BBNaija Season 11: Martins Iyeh Becomes First Housemate Evicted Martins Iyeh has become the first housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show, leaving the competition after two weeks. The 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State was evicted during Sunday night’s live show following viewers’ votes. Martins was
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
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
Fake PFIPC: ICPC Confirms Adeyemi’s Appointment Letter Forged The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has established that Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, who presented himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), was never appointed by the Federal Government. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed
FCT Water Board Restores Supply to Wuse, Wuye, Maitama After Emergency Repairs The Federal Capital Territory Water Board has restored potable water supply to parts of Abuja following a temporary disruption caused by emergency maintenance on a major trunk line. The affected areas include Wuse 1, Wuse 2, Wuye and Maitama districts. The board’s spokesperson,
BREAKING: Unfreez Osun Gov’t Account Immediately – Tinubu Orders EFCC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts. The President gave the directive on Thursday, August 6, 2026, following concerns over the timing of the
BREAKING: Army Announces Bounty on Top ISWAP Leaders The military has announced a substantial financial reward for information leading to the arrest of Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, identified as the most wanted leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) operating in the Lake Chad Basin. The announcement followed a major intelligence breakthrough
Relief as 176 Abducted Woro Residents Regain Freedom in Kwara The Kwara State Government has confirmed the release of 176 residents abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, bringing an end to months of uncertainty for the victims and their families. The government announced the development in
BREAKING: Drama as EFCC Freezes Osun Govt Account 10 Days to Guber Election The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, 10 days before the state’s governorship election scheduled for August 15. Documents cited in reports indicated that the account, reportedly used for the
Tinubu Approves 30–80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of Nigeria’s armed forces, with about 250,000 officers and soldiers expected to benefit from the new pay package. The new salary structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026,