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…
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying the country would face devastating consequences if any attempt is made on his life, amid renewed tensions between…
Denmark has issued a stern warning to the United States, saying any attempt by President Donald Trump to seize Greenland by force would trigger a direct military conflict between the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has sharply criticised officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) over delays and inefficiencies in passport processing, following an unannounced visit to the passport…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the framework for the state’s fiscal and development priorities in the new year.…
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has influenced his foreign policy outlook, saying he no longer feels bound to “think purely…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after fulfilling his bail conditions and…
Abdulaziz Malami, the son of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been rearrested by security operatives at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, barely…
A Nigerian traditional ruler and United States–based academic, Prof. Ekelekamchukwu Alphonsus Ngwadom, has been convicted and sentenced by a court in North Carolina for defrauding the Medicaid system of more…
Plans for the burial of late gospel musician Omije Ojumi have been suspended, organisers announced on Saturday, citing unresolved family-related issues. The development was disclosed by fellow gospel artiste Lanre…
Former Nickelodeon child actor Kianna Underwood has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn, New York, authorities have confirmed. Underwood, 33, was fatally injured…
An Indonesia Air Transport aircraft carrying 11 people has gone missing after losing contact with air traffic control, sparking fears that it may have crashed, aviation and rescue officials said…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly persuaded United States President Donald Trump to suspend planned air strikes on Iran during a tense, last-minute phone call, as preparations for a potential…
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce and Anti-Crime Squad have arrested a man accused of attacking and extorting a motorist whose vehicle broke down along the Oshodi–Iyana Ipaja Road. The state…
A Saudi Arabian man described as the country’s “oldest man,” Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has reportedly died at the age of 142, according to local media reports.…
Popular Nigerian comedian and reality television star, DeeOne, has called on the Federal Government to launch a comprehensive investigation into the financial activities of all Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in…
Residents of Kano State are grappling with an unusually harsh harmattan that has blanketed the city in cold, dust and thick fog for several days, disrupting economic activities and worsening…
Elon Musk has said he is “not aware” of any sexualised images of minors being generated by Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the social media platform X, amid…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments across the globe to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that their low cost and wide availability are…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that professors in Nigeria’s public universities will now receive a monthly top-up allowance of more than N140,000, following a new agreement…
The Federal Government has reportedly engaged a United States-based lobbying and public affairs firm in a $9 million contract to communicate Nigeria’s security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian…
The United States Embassy in Abuja has officially reopened its American Center at the Embassy Chancery, unveiling a newly redesigned facility aimed at strengthening educational, cultural, and professional engagement with…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that his role in driving Nigeria’s far-reaching tax reforms has exposed him to…
The United States on Tuesday, January 13, formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, citing their alleged involvement in violence and regional destabilization.…
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has declared that there will be no suspension of its ongoing indefinite nationwide strike, despite the Federal Government’s…
The family of renowned Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist, Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Bunmi Omije Oju Mi, has announced her death. The announcement, which was shared by close…
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of the newly introduced tax laws, warning…
United States President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for anti-government protesters in Iran, assuring them that international assistance is forthcoming and warning that those responsible for violence against demonstrators…
Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away at the age of 100. The family announced her death in a…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, over multiple criminal allegations, including assault and theft.…
The United States has delivered a consignment of military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed…
The United States has issued an urgent warning to its citizens in Iran, advising them to leave the country immediately as nationwide protests intensify and tensions with Washington continue to…
Iran has said it remains open to diplomatic engagement with the United States but is fully prepared for war if circumstances demand, as tensions escalate amid widespread anti-government protests and…
Nigerian billionaire businessman and senator, Ned Nwoko, is reportedly linked to the arrest of Ann, a close friend of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, over allegations of theft…
No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have formally expressed interest in ascending the revered stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, marking a significant development…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the killing of his girlfriend in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has broken his silence following the commencement of impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, by members of the State House…
The Ogun State Police Command has clarified the circumstances under which law enforcement officers are permitted to conduct searches without a warrant, following public debate on police powers and citizens’…