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Umar Sani The Bauchi State Police Command has warned residents, particularly parents and guardians, against taking shelter under trees during heavy rainfall after a windstorm killed two children and injured two others in Bashe Village, on the outskirts of Burra in Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Habib disclosed that the Burra Divisional Police Headquarters received a report from the officer-in-charge of the Bashe Police Outstation on Monday that a downpour accompanied by a violent windstorm had hit the village. According to him,…

A Roman Catholic nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, has been released from the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after she was arrested while walking to church in McAllen, Texas. Ugboaja, a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy, was detained by ICE officers as she walked to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, located a few miles from the US-Mexico border, to attend Mass, according to a statement issued by the church. The incident, as reported by The Guardian on Tuesday, drew widespread attention after the church disclosed the arrest on social media, prompting intervention…

The Nigerian Air Force has released the list of successful candidates for interview into Junior Secondary School 1 of the Air Force Military School, Air Force Girls’ Military School, Jos, and other Air Force Secondary Schools for the 2026/2027 academic session. The NAF announced this in a statement published on its official website on Wednesday. According to the statement, candidates can check the lists at NAF Secondary Schools or through the Nigerian Air Force’s official websites. It stated that the list is available on the Nigerian Air Force website, www.airforce.mil.ng, and the Nigerian Air Force Education Command website. The Air…

Music video still of Davido smiling while leaning against a vibrant blue studio wall, wearing a bright orange zip-up pullover jacket, brown trousers, sunglasses, and a gold tie from the I Know Who I Be visuals. Fifteen years in, and Davido is still finding fresh ways to anchor our playlists and make us groove to the music. The Afrobeats superstar has announced his sixth studio album, Oriadé, arriving on 31 July 2026, and from the title to the cinematic teaser he dropped on social media, everything about this announcement feels intentional. In the trailer, he shows up in an embroidered…

Ikenna Obianeri Stakeholders have called for far-reaching legal reforms, strategic litigation and stronger enforcement mechanisms to address Anambra State’s worsening environmental and security crises. The call was made at the fifth edition of the C.O. Anah SAN Memorial Colloquium, held at the Louis Mbanefo Bar Centre, Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State. The colloquium with the theme, ‘The Anambra Wound: Climate Justice, Ecological Accountability and Insecurity,’ brought together legal practitioners, environmental advocates, policymakers and security experts to examine the intersection between ecological degradation and insecurity in the state. Speaking at the event, former Dean of the Faculty of Law,…

Victor Osimhen gave football fans a memorable television moment when he made a surprise video call to his childhood hero, Didier Drogba, during a private celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The special fun-programme (hilariously staged in a hotel room) was hosted by popular presenter Frank Edoho and featured Nigeria’s most valuable player, Osimhen. During the game, Osimhen faced a tricky football question that even many Chelsea supporters would have needed time to answer. The Galatasaray striker was asked to state the exact number of goals Drogba scored for Chelsea across his two spells…

President Bola Tinubu has explained why his administration approved recent National Youth Service Corps reforms, saying the changes are aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical skills and preparing them for national development. The President also said the reforms, approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday, were part of his administration’s promise to create meaningful opportunities for young people. He stated this in a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday. “On Monday, at the Federal Executive Council, our administration approved the most consequential reforms of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme since its establishment in 1973. “On…

Victor Osimhen’s summer will likely be complicated as Galatasaray have reportedly received another huge €120 million (about ₦189 billion) offer for the Super Eagles striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish champions are already believed to have received several big-money approaches from Europe, but fresh reports now claim that a Saudi Arabian club has entered the race with an offer worth the same amount. Turkish transfer insider Serhan Türk reported that Galatasaray now have two separate €120 million offers on the table; one from a European club and another from Saudi Arabia. However, the identity of the Saudi club has not been…

Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Norway and Mexico both won their opening knockout round games. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals — making him joint top-scorer alongside Lionel Messi — with a superb double as France strolled past the Swedes 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The prolific French striker’s latest brace took his career World Cup goals record to an incredible 18 in 18 matches, one behind Argentina superstar Messi’s all-time record of 19…

By Saheed Oyelakin The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has sympathised with residents affected by flooding in Lagos State. In a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday, Atiku expressed concern over the impact of the flooding on families, commuters, motorists and business owners. “I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the people of Lagos who have been affected by the ongoing flooding. My thoughts are with the families, motorists, commuters, business owners and everyone whose lives and livelihoods were disrupted by this unfortunate event,” he said. The former vice president said…