Nigeria Mourns as Former President Buhari Dies at 82 After Prolonged Illness
Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has died in London at the age of 82 following a long battle with leukaemia, a type of blood cancer that had kept him away…
Fire Breaks Out at Iyabo Ojo’s Lagos Office, Property Damaged
Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has revealed that her office in Lagos was partially destroyed by a fire outbreak that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 8. The incident,…
Teenage Girl Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of FUT Minna Lecturer
A High Court in Niger State has sentenced a 16-year-old girl, Joy Afekafe, to life imprisonment for the murder of a university lecturer, Dr. (Mrs) Funmilayo Sherifat Adefolalu, of the…
ASUU Begins Nationwide Strike Over Delayed June Salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members across the country to embark on a nationwide strike following the non-payment of June 2025 salaries, citing the union’s…
US Now Requires Nigerian Student Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public
New directive aims to tighten vetting for education and exchange visa categories The United States Mission in Nigeria has introduced a new requirement for applicants seeking student and exchange visitor…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Japan and South Korea, Warns of Retaliation
In a fresh wave of protectionist economic measures, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, with additional duties targeting goods…
Rashidi Ladoja Expected to Become Next Olubadan Following Oba Olakulehin’s Death
Former Oyo State governor and respected high chief, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is poised to emerge as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland following the death of the 43rd monarch, Oba…
BREAKING: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin, Dies at 90—Two Days After Birthday
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has passed away just two days after marking his 90th birthday. The monarch reportedly died…
Owolabi Salis Makes History as First Nigerian to Travel to Space
A new chapter has been written in Nigeria’s space history as Owolabi Salis, a U.S.-based lawyer and politician, became the first Nigerian to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Salis was one…
Naira Weakens to N1,585/$ in Parallel Market as Official Rate Strengthens to N1,527/$
The Naira experienced mixed trading outcomes on Tuesday, depreciating in the parallel market while making modest gains in the official window, highlighting continued volatility in Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape. In…
Lagos LG Election: Sanwo-Olu Urges APC Supporters to Secure Victory, Avoid Embarrassment
With the Lagos local government elections scheduled for July 12, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify campaign efforts at the grassroots level,…
UK Records Strongest Economic Growth in Over a Year in Q1 2025
The United Kingdom posted its fastest quarterly economic growth since early 2024, with Gross Domestic Product rising by 0.7% between January and March 2025, official figures from the Office for…
Nigeria’s New E-Visa System Processes 14,000 Applications in Just Six Weeks — Interior Minister
In a major step toward digitizing Nigeria’s immigration processes, the federal government has recorded over 14,000 electronic visa (e-visa) applications within six weeks of launching the new system. Minister of…
Lagos Landlady Denies Involvement in Fuel Station Fire, Blames Station’s Unsafe Practices
A Lagos landlady, Mrs. Gloria Unazoi, has refuted claims that her property was the source of a fire that broke out at a petrol station along Old Akute Road in…
The World’s Top Uranium Producers: Who Fuels the Global Nuclear Industry?
As debates around nuclear power and uranium enrichment intensify globally — particularly amid renewed tensions between Iran and Israel — the spotlight has shifted to the countries actually supplying the…
NSITF Begins Payout of N172.5 Million to Victims of Workplace Accidents, Urges Nationwide Compliance
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has initiated the disbursement of N172.5 million in compensation to Nigerian workers and families affected by workplace-related injuries and fatalities under the Employees’…
APC Leadership Transition: Dalori Chairs First NWC Meeting After Ganduje’s Exit
Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, on Monday led his first National Working Committee (NWC) meeting following the resignation of former party leader and…