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  Cops crash massive LA street takeover, towing 100 cars and detaining hundreds Cops sprung a massive sting on alleged street-racing hooligans in South Los Angeles early Saturday — reportedly detaining hundreds and preparing to haul away scores of vehicles. The Los Angeles Police Department told The California Post that officers issued a tactical alert at 3:21 a.m. and were still working the scene hours later, as of 9 a.m. No details were immediately available on arrests or citations from the LAPD. Video from the scene showed dozens of officers surrounding a massive crowd as people wandered between cars trapped at the intersection of South Figueroa Street and West Alondra Boulevard. Tow trucks stood by, ready to pounce. Video stringer RMGNews reported that the bust was part of a major joint operation involving the California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and LAPD. The outlet reported that at least 300 racers and spectators were being detained, while roughl...

  ‘I needed money for wedding,’ kidnap suspect confesses They came from Agadagba community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Not to trade. Not to visit. They came to Lagos to kidnap. And as you read this piece, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three members of a cross-state kidnap syndicate that abducted a businesswoman in the Ijedodo area of the state, collected N21 million as ransom before her release. The suspects: Semi Buawe, 35; Oluwatomi Obosi, 37; and Bamure Telemowei, were traced to their hideout in Agadagba community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The gang’s leader, identified only as ID, was said to still be at large and alleged to be connected to kidnapping incidents across multiple states, police sources said. The victim, whose identity has been withheld, was held captive for three days in a bush in the Ijedodo area before her family paid the ransom, which included N21 million, a bottle o...

 ‘Don’t divorce your husbands if they don't vote for APC; I was joking’ — Yobe APC Chair apologises Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yobe State, Muhammad Gadaka, has withdrawn his controversial call for women to end their marriages if their husbands prevent them from voting for the party in the 2027 elections. Gadaka also apologised to the public, saying the remark was made as a joke, and not intended to encourage married women to divorce their husbands. “I withdraw my earlier statement that any woman whose husband prevents her from voting for the APC should end her marriage, and that I would marry her. I apologise to the public; I only said it as a joke,” Gadaka said. The APC chairman had made the controversial remark while addressing supporters during a political gathering in Nangere Local Government Area of the state. He had told women whose husbands opposed their support for the APC to seek divorce, while offering to pay the dowry of affected women and marry t...

 Anosike: PDP Has Changed, New Mindset Will Drive Our 2027 Agenda The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has defended the party’s capacity to return to power in 2027, saying the PDP of today should be judged by its new direction rather than the shortcomings associated with previous administrations. Anosike stated this on Thursday, September 3, 2026, while speaking at the monthly congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council. Addressing concerns arising from comparisons between previous PDP administrations in Abia and the party’s current leadership and political structure, Anosike acknowledged the history of the party but insisted that the PDP he represents comes with a different mindset, focus and direction. “Same party, new mindset, new focus, and new direction,” he said. The PDP candidate also pointed out that some politicians who were part of the party in the past had since moved to other political p...

 ‘Akpabio’s wife visited Senate Chamber to inspect faulty equipment’ – Aide refutes ‘unholy access’ reports The Office of the Senate President has reacted to the controversy trailing a recent visit of Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the Senate Chamber. There were reports that Mrs Akpabio had an “unholy access” to the chamber as she was said to have visited the facility with marabouts and spiritualists. The nature of the visit, which took place on a Saturday, has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the motive behind the development. But reacting to the development, Dr. Jibril Lawal Tafida, Special Adviser to the President of the Senate on Diaspora and Non-governmental Organizations, described the reports as “misinformation”. In a statement on Saturday, Tafida said Mrs Akpabio’s visit was purely administrative. According to him, Mrs Akpabio visited the National Assembly Complex on a Saturday to personally observe and assess malfunctioning e...

