The Ondo State Police Command on Monday says it has arrested three interstate armed robbery syndicate and recovered AK 47 rifles, Beretta pistols and others in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, made this known in Akure while parading the suspects and seven others. Ohagwu …
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Nigerian Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has challenged veteran artiste Terry G to a boxing match, saying the bout would revive Terry G’s career. Newsextra24 reports that Portable made the challenge on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ”Rubbin Minds”. “If I fight Terry G, people will …
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The University of Calabar (UniCal) has reiterated its ban on wild post-examination celebrations and other acts capable of disrupting peace on campus. The Registrar of the institution, Dr Chukwuka Icha, conveyed the management’s directive in a statement on Monday in Calabar. Icha expressed concern that some students, particularly final-year students, …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former Managing Director, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, for money laundering. Yisawu, who was arraigned on eight-count charge before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty to all the counts. After …
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An Abuja High Court on Monday adjourned the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case against the immediate past National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam until Aug. 17. Newsextra24 reports that Gabam was docked before Chief Magistrate Amauche Onyedium alongside Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu in suit No. DCC/10/2026 …
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Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has discouraged her from gambling again. The actress disclosed this in a post shared on her Instagram handle on Monday, shortly after the conclusion of …
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The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has dissolved all Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities in the institution with immediate effect. The university also directed all elected student leaders to relinquish union property and prepare to appear before an investigative panel to account for their stewardship. The directive …
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The UK Home Office has warned young travellers not to jeopardise their futures by accepting offers of free holidays or luxury trips from criminal gangs seeking to recruit drug couriers. The warning released on July 17, 2026 on its website, issued by Border Force ahead of the peak summer holiday …
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The University of Calabar has dismissed eight teaching and non-teaching staff members over various offences, including examination misconduct, absenteeism and abandonment of duty, while delaying the promotion of one other staff member by two years. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to …
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… harps on proper environmental sanitation Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged operators of tricycles, widely known as keke and minibuses, to register on the Ministry of Transport’s database for proper identification and effective security management. Speaking at the July Edition of Government House Monthly Prayer Service …
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