23-Year-Old Law School Student Found Dead at Lagos Hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has died in a suspected suicide incident at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the student, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was found
Police Arrest 5 Pakistanis in Benue, Recover 35 Mobile Phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, recovering 35 mobile phones from the suspects. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who said
INEC Extends Candidate Submission Deadline, Suspends PVC Collection in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the 2027 General Election. INEC announced the extension in a statement issued by its National Commissioner
Remain Vigilant, Dele Momodu Warns Adeleke Ahead of Osun Guber Poll Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to remain vigilant ahead of the August 15 governorship election, warning of possible challenges during the electoral process. Momodu, in a message to Adeleke on Friday, described the governor as his
Suspected Vandal Crushed to Death as Transmission Tower Collapses in Delta A suspected vandal was crushed to death after a 330kV transmission tower collapsed along the Ughelli–Benin transmission line in Delta State, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after the Ughelli–Benin 330kV transmission line tripped
MTN Warns Subscribers Against Fake 25GB Anniversary Giveaway MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fraudulent 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to access the promotion only through the telecommunications company’s official platforms. The warning was issued through MTN Nigeria’s support account on X on Saturday, following the circulation of links and posts purportedly