 ‘Holy grail’: Antique ‘fox head’ bought at a flea market turns out to be an ancient extinct species valued at $85K It was the Fantastic Mr. Faux. A UK antique collector was shocked after realizing a taxidermied “fox head” was actually the supremely rare bust of an extinct predator called a Tasmanian Tiger. “I will never find anything better,” the curious cranium’s owner James Cranfield, a natural history relics dealer, told the BBC of the once-in-a-lifetime find. The incredible saga began innocuously enough when an anonymous seller bought the artifact for around $67 at a county fair because they were amused by its googly eyes and cartoonish smile, Science Alert reported. So they were naturally quite surprised after putting it up for bidding at the Auctioneum in Bristol and seeing it go for 1,000 times that. Cranfield, who specialized in collecting “weird and wonderful fox heads” to demonstrate diversity in taxidermy, had reportedly been intrigued after discovering the “19th centur...

 NYC tenants beg for help as splashy squatter and band of naked vagrants terrorize housing project He might look like a clown, but he’s no laughing matter to the beleaguered tenants of a NYCHA building in Chelsea. A vagabond decked out in a kaleidoscopic wardrobe and head scarves has set up camp in a city apartment building where the unhinged squatter and his band of homeless friends have terrorized tenants for more than two years. Despite daily complaints about the dangerous situation, tenants said the city seems powerless to remove the man who has laid claim to an apartment to which he has no legal right. The squatter, named in court documents as Stuart Newman and described as an aggressive man in his 40s, moved in when the former occupant, 77-year-old Harvey Wasserman, died in June 2024, according to a lawsuit filed by the New York City Housing Authority that November. Since then, he’s refused to leave the Robert Fulton Houses, despite being taken to court and repeated visits fr...

 El Chapo’s wife demands to know why TikTok suspended account: ‘I’m very careful not to break the rules’ Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán’s wife is ticked at TikTok. Emma Coronel, 37, said that her main account on the social media platform was suspended, and claimed she didn’t know why. And now, the former beauty queen wants answers. “Hey, how’s it going? I’m a bit annoyed today because TikTok blocked my account for no reason,” Coronel said in a video on a new TikTok account Monday. “They haven’t given me an explanation as to why, what happened, or what I supposedly did,” she said. Coronel, who was born in San Francisco, Calif., and grew up in Mexico, explained that she was aware of TikTok’s strict guidelines and claimed she didn’t overstep any boundaries. “I’m very careful not to break the rules – I make sure to do everything right – and yet, they still blocked me,” she said. “But we’ll keep moving forward.” Coronel had amassed over 1.4 million followers on TikTok since she joined in Aug...

 Pro-Palestine photographer and friend shot dead by Muslim man in anti-LGBTQ hate crime A Muslim man shot and killed a pro-Palestinian photographer and his friend as they were leaving an Arizona gay bar before turning the gun on himself in what cops say was a hate crime. Ousman Ceesay unleashed the violence in Tucson around 12:30 a.m. Monday — targeting two men he did not know, Tucson Police confirmed. Cameron Davis Capara, 33, and Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, 42, were in the parking lot of Venture-N when they were confronted and then shot by Ceesay, according to cops. Ceesay, 44, then shot himself with a 9mm handgun. The gunman was carrying a note with a list of other gay-friendly businesses in the area, but cops said he never tried to enter the bar near where he committed the heinous crime. A second note in his home found by detectives “indicated he acted alone and that this shooting was a targeted attack motivated by hate toward the LGBTQIA+ community,” the department said. Ceesay...

 Phaedra Parks confirms she’s dating ‘Traitors’ co-star Chris ‘CT’ Tamburello A match made in reality TV heaven. Phaedra Parks revealed that she’s dating her former “Traitors” co-star Chris “CT” Tamburello. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star made the revelation on Thursday’s episode of “Jeff Lewis Live” when the host began questioning Parks about her dating life. “Are you dating because I heard you were going to the Emmy’s with a date, is this a platonic thing?” Lewis asked. “No it’s not,” Parks replied, confirming that her beau’s identity is Tamburello and that they’ve been on a few dates before. “So we’re going to the Emmys,” she continued. “He’s a presenter so I’m his date.” Lewis continued to press the Bravolebrity about details of their relationship but she continued to play coy. She did divulge, however, that after being in Los Angeles for the awards show they will be heading back to New York City together. When a fan called in to question whether Parks and “The Challenge”...

