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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the removal of the Niger State Commandant of the corps and directed a full-scale, transparent and unhindered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of thirty-seven illegal miners in the custody of Niger State Command. The heads of Operations, Mining, Legal, Intelligence and Investigation have also been invited thorough investigation. It was gathered that thirty-seven  suspected illegal miners died mysteriously in the custody of the NSCDC Niger State Command. The Assistant Commandant of  Corps, Babawale Afolabi, National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, in a statement on Friday morning, said the order followed a directive by the Minister of Interior, Tunji Ojo. Afolabi added that the Commandant General had directed a new Commandant to proceed to Niger State and assume immediate command of the State Command. The Commandant General assu...

At least thirty-seven suspected illegal miners have died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The suspects were reportedly among 40 people detained in the male section of the NSCDC cell following their arrest during an operation against illegal mining activities in the state. The thirty-seven suspects were reportedly found dead in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026, with reports indicating that foam was coming out from their mouths. Confirming the incident, the NSCDC Commandant in Niger State said that the suspects were arrested at an illegal mining site located within the residential layout. He said that the corps had conducted a “burst operation” on September 15 and 16, 2026, as part of renewed efforts to tackle illegal mining activities in the state. According to him, the operation led to the arrest of scores of suspected illegal miners and the recovery of various exhibits. He, however, said several of the detained...

The European Union (EU) move forward with plans to implement a total social media ban for children under 13, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen has announced. Speaking on Wednesday, September 16, 2026,  during her annual state of the union address in Strasbourg, von der Leyen stated that social media platforms were “depriving children of their childhood” and insisted that big tech companies must prove their products are safe. Under the  proposed plan, the commission will introduce a draft law calling for a total ban on social media for children under 13. Children aged 13 to 15 would be permitted to use “mini accounts” subject to parental supervision and strict app time limits. The official plan is scheduled for publication on Thursday and will require approval from both the European Parliament and all 27 EU member states to become law. In her address, von der Leyen also highlighted the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, which aims to address addictive platform des...

A Nigerian-American actress, born to a German-Irish mother and a Yoruba father, Adunni Ade has claimed that many of her Christian fans abandoned her publicly after she revealed her religion as a Muslim. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jidenowo, the single mother of three, said she couldn’t openly identity as a Muslim because of the nature of the industry she found herself.  She alleged it is “almost forbidden” to be a Muslim in Nollywood.  Ade said when she eventually found the courage to speak publicly about her faith and shared that Islam is the religion that works for her, some Christian fans unfollowed her on social media. She said, “In my  line of work, it is almost forbidden for you to publicly say you are a Muslim. You could be looked down upon for doing that. It is just something that I noticed. “Islam for me, is not  about outward look. It is what is within. How you treat others. I came out publicly with my religion because I was tired...

Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death in an Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo,” he said. He added, “We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our family’s privacy at this time.” Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most prominent veteran actors, with a career spanning theatre, television and film. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, Jacobs began his career in British television and later featured in several international productions before returning to Nigeria, where he became a major figure in the country’s film industry. He went on to star in numerous Nigerian films and became widely recognised for his commanding performances, earning several in...

A United Kingdom court has adjourned the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) involving Nigerian dancer, hypeman and entertainer, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to Monday, February 8, 2027. The case came up on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Snaresbrook Crown Court, but proceedings could not go ahead because the charge sheet was unavailable. It was gathered that Poco Lee did not appear in court and consequently did not enter a plea. The report stated, “In court, Poco Lee did not appear because the charge sheet was not available. As a result, he did not enter a plea.” Snaresbrook Crown Court has now fixed Monday, February 8, 2027, for the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH), when Poco Lee is expected to indicate whether he is guilty or not guilty of the charges against him. “However, the pre-trial hearing will now take place on 8 February 2027, and he is expected to enter his plea at that time.” “The trial has been scheduled for Monday, March 8, 2027,” the ...