Terror Threats in Scotland Led to Man’s Deportation From Ireland to Nigeria

07 Aug 2026

A Nigerian man previously convicted of terrorism-related offences in Scotland has been deported from Ireland to Nigeria, after briefly becoming the first person in the Irish state ever prosecuted for physically obstructing his own deportation. What happened Sam Okwuoha, 28, was among six Nigerian nationals removed from Ireland on a chartered flight that left Dublin […]

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Ahead of Osun’s Vote, Nigeria’s Police Chief Warns His Own Men First

07 Aug 2026

Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned that any police officer who helps rig or compromises the Osun State governorship election will be punished publicly, according to a video of his remarks ahead of the August 15 poll. What the IGP said In the video, Disu tells officers being deployed to Osun that they must […]

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When Campaign Insults Replace Campaign Promises: What the Dancing-Governor Jab Says About Nigeria’s Election Season

06 Aug 2026

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has mocked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his well-known love for dancing, at a campaign rally ahead of the Osun governorship election. Watch the video here What Okpebholo said Speaking on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Osun State, Okpebholo repeatedly poked fun […]

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Police Uncover Hidden Drug Storage Site in Imo Community, Raising Fresh Concerns Over Illegal Trafficking Routes in the South-East

06 Aug 2026

A video circulating online shows what is said to be an operation by the Imo State Police Command in Orsu community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. According to the video, officers “burst” (broke into and shut down) a hidden storage site — often called a “bunker” — being used to stockpile Indian hemp […]

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EFCC Freezes Osun State Government Account Just Days Before a Tightly Contested Election

06 Aug 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government bank account domiciled with First Bank, barely 10 days before the state’s governorship election scheduled for August 15. A document obtained by Vanguard showed that the account, said to be used for paying workers’ salaries, was placed on a “Post No Debit” […]

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Two Soldiers in Army Custody After Working as Private Bouncers (Unofficial Security Guards) at a Viral Celebrity Wedding

05 Aug 2026

The Nigerian Army has arrested two of its own soldiers for allegedly abandoning their duty post to work as private security at a celebrity wedding. The soldiers, both attached to the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital (81DMSH) in Obalende, Lagos, were picked up on Tuesday morning after videos showed them in uniform, escorting guests […]

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NYSC Tightens the Net on Fake Corps Members With New Mandatory Verification Rule

04 Aug 2026

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned prospective corps members that they will not be mobilised for national service without first obtaining clearance from the National Electronic Registration Database (NERD). The scheme issued the warning as it intensifies preparations for the mobilisation of the 2026 Batch “B” service year, introducing what it describes as […]

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The Widening Gap Between Nigerian Wages and the Cost of a Home (Why Housing in Lagos Has Become Unaffordable for Most)

03 Aug 2026

Nigerian broadcaster and former “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” host, Frank Edoho, has criticised the pricing of homes in Lagos, describing the real estate industry as “armed robbery.” He compared the cost of a mansion in Osapa, an area in Lekki, Lagos, to the price of an entire island owned by Hollywood actor Leonardo […]

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Nigeria’s Chief Justice Just Banned a Title Millions of Lawyers Grew Up Aspiring To. Here’s the Legal History Behind the Decision

01 Aug 2026

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court officials and other personnel to stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir […]

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