Explosions in Edo, Rivers Leave Five Feared Dead, 31 Injured
Explosions in Edo and Rivers states have caused widespread destruction, leaving five people feared dead and at least 31 others injured. In Rivers State, a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto…
Stefan Milicevic Banned for 24 Years
Serbian tennis player Stefan Milicevic has received a 24-year ban for allegedly fixing matches and recruiting other players into a “corrupt network”, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on…
Zverev Beats De Minaur to Reach Shanghai Masters Semifinal
Alexander Zverev has reached the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters after defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday, saying he was pleased with his improved performance on court.…
Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Martinez Suffers Thigh Injury
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has suffered a left thigh injury, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming matches, including the crucial clash against city rivals AC Milan on 31…
ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival Moves to Edo for 2026 Edition
By The ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival Nigeria 2026 is entering its final preparations ahead of its second edition, scheduled for 27 to 31 October in Benin City, Edo State.…
Bandits Release Abducted Kaduna Family After Ransom Demand
Bandits have released Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter after abducting the family in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The family’s release comes…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 14.63% in September
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figures show that Nigeria’s inflation…
Finnish Court Cuts Simon Ekpa’s Prison Sentence to Four Years
A Finnish Court of Appeal has reduced the prison sentence of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, from six years to four years while upholding his conviction on terrorism-related charges. Finnish…
Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Human Parts for Rituals
Police in Kwara State have arrested four men in two separate cases involving the alleged removal of human heads from graves and possession of suspected human hands for money-making rituals.…
Sokoto Governor Disburses ₦143m to Fire Victims at Old Market, Motor Park
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has released ₦143 million to 76 traders and business operators affected by fire outbreaks at the Sokoto Old Market and Central Motor Park in July…
