The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 42-year-old woman, Sanmori Taiwo, and her 62-year-old husband, Pastor Sanmori Joshua, for allegedly faking her kidnap to extort ₦10m from relatives abroad. Taiwo allegedly locked herself in a room while her husband informed her relatives that she had been kidnapped by unknown gunmen According to a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, on Wednesday, the drama played out on August 23 at the couple’s residence on Road 5, PowerLine, Ondo City. “Suspicious of the claims, one of the relatives, Mr Fasegha O. Joseph, through a written…
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In a bid to make Europe’s premier club football event more accessible to fans worldwide, UEFA has moved the kick-off time of the Champions League final from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting from this season. According to the European football governing body, the change in the kick-off time of the Champions League final is aimed at making the event more accessible to both stadium-goers and the global TV audience. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: “With this change, we are placing the fans’ experience at the heart of our planning. The UEFA Champions League final is the highlight of the…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has strongly denied allegations linking him to smoking marijuana, describing the claims as baseless and malicious. The monarch, in a viral video addressing a public gathering, dissociated himself from the rumour and invoked curses on those spreading it. Oba Akanbi said the allegation was fabricated by what he called “unfortunate individuals” and vowed that divine punishment would befall them. “They are lying against me. They are unfortunate people. Unless I am smoking marijuana. If I’m a smoker, God should remove me from this throne. You, who are accusing me of being a…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has insisted that the penalty shootout, which saw his team stunned out of the Carabao Cup by League Two minnows Grimsby Town, was far less important than the signs shown during the game. Naija News reports that after a 2-2 draw in regulation time on Wednesday night, August 27, a tense 26-penalty shootout saw the Mariners advance to the next round. But Ruben Amorim appeared unfazed by the dramatic finish. “The penalty shootout is not important,” he said. “If I’m there trying to see if we win the game… it doesn’t matter. The signs, the…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna, has intercepted 185 blocks of Cannabis Sativa valued at ₦48.5 million alongside other contraband goods worth over ₦220 million in separate operations. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Saidu Nuruddeen, issued on behalf of the Comptroller. According to Nuruddeen, the drugs were seized on August 21 at about 3:30 a.m., following intelligence-led operations. “Operatives stopped a vehicle along the Zaria flyover on the Kaduna–Zaria Expressway, and intercepted the contraband,” Nuruddeen…
Highly gifted Nigerian music artist and song composer, Yo P comes forth with the intriguing composition dubbed “E Pain Me.” Moreover, the above-mentioned record perfectly showcases the musical abilities of the top-rated music prodigy and lyricist, Yo P. In conclusion, the abovementioned track is a riveting rendition that will undoubtedly be found in your music collection if you appreciate decent songs. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Yo P – E Pain Me appeared first on Val9ja.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has announced that the party will pursue a consensus-based approach in selecting its presidential candidate for 2027. Naija News reports that Abdullahi made the party’s position known on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television. According to the ADC spokesman, the party would opt for a competitive primary election if those seeking the party’s presidential ticket fail to reach a consensus. According to the ADC chieftain, the party would not be distracted by zoning debates or early presidential declarations by members, adding that the party’s priority is building…
The governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has berated those questioning his decision to take loans. He argued that it is not the public’s business even if he decides to sell the state to raise funds for development projects. Residents have expressed worries over the state’s financial management, with debates circulating on social media about whether loans are being taken. However, in a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the governor, who spoke in Hausa language, stated that people dissatisfied with his government should wait for eight years before questioning his worth. He said,“If I were to sell Niger State to raise…
The final round of qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will take place from 20th to 28th October, 2025. Ten-time WAFCON winners and defending champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are facing the She-Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, while Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses will meet Algeria’s Lady Fennecs. Cameroon, runners-up in 2014 and 2016, must navigate a challenging tie against a fast-rising Algerian side. Algeria reached the quarter-finals in Morocco in July 2025, finishing second in their group behind Nigeria. They beat Botswana 1-0, drew 0-0 with both Tunisia and Nigeria, and lost 2-4 on…
The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Nafiu Bala has warned former Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, to stop parading himself as the spokesperson of the party. The faction, in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs in the office of the factional chairman, Christopher O. Okechukwu, the ADC said Abdullahi has no authorization to operate as the party’s spokesperson. The statement added that Abdullahi’s claim to the position is misleading and also a violation of the established protocols that guide appointments in the party. He noted that Abdullahi does not meet…
