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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of the town in Isin Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State. The king, along with other residents were said to have been abducted in an attack carried out by suspected bandits over the weekend in the city, and taken to an unknown destination, …

The Lagos State Police Command has urged youths across the State to reject political thuggery, electoral violence, cultism, drug abuse and other social vices as Nigeria gradually enters another election season.The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, gave the charge on Wednesday while leading a youth awareness marathon organized as part of activities marking the 2026 International …

A fresh controversy has erupted in Ise Kingdom following the alleged installation of Ibrahim Adebowale Saliu as the Onise of Ise, kingdom with members of the Okuoye royal family describing the development as a painful assault on their ancestral rights and a dangerous departure from the established traditional process of filling the vacant stool. In a strongly worded petition dated …

Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a fee that could rise to €100m (£85.6m). The Premier League champions have been in advanced negotiations with Lille over the Moroccan international, and a deal is now close to completion. Lille have reportedly agreed an initial fee of £81.4m for Bouaddi, with …

Popular Nollywood and Yoruba film actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died. The news of the actor’s death was confirmed by various sources, including the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi. Oloketuyi announced his death in a post on social media, writing, “Taiwo Hassan Ogogo has died. “He ultimately lost the battle of life.” Ogogo’s daughter, Kaira …

Around 30 people died following attacks on Muslim worshipers during Jumaat prayers in Borgu local government area on Friday. State of Nigersaid the prime minister, Mohammed Abdullahi. Abdullahi said terrorists abducted about 60 worshipers from mosques in four villages during Friday prayers. The President’s revelation comes after President Bola Tinubu condemned the mass kidnapping and ordered security agencies to rescue …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Nigeria is not at war, we cannot continue to count the death toll, Peter Obi regrets the killings that occurred Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has lamented the murder rate in the country, especially around the middle belt …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s statement on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, that “Anyone who wants to take a job from me should try” does not indicate political credentials. This is more of a signal that the 2027 presidential election is already starting to take shape. Tinubu’s words: “All is fair in politics and war. I will not roll out the red …

Chelsea are considering a move Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after having made contact with representatives of the Argentine national team. The 33-year-old is understood to be available for a potential move from Villa after the club signed Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for around £30 million earlier this month. The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and …

….. Four arrested and two injured Daud Olatunji Tension reportedly gripped Papalanto in Ewekoro Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State on Wednesday after a suspected dispute involving Hausa and Yoruba residents turned violent, leaving two men injured and four others arrested. The incident occurred around 10.20am and was allegedly triggered by a disagreement between an alleged cannabis seller, identified as …