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Troops of the 4 Brigade under the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, working alongside other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers during a series of clearance operations across Edo State. The operations, codenamed Operation KO SALO, began on May 12, 2026, and targeted criminal hideouts in Owan East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas. During raids on Ugbovbighan Village, Olelo Forest, Egoro Amede Village, and the Rugan Fulani settlement, security operatives arrested three suspects identified as Ishaya Obadis (20), Markus Ballu (35), and Godknows Owonoji (30). Authorities recovered two motorcycles and two…

Just four years ago, Arsenal F.C. were a club weighed down by disappointment after ending the season 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City F.C.. Missing out on a Champions League spot to fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur F.C. on the final day of the 2021/22 campaign left many supporters doubting whether manager Mikel Arteta could restore the club to its former heights. Those doubts have now disappeared. Arsenal secured their 14th English league title after Manchester City’s draw against Bournemouth confirmed the Gunners as champions, ending a wait that stretched back to the legendary “Invincibles” season of 2003/04…

Celebrating his 66th birthday today, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Lágbájá, born Bisade Ologunde, remains one of the most distinctive and influential figures in African music. Renowned for his signature slitted mask and socially conscious music, the enigmatic saxophonist has spent decades blending Afrobeat with jazz, highlife, funk, and traditional Yoruba rhythms to create a sound uniquely his own. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the masked music icon: 1. The Meaning Behind “Lágbájá” The name “Lágbájá” translates to “anonymous person,” “John Doe,” or “everyman” in Yoruba. He chose the name to symbolise and represent the voice of ordinary Nigerians. 2. Why…

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has unveiled a 27-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo set to feature in his sixth World Cup at the age of 41. During the squad announcement in Oeiras, Martinez described the list as “27 players plus one,” paying tribute to late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last year at the age of 28. The coach said Jota’s spirit and dedication would continue to inspire the national team throughout the tournament. Martinez also explained the inclusion of four goalkeepers and five fullbacks, citing the demands…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders in the aviation sector to strengthen public health surveillance measures following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. In a circular issued on May 18, 2026, the NCAA said the move was necessary to curb the possible cross-border spread of the disease through air travel. The agency noted that Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed case linked to the current outbreak but said it is working closely with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre…

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a human trafficking syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas, rescuing 30 Malian nationals allegedly held in exploitative conditions in Nasarawa State. In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Anthony Placid, police operatives revealed that the victims were discovered in residential buildings in Mararaba and Karu, where they were reportedly confined by the trafficking network. Thirteen suspects were arrested during the operation, including the alleged leader of the syndicate, Abdul Ngaki. Others apprehended are Fatimah Kulibali, Ahmad Kasango, Sidibe Musa, Muhammad Dembele, Saidu Traore, Ali Koulibaly, Abdul…

The Togolese government has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the nation for short stays of up to 30 days. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement released by the Togolese Ministry of Security through its official X account. According to the ministry, the decision is aimed at strengthening African integration and encouraging easier movement across the continent. Under the new policy, African travellers with valid national passports can now enter Togo without a visa for stays not exceeding 30 days. The statement read: “Togo takes a historic step in…

Unpretentiously stated, politics is a roguish business. Nigeria’s politics has been characteristically impish notwithstanding strident efforts made overtime to introduce hygienic politics. The recent enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026 is unarguably the latest effort to introduce a culture of orderly power play politics beginning from regulating the conduct of political parties in the conduct of primary for election of their candidates. Section 86 of the Electoral Act, 2026 enacts that “All direct primaries shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines of each political party” while section 87(1) provides that “A political party that adopts a consensus candidate shall…

The crisis fears rocking the All Progressives Congress in Abia State appear to be easing following the peaceful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primary elections, which produced several unopposed candidates, including Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha. Kalu secured the APC ticket to represent Bende Federal Constituency for a third consecutive term in the House of Representatives, while Onyejeocha emerged as the party’s candidate for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in her bid to return to the National Assembly for a fifth term. Onyejeocha represented…

Renowned environmental activist and Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Nnimmo Bassey, has declared that Nigeria was economically and socially better off before crude oil became the nation’s primary source of revenue. Speaking on Monday in Port Harcourt during the 2026 Correspondents’ Week organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bassey said the country’s overdependence on petroleum wealth destroyed agriculture, weakened infrastructure development and entrenched economic dependency. The event, themed “The Imperatives of Comprehensive Cleanup of the Niger Delta Environment: Role of the Media,” was supported by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of…