 British-Nigerian influencer dies after penis enlargement procedure in Thailand British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand with his wife. Igho, 43, reportedly had 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine injected into his penis at a clinic in Bangkok in March, according to an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court. After the procedure, he and his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, reportedly went for a massage, where he complained of chest pain and collapsed twice. He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs. Medics reportedly performed CPR for more than 100 minutes, but Igho died in the early hours of March 6. A postmortem examination in the UK reportedly found cellular material in his lungs matching the hyaluronic acid used during the procedure....

 First Lady, Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Embrace Spirit Of Giving Towards Vulnerable And Less Privilege The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to continue to embrace the spirit of giving and volunteerism, particularly towards the vulnerable and less privileged, noting that through collective action, they can help reduce poverty, strengthen communities, and ensure that no one is left behind. This is contained in her message to mark 2026 International Day of Charity, which she says highlights the power of kindness, compassion and generosity in building a more caring and inclusive society.   She says, giving and or charity, the First Lady notes, is about extending a helping hand, restoring hope, and supporting those in need, mindful that every act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference in the life of another. It concludes.

 Comedian Mark Angel Shockingly Reveals He Signed Two of Nigeria's Biggest Music Artistes Famous Nigerian comedian and content creator Mark Angel has left the entertainment industry buzzing after revealing that he secretly signed two of Nigeria's biggest musical talents. Known globally for his record-breaking comedy skits, Angel disclosed that his venture into music management has been kept entirely out of the public eye. Speaking on his behind-the-scenes business ventures, the Mark Angel Comedy founder explained that the decision to keep the partnership low-key was highly intentional. According to him, the lack of public joint photos or social media posts is a deliberate strategy to separate business from public spectacle. "A lot of people don’t know this, but I signed two of the biggest artistes in Nigeria," Angel stated. "We keep everything low-key and don’t take pictures together. One of the artistes is the fastest-growing in Africa." Speculation Mounts ...

 YOUNG ANGLICAN PRIEST REV. CHIBUZOR AMAKOM, UNDER THE DIOCESE ON THE NIGER, DIES IN A FATAL ACCIDENT TWO MONTHS AFTER ORDINATION.      The Anglican Church is mourning the tragic death of Rev. Chibuzor Amakom, a young priest serving under the Diocese on the Niger, who reportedly died in a fat@l car acc!dent on Friday, September 4, 2026. Rev. Amakom was said to have been ordained only about two months ago, 19th July 2026.  Before his ordination and subsequent transfer, he served at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Nkpor and is currently serving at st Mary's Anglican church Obosi. He was reportedly from Ukpomachi. His sudden death has left his family, friends, fellow priests, church members and colleagues heartbroken. The young priest’s passing has also been described as a painful loss to the Anglican community, coming so shortly after he began his journey in the priesthood. May God grant his family, loved ones and the Anglican Church the strength to bear this pa...

 LASODA DISBURSES N24 MILLION INTERVENTION FUND TO 12 DISABILITY ORGANISATIONS  The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has disbursed a special intervention fund of N24 million to 12 registered Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) across Lagos State to strengthen their operations and enhance their capacity to provide grassroots services to persons with disabilities. The intervention was presented to the beneficiary organisations on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the LASODA premises in Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the presentation, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, said the intervention was designed to provide direct financial support to registered OPDs and enable them to deliver grassroots-level services, advocacy and economic empowerment programmes to persons with disabilities across the state. She said the initiative was in line with the Lagos State Government’s THEMES Plus Development Agenda, particularly its commitment t...

 An Illinois mother accused of killing her 2-year-old son allegedly told investigators the boy was the “devil” and prosecutors say she had become deeply interested in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, even discussing it with friends hours before her son was found dead. Corie A. Walsh, 38, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of her son, Barrett Walsh. Prosecutors allege Walsh told investigators she killed the toddler because she believed he was the “devil” and “anti-Christ.” Witnesses told investigators Walsh had “recently become very invested in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial” and had been actively discussing the case with friends in a group text, according to Fox 32 Chicago. Prosecutors say Walsh was texting about the trial around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hours later, Frankfort police were called to a home in the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court for a report of an injured child. A neighbor discovered Barrett hanging in the basement from a device attached to...

