Court grants DSS request to protect identity of witnesses in trial of Owo church massacre suspects
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the Department of State Services (DSS) to hide the identities of witnesses in the trial of five men accused of carrying out the June 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the approval on Tuesday, August 19, after […]
Putin suggests hosting Zelensky in Moscow for peace meeting
New information has come out about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow for peace talks. The suggestion reportedly came up during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The call took place while Trump was in Washington hosting talks with Zelensky and several European leaders, […]
How Tefal Cookware Became Everyday Kitchen Partner
It all began with burnt eggs. I was using an old pan that was scratched, uneven, and honestly quite embarrassing to cook with. Cooking stopped being fun because everything stuck or burnt. That was when a friend suggested I try Tefal Cookware, and it completely changed the way I see cooking. I decided to buy […]
Six schoolgirls between 12 and 13 arrested after injuring a 13-year-old in ‘deeply troubling attack’
Six schoolgirls aged between 12 and 13 have been arrested in Hove, United Kingdom, after a 13-year-old girl was injured in what police called a “deeply troubling attack.” The incident happened at Wish Park shortly before 6pm on Friday, August 15. The young victim was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged. […]
Kaduna court remands man for allegedly beating his friend to coma over a woman
A Kaduna Magistrates Court has remanded 26-year-old Usman Aliyu after he was accused of beating his friend into a coma during an argument over a woman. Aliyu, who lives in Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna, pleaded not guilty to the assault charge. The prosecution, represented by Inspector Chidi Leo, requested that Aliyu be kept in custody while […]
UK government drops demand for access to Apple users’ encrypted data
The UK government has decided not to pursue its request for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted user data, following disagreements involving US officials. Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, confirmed that the UK has retracted its request for Apple to access protected encrypted information. She added on X that she worked […]
Nigerian ‘home birth influencer’ who advises against medical interventions is arrested after baby d!es during two-day labour in Australia
A Nigerian influencer who promotes home births without medical help has been arrested in Australia. She faces manslaughter charges after a baby she assisted in delivering died. Oyebola Coxon, a midwife who works privately and supports natural at-home births, helped a woman give birth in Wallsend, New South Wales, last October. According to reports, the […]
Viral corps member, Raye responds after being tackled for declaring love for Abuja
Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, became an internet sensation when she spoke out about the low pay and tough conditions for corps members. She recently made headlines again after sharing her admiration for Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Raye posted on X, saying, “Abuja has my heart. I could stare at the mountains forever. Love […]
Ex-convict rearrested six days after release from prison for stealing a motorcycle
A man in Delta State was arrested just six days after he was released from prison for stealing a motorcycle. Police confirmed that the man had previously served a two-year sentence for the same crime. After completing his jail term, he returned to criminal activity almost immediately. During questioning, the suspect admitted that he had […]
Man flogs his 11-year-old son to d3ath in Kogi for ‘offending’ him
The Kogi State Police have arrested a man named Jato Alhaji Jaye for allegedly killing his 11-year-old son in the Agbaja area of Oworo land, Lokoja Local Government Area. According to sources who spoke to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the boy’s uncle, Zuberu Adamu, reported on August 19, 2025, that his sister, Adama Adamu, had […]