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A building housing some shops at No. 36 New Umuahia Road, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, has been destroyed by fire, leaving goods and other valuables worth millions of Naira in ruins. The fire incident, which was allegedly caused by a faulty solar electrical installation in one of the affected shops, engulfed the entire building. Although men of Abia State Fire Service arrived at the scene, goods stored in the building had already been completely destroyed before their arrival. Recounting their loss to journalists, victims of the fire disaster cried out that they lost everything they invested in their businesses.…

The Borno State Police Command has raised the alarm over the use of tinted vehicles by criminals. In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, on Saturday, the police warned that armed robbers, kidnappers, drug peddlers, and terrorists often exploit such vehicles to conceal their identities and facilitate illegal activities. Daso, who stated that the trend was uncovered through Crime Frequency Data, added that the findings underscore the urgent need for tighter regulation of vehicles with tinted glass across the country. “Through our Crime Frequency Data, evidence has shown that tinted vehicles have frequently been used to…

The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested a suspect, three years after a kidnapping and armed robbery involving the village head of Garun Babba in Bebeji Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed in a statement on Saturday, that the suspect, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, aged 27, from Dakatsalle in Bebeji LGA, was arrested on October 2, 2025, around 6:00 p.m. According to Kiyawa, the arrest is linked to a 2023 case in which the victim, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari, 41, was kidnapped and robbed of ₦2.75m, a Tecno Kevo 4 phone,…

Chelsea assistant coach Willy Caballero has suggested why his team defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A late dramatic goal from Willian Estevão ensured Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. However, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was shown a red card after his wild celebration following Estevão’s goal. Maresca was already on a booking after complaining about a VAR decision on a penalty, and the Italian sprinted the length of the pitch to celebrate with his players. Speaking in his post-match interview, Caballero suggested that the Blues triumphed because they finished the game strong and determined against…

Lagos was the center of Afrobeats magic this past weekend as two of the genre’s biggest stars Tiwa Savage and BNXN took over the city with back-to-back album celebrations that had everyone talking. From Tiwa’s soulful, intimate unveiling of This One Is Personal to BNXN’s high-energy Captain launch, the weekend was a true showcase of Afrobeats excellence. At the heart of both events was Don Julio, the world’s leading luxury tequila, bringing its signature flair for celebration to every moment. Whether it was Tiwa’s reflective evening filled with close connections and craft or BNXN’s electric night that pulsed with confidence…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was shown a red card after celebrating the team’s dramatic late winner against Liverpool. Maresca was already on a booking for dissent after complaining about a VAR decision on a penalty claim. After Willian Estevão’s dramatic late winner, the Italian sprinted the length of the pitch to celebrate with his players. This led referee Anthony Taylor to issue him a second yellow card. Maresca’s dismissal did not affect Chelsea’s victory, as it came in the 96th minute at Stamford Bridge. The win lifts Chelsea to sixth place with 11 points after seven fixtures. For Liverpool, they…

Twelve groups under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have supported the call to remove Kano State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori after the police command withdrew from the state’s Independence Day celebration. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack Bakori, accusing him of undermining his authority as the state’s chief security officer. The incident sparked both protests and counter-protests across Kano. On Saturday, the twelve APC groups, led by Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, held a press conference in Kano where they backed the governor’s demand. They also distanced themselves from other APC groups that…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday carried out some road inspections in the capital city. Wike visited the Wuye District of the FCT where he was briefed about the project by the contractor handling it. Addressing the minister, the Managing Director of Arab Contractors, Engr Mohamed Eldaros, said: “About 37 of the road network has been done with all the associated infrastructures. Apart from this interchange bridge, there are two locations of River bridges within Wuye. “We have also technical substations providing light, the work is done and people are living there. There is…

Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has warned Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim against resigning from his role before being sacked. According to Hasselbaink, it would worsen his reputation as a football manager even further. Man United have not been impressive so far this season under Amorim. They currently sit in 14th position with seven points after losing three games ahead of their fixture with Sunderland on Saturday evening. When asked if he thinks it is a realistic scenario for Amorim to quit his job at Manchester United before he is sacked to save his reputation, Hasselbaink told Sky Sports:…

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has addressed the online backlash trailing her recent comments about taking her teenage daughter, Similoluwa, to a nightclub. DAILY POST reports that in a recent chat with content creator Mr Lil Gaga, Bakare revealed that she personally took her 17-year-old daughter to a club for the first time and even allowed her to taste alcohol She described the experience as part of preparing her for adulthood. Her comments quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions on social media. Many Nigerians criticised the actress, accusing her of promoting irresponsible parenting and reinforcing negative stereotypes about single mothers. Reacting…