 The parents of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes will remain in jail after a South Carolina judge denied them bond Saturday.  John Hayes III, 71, and Geordyn Hayes, 31, are charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk/willfully abandoning a child after Saylor disappeared Sunday near Pawleys Island and was found dead in the Waccamaw River the following morning.  Their attorneys called the death a tragic accident and argued the couple should be released to attend their daughter’s funeral, but the judge cited the seriousness of the charges and their criminal histories, according to The Post and Courier.  Authorities say Saylor, a nonverbal child with autism, disappeared after being left buckled inside the family’s SUV.  Arrest warrants allege her parents urged investigators to track a Project Lifesaver transmitter even though they knew Saylor was not wearing it and directed searchers away from the water where she was eventually found. The transmitter was later found at t...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MURDER OF NURSING STUDENT IN ALOR, EXONERATE EARLIER SUSPECTED LANDLORD Command Commends Alor Community for Cooperation and Useful Information The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old male suspect, Kosisochukwu Edward Ibekwe, in connection with the murder of Miss Vivian Chilaka, a 23-year-old nursing student, whose tragic death in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area, on 14th June 2026, attracted widespread public concern. The suspect was arrested on 4th September 2026 following credible and actionable information received by the Command. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly gained access to the building by climbing the fence with the aid of a ladder, with the initial intention of sexually assaulting the victim. According to his statement to the police, a struggle subsequently ensued between him and the deceased, during which he allegedly used a knife to stab her, leading to her death. The suspect ha...

 PLATEAU GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL SCHOOLS OVER DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK The Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state effective Monday, September 7, 2026, as a preventive measure against the rising Diphtheria outbreak. The directive issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, on behalf of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, affects Jos North, Wase, Jos South and Bassa LGAs where suspected cases have been reported, but applies statewide. Schools that have already resumed are to close and remain closed until further notice. This comes as health authorities confirm a worrying spread in the state. According to the Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau has recorded 143 suspected cases and 23 deaths in the last two weeks, with nine patients currently on admission at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and Platea...

 JAMB Releases Underage UTME Results; Sets 320 Cut-off For Exceptional Candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results of all underage candidates for viewing but says the release does not automatically qualify them for admission. In a statement, JAMB’s Acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocols, Fabian Benjamin, an underage candidate is any applicant who will be below 16 years of age as of September 30, 2026. The Board says the results were released to enable candidates, parents and guardians to know their performance, stressing that the scores cannot be used for admission except by candidates who meet the conditions for exceptional admission. JAMB adds that such candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic ability and maturity and pass several stages of assessment and verification. The requirements include a minimum UTME score of 320 and at least 80 per cent in relevant Senior Secondary ...

  Court Restrains Lizzy Anjorin From Posting Priscilla Ojo’s Son’s Photos.  A Lagos State High Court has issued an interim order restraining Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem Mkambala, the one-year-old son of actress Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux. The order was granted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, by Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the High Court of Lagos State, sitting at the Lagos Judicial Division, in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026. The suit was filed by Priscilla Ojo, her husband Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem Mkambala, against Lizzy Anjorin. According to the court order, Anjorin was restrained from sharing the child's pictures on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive motion before the court. The court also restrained Anjorin from publishing, posting or broadcasting editorials con...

Lloyd Banks is calling on hip-hop to show more love and respect to its pioneers while they’re still here to receive it.  The G-Unit rapper shared a message urging the culture to appreciate the legends who helped shape the music and create the soundtrack generations grew up on. He said  "Gotta start showing more love and respect to the pioneers…the legends that helped create the soundtrack for us growing up…enough is enough.” Banks believes hip-hop doesn’t always give its legends the love and respect they truly deserve, and he wants that to change. 

 LAGOS SET TO CONSTRUCT 1,086-METER ROAD IN IGANDO-IKOTUN LCDA … Says No Community Will Be Left Behind  The Lagos State Government, under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated its commitment to infrastructure development across communities in the State, assuring residents that no community will be left behind in its development agenda. The Governor disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the construction of the 1,086-metre Alhaji Ashafa, Alhaji Ogundimu and Tunde Olufoye Streets in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Alimosho. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented at the ceremony by his Special Adviser on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, noted that the event was not merely about the commencement of another road project, but a clear demonstration of the unwavering commitment of the State Government to delivering sustainable development to communities across Lagos. He described the project as a testament to the adm...

