during coordinated operations across Oyo, Kwara, Delta, Plateau and Kano states.
Nigeria’s Falconets have lined up international friendlies against Poland and South Korea as part of their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
El-Kanemi Warriors assistant coach Ishaq Hussain Goni has expressed confidence that the club will be fully prepared for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, insisting the Maiduguri-based side has assembled a stronger squad capable of competing for promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has backed Arsenal to finally end their long wait for Premier League glory by winning the 2026/27 title, while also predicting that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will once again finish as the league’s top scorer
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on House of Representatives member James Faleke to respect the will of Osun voters, alleging that attempts were being made to influence the ongoing collation of results from the state’s governorship election.
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, has warned members of the public against a fraudulent recruitment notice circulating on social media, saying it did not authorize any hiring exercise for the position of Mortuary Attendant and urging applicants not to share personal information or make payments to fraudsters.
Chelsea’s final pre-season outing at Stamford Bridge ended in a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, but the biggest talking point of the evening was not the scoreline—it was the divided reaction from supporters when Enzo Fernández returned to the pitch amid lingering uncertainty over his future.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for national reflection following the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, whose passing came days after he resigned from his academic positions amid investigations into plagiarism allegations and growing public scrutiny.
Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has made serious allegations against his former management associate, Damilola Akinwunmi, the Chief Executive Officer of Dapper Music, claiming his signature was forged on multiple agreements and that his music catalogue was allegedly sold to an international company without his authorisation.
The Taliban has marked the fifth anniversary of its return to power in Afghanistan with nationwide celebrations, military displays and patriotic events, presenting the occasion as a symbol of national sovereignty and stability.
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has said he is prepared to accept whatever decision follows Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, insisting that he is not afraid of losing his position after the team’s historic exit from the qualification race.
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed the release of American missionary Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped in Niger last year, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over the fate of a man who spent nearly two decades carrying out missionary work in the West African country.