A Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) student of Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), Potiskum, Yobe State, has died following an alleged assault by fellow students over an accusation of…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three men, including the leader of a local vigilante group, over the alleged torture and k!ll!ng of a man in Ahoada West Local…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming that amoxicillin has been secretly banned in Nigeria, describing the information as false and misleading.…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, February 8, received a high-level United States military delegation at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. The delegation was led by the Commander of the…
Nigerian youths on Monday converged in Abuja to stage the “Occupy National Assembly” protest, expressing outrage over the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The protest, which…
The Nigerian Senate has fixed an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, February 10, to deliberate on the contentious issue of electronic transmission of election results. The session, scheduled for 12…
A 35-year-old man has allegedly set his parents’ house on fire following a disagreement with his father over money. The incident was disclosed on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by a…
Residents of Oda Town in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State have apprehended a man suspected to be involved in kidnapping after he was allegedly disguising as a…
Reports circulating widely on social media on Saturday claimed that Nigerian forex trader, Jeffrey Benson, was involved in a crash involving his newly acquired Ferrari reportedly valued at ₦1.5 billion,…
United States President Donald Trump has declined to apologise for sharing a video on social media that portrayed former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes,…
The Federal Government has announced a six-week partial closure of sections of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to allow for urgent repair works on key bridges along the corridor. The Federal Ministry…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Robert Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), to a total of 490 years’ imprisonment following his conviction…
A Nigerian student residing in the United Kingdom has been convicted after unlawfully securing employment in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals using forged identification, despite having no formal medical or…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally appealed his conviction and life sentence handed down by the Federal High Court. The development was confirmed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over an alleged act of naira mutilation, following widespread public outrage sparked by a…
A 30-year-old businesswoman has been taken into police custody in Lagos State over the alleged killing of her teenage sales assistant during a workplace dispute. The suspect, identified as Ibekwe…
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been re-arrested over allegations that she failed to pay the legal fees of the lawyer who secured her bail from Suleja Correctional Centre. The…
French authorities have summoned billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk as part of an ongoing investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter, and its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. Prosecutors have filed requests…
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly moved to douse rising political tensions in Rivers State, directing an immediate suspension of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid his deepening feud with…
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has issued an interim injunction preventing the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other labour groups from going ahead…
A documentary centred on US First Lady Melania Trump has recorded a strong box office debut, earning $7.04 million during its opening weekend and setting a new benchmark for non-fiction…
Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie has remained in custody at the Suleja Correctional Centre despite reportedly fulfilling the bail conditions granted by the court. The Federal High Court in…
The Federal Government has reiterated that all individuals and employers in Nigeria are legally required to file their annual tax returns by March 31, warning that compliance remains low across…
The Bauchi State Government has approved the payment of monthly stipends to Islamic and Christian clerics across the state, in a move it says is aimed at supporting religious leaders…
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess, Mette-Marit, has appeared in court to face multiple criminal charges, including allegations of rape, in a case described as the most serious scandal involving…
Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie has expressed deep anguish after his 19-year-old son, Shaqueel van Persie, sustained a serious injury during the club’s 2–1 defeat to Real Betis in…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple, identified as Fred and Goodness, for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10 million in ransom from their families and…
The Rwandan government has initiated international arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom, seeking £100m in payments it claims are owed following the cancellation of a bilateral asylum agreement. Rwanda alleges…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week, citing the impact of extreme…
Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has broken digital records, generating 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media, according to data released Wednesday by…
The eldest daughter of late gospel singer Omije Ojumi has opened up about the challenges her family faced, describing her mother as a resilient and principled woman who remained devoted…
Meta Platforms has announced plans to test paid subscription services across its major platforms—Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp—as it looks to introduce premium features while maintaining free access to core services.…
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has sworn in four newly appointed High Court judges and three Khadis, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary in the state. The brief…
Police in Kenya have arrested a woman identified as Linet Munala following the alleged killing of her three children in Machakos County. The bodies of the children — one-year-old twin…
The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal baby factory in Ikere Local Government Area of the state, leading to the arrest of five suspects. The Commissioner of Police…
A staff member of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), identified as Aliye Saka and popularly known as Baba Niye, has reportedly died while using a toilet within the…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been relocated to a high-security underground bunker amid escalating fears of a possible US military strike. The move comes as protests continue…
Makoko, the historic waterfront fishing settlement in Lagos, has been plunged into a deep humanitarian crisis following an ongoing demolition exercise by the Lagos State Government that has left thousands…
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to fast-track legislation that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media, with the government aiming to enforce the…
Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy a large US naval force toward the Middle East, escalating tensions already heightened…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the continued non-implementation of the Consolidated Health…
Ogun State is set to join Nigeria’s league of oil-producing states following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the commencement of commercial oil drilling activities in the state. Governor Dapo…
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of a large concentration of American warships toward Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, even as he…
All victims aboard the Indonesian aircraft that crashed in South Sulawesi have been recovered, seven days after the plane went missing, search and rescue officials confirmed on Friday. An official…
Russia is set to participate in trilateral peace talks with the United States and Ukraine for the first time, with negotiations scheduled to take place on Friday in Abu Dhabi,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of four ambassador-designates to strategic foreign postings, marking the first set of assignments from the 68 nominees confirmed by the Senate in…
China has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations–led international order following confirmation that it received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace.” Speaking on…
The World Bank has approved up to $12 million in performance-based financing for Nigerian states hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs), as part of a broader $300 million concessional credit aimed…
US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that his newly created “Board of Peace” could potentially replace the United Nations has triggered unease among diplomats and international officials, amid fears that the…