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Lagos State Police detained an Inspector for allegedly defrauding a complainant of N915,000 through a rice delivery scheme that never materialized. The officer received payment in January 2024 after promising to supply 20 bags of rice, but failed to deliver the goods or return the funds...

A wheelbarrow pusher murdered 62-year-old Ayinda Dauda during a robbery attack in Kurmin Gwari within Kaduna South Local Government Area on Friday afternoon. The suspect had previously helped the victim during her market visits before turning violent at 12:30 p.m. He stabbed Dauda with a knife...

Plateau State Police Command detained eighteen individuals following the mob killing of Inspector Lasare Jeremiah in Bassa Local Government Area. The Criminal Investigation Department officer faced death while attempting to apprehend Audu Abdullahi, who had been terrorizing Nyakala community...

Akwa Ibom State Police Command began searching for attackers who assaulted a cattle herder in Etoi village within Uyo Local Government Area. Officers recovered meat from a slaughtered cow and returned it to the rightful owner after the Thursday evening incident. Police spokesman DSP Timfon John...

Armed criminals abducted Zaharaddeen Magaji from his residence in Gazara Village within Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The assault occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 11:50 p.m. when attackers invaded the community while firing weapons indiscriminately. Security...

Delta State Police confirmed that Taye surrendered at Ebrumede Police Division after fleeing when authorities accused him of killing and burying his daughter. The 13-year-old girl, identified as Davina, died on September 7, 2027, according to official reports. Officers had already detained his...

Authorities discovered the lifeless body of Emmanuel Kefas in the Tudiri community within the Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. Police had previously identified Kefas as a primary suspect in the mysterious death of his girlfriend, Comfort Jimtop. Jimtop studied Mass Communication...

Police officers rescued two robbery suspects from an angry mob at Chicken Junction in Wuse 2, Abuja on Friday morning. The men had targeted a female passenger while operating from an unmarked taxi vehicle. Their victim screamed for help when they attempted to steal her mobile phone and force her...

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad despite playing with reduced numbers for most of the match. Kylian Mbappé delivered both the opening goal and a key assist during Saturday's Spanish league encounter. The France international capitalized on a defensive error to score his...

Bangladesh reached 139 runs for five wickets against Sri Lanka during their Asia Cup encounter at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Charith Asalanka claimed the coin toss and elected to bowl first, while Bangladesh selected Shoriful Islam ahead of Taskin Ahmed. Both opening batsmen failed to...

Martin Zubimendi scored twice as Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Spanish midfielder netted his maiden goals for the Gunners following his summer transfer from Real Sociedad. Viktor Gyokeres added the second strike after halftime to complete a dominant...

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The decision reflected his assessment of the fresh pitch conditions for this Asia Cup match. Bangladesh made one change with Shoriful Islam replacing...

Leicester City secured a point against Oxford United after playing most of the match with ten players. The Championship clash at Kassam Stadium ended 2-2 despite the Foxes facing a numerical disadvantage for over sixty minutes. Will Lankshear opened the scoring for Oxford when he converted a...

Spanish coach Javier Cabrera departed Dhaka on Friday for another vacation in his home country. The Bangladesh national football team manager maintains his pattern of traveling to Spain after completing duties with the squad. His return timeline remains uncertain following the latest departure...

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed anger toward Spain's national team regarding their treatment of Lamine Yamal during recent international duty. The 18-year-old forward will miss Sunday's La Liga match against Valencia because of a groin injury sustained while representing his country...

Bayer Leverkusen claimed their first victory of the season under new manager Kasper Hjulmand with a 3-1 triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt. Alex Grimaldo delivered two stunning free kicks while Patrik Schick converted a penalty to secure the home win. The match took a dramatic turn when Leverkusen...

Bangladesh faces Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Saturday in a match that carries knockout significance. Afghanistan's strong presence in Group B means defeat would create a difficult qualification path for either team. The sides have achieved equal success over recent years, with eight...

Mohammad Haris delivered a match-winning performance as Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs at Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The wicketkeeper-batsman struck 66 runs from 43 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries and three sixes. Pakistan posted 160-7 after choosing to bat first, while...

Bashundhara Residential Area residents participated in a new wellness program that began on Friday at Gold's Gym Bangladesh within Bashundhara Sports City. The free yoga sessions operate under the motto "For the People, For the Country" and reflect Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan's community health...

Google labeled Abu Dhabi's weather as excessive heat on Friday. Bangladesh opted against practice sessions before their Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka on Saturday at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. The team rested at their hotel after defeating Hong Kong comprehensively in their opening game...