 Young Woman Found Dead In Romi, Kaduna State A tragedy was reported in Romi, Kaduna State, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, following the discovery of the body of a young woman identified as Becky Jerry on Maiagwa Street. According to unverified reports, Becky, who was said to be an Igala woman, was last seen on Friday during a candlelight procession held in honour of a popular nail technician known as “Sweetie.” Her body was reportedly discovered in the early hours of Saturday on the street in Romi. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear. Following the discovery, officers of the Nigeria Police Force were reportedly at the scene to commence investigations and determine the cause of death. Her family is also said to have taken her remains to a mortuary. Authorities have yet to publicly confirm the circumstances of the incident or disclose whether any arrests have been made. The community and those who knew Becky are mourning the young woman as they await further info...

 Gov. Uba Sani Allocates 255 Plots Of Land To APC Ward Chairmen In Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has allocated 255 plots of land and approved a cash donation for the 255 APC Ward Chairmen across the state as part of efforts to empower grassroots party leaders. The announcement was made during a one-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Kaduna APC Digital Campaign Project for Ward and Local Government Chairmen. The workshop, held ahead of the forthcoming elections, was themed “Effective Digital Campaigning for Voter Mobilisation,” with the motto “Modern Tools for Grassroots Engagement.” The training was designed to equip grassroots leaders with strategic digital tools to promote APC candidates, mobilise voters, communicate the party’s programmes and strengthen engagement with communities across the state. Speaking on behalf of Governor Sani at the event, the Director-General of the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS), Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, said the...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE DASS HOMICIDE: POLICE ARREST PRINCIPAL SUSPECT, SIX OTHERS, RESTORE NORMALCY, AS CP OMOLORI ORDERS DISCREET INVESTIGATION The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and culpable homicide that occurred in Dass Local Government Area on 4th September, 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed that on the said date at about 1800hrs, one Ibrahim El-Safwan 'm' aka Jabala'i of Bayan Fada area, Dass, criminally conspired with his accomplices, intercepted and brutally attacked one Abdulrahman Nuru 'm', 29-years-old, a tricycle rider of Bundot area, Dass, stabbing him with cutlasses on various parts of his body at Tudun Wus area, Dass. Upon receipt of the report, a team of policemen attached to Dass Division swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, it was discovered that personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, whose headquarters is ...

  A federal judge BLOCKED Trump's mail-in voting restrictions for the THIRD time, hours after North Carolina began mailing ballots. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction Friday against the Postal Service plan, writing that states "are unable to pivot this late in the election cycle, nearly guaranteeing significant disenfranchisement for eligible voters." North Carolina began mailing its first absentee ballots that same day. The rule she blocked came out of an executive order Trump signed in March. It tells the Postal Service to refuse to deliver mail ballots unless states first upload voters' names and addresses to a federal portal and get their ballot envelope designs approved, complete with individualized barcodes. A federal whistleblower warned Senator Richard Blumenthal this week of "potentially catastrophic problems" with the new system. Under the verification process, if a single ballot's barcode registers an error, the...

Billboard has named Cardi B among its top three picks for this year’s Video Vanguard Award, saying the honor would make perfect sense for the rapper after nearly a decade of hitmaking.  Billboard noted that  “Cardi B has been a top-flight hitmaker for nearly a decade now,”adding that the award would make sense for both sides and could give Cardi a major spotlight moment heading into a potential 2027 Grammys campaign.  After nearly a decade of hits, iconic visuals and unforgettable moments, a Video Vanguard Award would be another major addition to Cardi B’s résumé. 🔥

 JAY-Z STOPS LONDON SHOW TO CELEBRATE BEYONCÉ'S 45TH BIRTHDAY!  JAY-Z paused his September 4 concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to celebrate his wife Beyoncé's 45th birthday with the London crowd. The rapper led thousands of fans in a “Happy Birthday” singalong before fireworks lit up the stadium.  Knowing Beyoncé isn't exactly a fan of being put on the spot, Hov joked: 🗣️ “She's gonna kill me for that one… but whatever.” 😂 The sweet moment came during JAY-Z's JAY-Z 30 Tour, celebrating the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, while Beyoncé's B'Day also celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new reissue. From Brooklyn to London, Hov still knows how to make a birthday moment feel like a whole stadium event.