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Officers Praise IGP as Nigeria Police Commence Uniform Distribution

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the distribution of police uniforms to personnel across various zones, including Zone 12 Bauchi. A video shared on social media shows the officers thanking the IGP... Read more »
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Corps member’s assault: Soludo sacks vigilantes, orders prosecution

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit over the brutal assault and public stripping of a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. The Special Adviser to... Read more »
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Seven Confirmed Dead as Commercial Vehicle Somersaults in Yobe

Seven persons have been confirmed dead in a road crash along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State. Akelicious gathered from sources that the accident, which occurred on Tuesday, also left several other... Read more »
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Katsina: Bandit Groups Fight at Naming Ceremony, Leave 10 Dead

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after two rival bandit groups clashed during a naming ceremony in Katsina State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the incident in a post on... Read more »

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Benue Assembly Passes Vote of Confidence in Governor Alia, Speaker

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence in Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. In a statement issued on... Read more »
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BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Chief Fabian Adibe Dies at 82

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Fabian Adibe, has passed away. The legendary thespian died this morning at the age of 82. Chief Adibe, renowned for his iconic roles in classic Nigerian films and... Read more »
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Trump Administration Launches First-Ever White House TikTok Account

The White House has launched a TikTok account as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its ban or sale.... Read more »
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BREAKING: 5 Killed, Homes Torched in Fresh Plateau Reprisal Attack

Suspected Fulani militias have attacked Tim village in Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, killing five persons and setting ablaze 10 thatched houses. Security sources told Akelicious that the... Read more »
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INEC Declares Prison Inmate Serving Seven-Year Jail Term As Winner Of Enugu-South Rerun

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party winner of the rerun election in Enugu South 1 State Constituency. The declaration, however, came despite Ngene’s... Read more »
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Adamawa: Tension in Demsa as Bille, Dong Communities Battle Over Farmland

Tension erupted in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa on Tuesday following violent clashes between youths from Bille and Dong districts over a lingering land dispute. The altercation, which broke out at... Read more »
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Bianca Ojukwu Meets IOM Deputy DG, Seeks Stronger Migration Partnership

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in tackling irregular migration and advancing diaspora engagement.... Read more »
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Vigilante’s Accidental Discharge Injures Mother, Child, and Brother in Katsina

Three members of a family have sustained gunshot injuries following accidental discharge by a vigilante member in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. Sources told Akelicious that the incident occurred on... Read more »
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China Set to Unveil First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb

China is preparing to introduce what could become a groundbreaking development in reproductive science — a humanoid robot designed to host a fully functional artificial womb. According to the Indian Times, the... Read more »
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Transfer: Trossard Ends Speculation Over Arsenal Future

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has ended speculation surrounding his future by committing to remain at the Emirates Stadium beyond the current transfer window. The Belgian international, who joined the Gunners from Brighton... Read more »
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Police Arrest Ex-Convict For Cultism In Lagos, Recover Gun

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist and ex-convict, recovering a locally made firearm hidden in a toilet pipe. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by... Read more »
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Woman Arrested for Plotting Trump Assassination

Nathalie Rose Jones, a 50-year-old woman from Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested on August 16, 2025, after travelling to Washington, D.C., allegedly planning to “kidnap and assassinate”   President Donald Trump. According to a... Read more »
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“We Will Be Back” — Sowore Vows Continued Protest Until Ushie Rita Receives NYSC Certificate

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, alongside a team of supporters, visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday to demand the release of the... Read more »
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Actress Bose Alao Reportedly Loses Husband, Football Legend Rasak Omotoyosi

Yoruba Nollywood actress, Bose Alao, is mourning the loss of her husband, Rasak Omotoyosi, a former Nigerian and Benin Republic football star. According to reports by journalist Seun Oloketuyi, Omotoyosi’s brother confirmed... Read more »
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Brymo Slams Burna Boy, Davido, Others Over ‘Exploiting’ Remixes of Upcoming Artistes’ Songs

Singer Brymo has called out top Nigerian artistes like Burna Boy, Davido and others, accusing them of constantly jumping on remixes of trending songs, especially from upcoming acts. According to him, such... Read more »
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Fresh Crisis Looms as ASUU Mobilises for Nationwide Strike

Nigeria’s public universities may soon face fresh disruptions, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) intensifies protests across its branches in preparation for a possible nationwide strike. Reliable sources within the... Read more »