The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners in Edo State. The suspects were arrested on August 28 while allegedly carrying out illegal gold mining activities in the Okpella/Ososo/Egbetua forest axis of Etsako East and Akoko-Edo Local Government Areas. The Edo State NSCDC Commander, Saidi Akintayo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin. He said the suspects were allegedly working for two individuals identified as […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced hearing on a suit seeking to stop the planned 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who presided over the case on Tuesday, ordered the plaintiff to serve the originating summons on the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court adjourned the matter until September 10, 2026, for a report on […]

Manchester City are making a late attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal are targeting Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the transfer window closes. Chelsea reportedly value Fernandez at around £120 million, but City are yet to meet the asking price. Arsenal are also considering a major move for Alvarez, with Atletico said to be demanding about £128 million for the Argentine forward. Alvarez has missed recent […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state to uphold the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they celebrate the annual Takutaha Maulud. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, called on Muslims to promote peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Yusuf described Takutaha as an important religious and cultural tradition that provides an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the life […]