Australia has denied entry to Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde. He was convicted in 2016 for raping a 12-year-old girl in Britain. The refusal means he cannot take part in the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, which begin on November 14. According to the Home Affairs Ministry, the decision followed Australia’s…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the redeployment of two commissioners in the State Executive Council. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, announced this on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. The redeployment supports the Governor’s goal of improving civil service efficiency and ensuring effective service delivery across the state….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates for exceptional admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. All the candidates are younger than 16 years as of September 2025. JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that they completed a multi-stage evaluation and met all requirements. The candidates have been notified to…
The Ekiti State Police Command arrested three officers after a viral video showed them brutalising a motorcyclist in front of Osi-Ekiti Outpost station in Ido-Osi Local Government Area. SP Sunday Abutu, the command’s spokesperson, announced the arrests on Monday in Ado-Ekiti. He stated that the command condemns the officers’ unprofessional actions. The police also reassured…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a final warning to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide strike starting Saturday if urgent demands are not met. NARD President Dr. Muhammad Suleiman explained that doctors have already begun ward rounds and patient handovers in preparation for the industrial action. The association emphasized that the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a petrol station it sealed in Lagos to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The move followed an ongoing investigation into alleged fuel diversion and regulatory violations. Officials said the action aims to ensure transparency in the petroleum distribution process and to protect consumers….
The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a baby factory and human trafficking network operating in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area. Officers rescued five pregnant girls and a baby boy during the raid. How Police Exposed the Syndicate Police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade said the case began when 17-year-old Vivian Peter, from Ikot Ekpan in Akwa…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse in October 2025, making several high-profile arrests and seizing large quantities of illegal substances across Nigeria. The agency’s operations stretched across airports, nightclubs, border points, and several states. Cocaine Seized at Lagos Airport At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)…
A shooting erupted Saturday night at Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania, injuring at least seven people. The incident occurred amid homecoming festivities on campus, when crowd activity was high and public events were underway. Authorities responded swiftly, securing the area and launching an investigation. Timeline and Location of the Attack The shooting broke out around…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 10% import tax on all goods after it delayed pulling down an anti-tariff advertisement. His warning followed a heated exchange between Washington and Ottawa over trade and public messaging. Background on the Dispute Canada launched a government-funded ad campaign that criticized Trump’s tariffs on steel and…
