Man sentenced after keeping deceased mother in freezer to claim benefits
A 60-year-old man has been imprisoned for concealing his mother's death in a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to collect over £78,000 in government benefits.
August 3, 2026
NANS South-South demands justice for murdered former student leader within seven days
NANS South-South has given authorities a seven-day deadline to arrest the killers of former student leader and corps member, Stanley Okebaram, who was murdered in Bayelsa State.
August 3, 2026
Severe European Drought Drives Rhine River to Historic Lows
Record-breaking heat across Europe has caused major rivers like the Rhine and Danube to hit historic low levels, threatening shipping, energy production, and agriculture.
August 3, 2026
NAFDAC Partners in £3.7 Million Global Initiative to Eradicate Counterfeit Vaccines
NAFDAC is collaborating with an Oxford-led international consortium on a £3.7 million project to implement advanced screening technology that detects fake and low-quality vaccines.
August 3, 2026
Peter Obi labels Enugu kidnapping a sign of widespread national insecurity
Peter Obi has characterized the kidnapping of worshippers in Enugu as a national crisis, urging Nigerians to unite against widespread insecurity.
August 3, 2026
Northern Christian Youth Group Advises Clergy on Presidential Engagements
The NNCYA has cautioned Christian leaders against using private meetings with President Tinubu to spark public debate, urging them to prioritize national unity and stability.
August 3, 2026
Lagos closes Fusho Williams Avenue for four-day road repairs
Lagos authorities have closed a section of Fusho Williams Avenue for four days to implement a permanent repair solution using interlocking stones, causing traffic diversions for commuters.
August 3, 2026
Two Nigeria Flying Eagles Players Named in WAFU B U-20 Group Stage Best XI
Flying Eagles stars Alfred Odinaka and Abdulmuiz Adeleke have been selected for the WAFU B U-20 Championship Group Stage Best XI following a strong performance in the tournament.
August 3, 2026
Nigerian Navy razes militant camp in Cross River coastal region
Nigerian Navy forces destroyed a militant hideout in Cross River State's Ine Ikoridung community, seizing various tactical gear and documentation following intelligence-led operations.
August 3, 2026
PFN Leader Rejects Plans to Ban Bus Evangelism
Bishop Wale Oke of the PFN has rejected proposed restrictions on preaching in public vehicles, asserting that evangelism is an essential Christian mandate that will continue despite legislative opposition.
August 3, 2026