Nigeria Customs intercepts rifle parts and ₦373.8m in cannabis at Tincan Port
Nigeria Customs officials at Tincan Port seized disassembled pump-action rifles and over ₦373 million in cannabis-infused products, leading to two arrests.
August 6, 2026
Bashir Ahmed Faces Public Criticism Following Tyla Post Amid Davido Conflict
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmed has encountered significant backlash on social media after his post regarding singer Tyla was perceived as a targeted attack on Davido.
August 6, 2026
London Spirit knocked out of The Hundred following loss to MI London
London Spirit became the first team to exit The Hundred after a four-wicket loss to MI London at a record-attended match at Lord's.
August 6, 2026
Lawmaker Philip Agbese Criticizes Replacing Service Chiefs and Proposes ICC Withdrawal
Representative Philip Agbese argues that frequent military leadership changes weaken security and calls for Nigeria to reconsider its International Criminal Court membership.
August 6, 2026
Governor Otti mandates 10 p.m. curfew for Abia traffic agencies
Governor Alex Otti has mandated that Abia traffic enforcement agencies operate until 10 p.m. daily to curb recklessness and improve road safety throughout the state.
August 6, 2026
US Administration Plans Broader Social Media Screening for Visa Seekers
The US government is extending its social media background checks to more visa categories, including foreign journalists, as part of a push to strengthen national security screening.
August 6, 2026
President Tinubu expresses condolences to Kemi Adeosun following spouse’s passing
President Bola Tinubu has sent his sympathies to former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun following the death of her 62-year-old husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun.
August 6, 2026
ADC Challenges President Tinubu Regarding Osun State Account Freeze
The African Democratic Congress has challenged President Bola Tinubu's claims regarding the EFCC's freezing of Osun State accounts, questioning the legality of his intervention and the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
August 6, 2026
Edo State NDLEA elevates 73 personnel to higher ranks
The Edo State Command of the NDLEA has promoted 73 officers to various ranks to reward their commitment and operational performance in the fight against drug trafficking.
August 6, 2026
ICPC Exonerates Gbajabiamila in Fake Council Investigation
The ICPC has cleared Femi Gbajabiamila of wrongdoing, confirming that the appointment letter for a fake investment council was a forgery produced by Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew.
August 6, 2026