Author: Press Room

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Mfon Essien, for allegedly being in possession of a locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. Essien, of Ikot Inyang Itak Village, Ikono Local Government Area, was arrested around 12:30pm on Sunday, September 6, 2026, along Ayah Road, off Uyo Road, Ikot Ekpene. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare. John said the suspect was intercepted by police operatives…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman didn’t have the best game over the weekend as Atletico Madrid lost to Athletic Club and has come under criticism from ex-Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman started the La Liga encounter at San Mamés on Saturday but was unable to make a significant impact before he was substituted in the 58th minute. The Nigerian forward was replaced by Arnau Ortiz in the 58th minute as Diego Simeone made four changes following a disastrous start to the second half. Athletic Club scored twice within three minutes of the restart through Nico Williams and Robert…

By Tukur Muntari Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have apprehended four suspected illicit drug dealers in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement, a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Monday. According to the statement, the suspected drug dealers were arrested during a covert operation conducted by operatives of the Counter Terrorism Unit based at Dorayi Babba, Gwale LGA. “The suspects were arrested at Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area, following credible intelligence…

Afrofusion singer Princess Wonda releases her seven-track EP, Magic Hour. Princess Wonda is back with a new body of music. The Afrofusion singer has released her seven-track EP, Magic Hour, marking her first full project in almost five years. Released in August, Magic Hour follows her debut EP, Fantasy Fair, which arrived in October 2021. The new project brings together Afrobeats, Afro-R&B and soul, with songs exploring love, desire, confidence and self-discovery. Princess Wonda has also teased more from the project, giving listeners another taste of Magic Hour as she continues this new run of releases. Following the release, she…

The Anambra State Police Command has denied reports alleging that it demanded ₦600,000 from the sister of a wanted suspect in exchange for her release, insisting that the woman, identified as Ms Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into cult-related killings in Awka. The command, in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, described the allegations as misleading. Ikenga added that the clarification became necessary following an online publication based on a letter reportedly written by the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre and signed by its Executive…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 7, 2026 As of September 7, 2026, Solana (SOL) trades near $105, roughly…

Nigeria’s Super Falconets began their 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to 2022 champions Spain on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Aduku’s side arrived at the Arena Sosnowiec knowing they faced one of the tournament favourites, and as expected, Nigeria were unable to match Spain’s control and technical quality for long periods of the encounter. The Spanish side is mainly comprised of players from Barcelona, and Real Madrid, and their quality showed. Spain’s Early Strike Set The Tone Mary Mamudu for Nigeria and Silvia Cristobal for Spain. Copyright: ImagoxMichalxDubiel/IPAxSportx/ Spain quickly established control of the…

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has approached the National Assembly for approval to transform the tribunal into a full-fledged National Anti-Corruption Court to fast-track the trial of corruption cases. The Acting Director of Litigation of the CCT, Yahaya Laraski, disclosed this in a statement on Monday while outlining the achievements and challenges of the tribunal under its new leadership. Laraski said the proposed legislation was being pursued as an Executive Bill through the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He said the proposed court would have seven judicial divisions across the country and…

Young Nigerian winger Suleman Sani has completed his surprise move from RB Leipzig to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, Soccernet.ng reports. The transfer ends Sani’s short Bundesliga adventure without playing a single competitive minute for the German club. The Nigeria youth international joined Leipzig from Slovakian side AS Trenčín in January 2026 after building a strong reputation as an exciting young winger. Six months later, he is heading to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth up to €8 million, according to reports from Sky cited by Bild. The transfer was completed on Sunday, September 6, the final day of Saudi…

By Arinze Nwafor The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said it has destroyed regulated products worth over N1.5tn in a single coordinated operation across Lagos and the South-East between February and March 2025, as part of a wider crackdown that has seen it destroy or seize more than N1.54tn worth of fake and substandard goods nationwide since 2023. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, speaking on Monday in Lagos, said that NAFDAC noted the recent public outcry over fake and substandard regulated products in the country. In a passionate address, Adeyeye called counterfeiters “merchants of…