The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of mismanaging public funds after he approved ₦2.5 billion for a new Paediatric Centre at…
Five young men arrested during a major anti-cybercrime raid at a hotel within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Abeokuta have been convicted and sentenced by a Federal High…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed claims suggesting he is in a rivalry for supremacy with other Yoruba monarchs. Speaking through his Director of Media and Publicity,…
An Indiana woman has been arrested in Washington, D.C., after authorities accused her of planning a violent attack against former President Donald Trump. Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, from Lafayette, Indiana,…
The recent viral video showing a clash between a female passenger and an Ibom Air flight attendant has stirred nationwide outrage, with the passenger at the centre of the controversy,…
Residents of Brains and Hammers Bungalow City Estate, located along the busy Kubwa Expressway in Abuja, are crying out for help after accusing the estate’s developer of harassment, intimidation, and…
A tragic accident in Lagos has claimed one life after a speeding Toyota Highlander SUV crashed into a commercial bus that was illegally parked along the busy Volkswagen–Mile 2 corridor.…
A massive explosion at a gunpowder factory in Russia’s Ryazan region has left at least 20 people dead and 134 others injured, according to emergency officials. The devastating blast ripped…
The Federal Government has approved a ₦142 billion plan to build six ultra-modern bus terminals across Nigeria, in a bold move aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and comfort for road…
In a major boost for Nigeria’s humanitarian efforts, the World Bank has approved a $300 million loan aimed at helping around 7.4 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Rinsola Abiola, daughter of the late pro-democracy icon MKO Abiola, as the new Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). The appointment,…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of Zipporah Kela, a young diplomat and daughter of Professor S. L. Kela, the Deputy Vice…
In a sweeping clampdown on illegal property developments, the Lagos State Government has issued a 21-day ultimatum to 176 estate developers operating without mandatory layout approvals, demanding they regularize their…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s approval of ₦712 billion for the renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, describing the project as an…
In a major operation targeting illegal mining activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eleven individuals — seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians — in Akwa Ibom…
Residents of Guyuk and Shelleng in Adamawa State are living in fear as flood-displaced hippopotamuses continue to invade their farmlands, riverbanks, and homes—leaving one person dead and many others in…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over allegations of unauthorized fundraising tied to a proposed oil and gas summit…
Businesses across Lagos and parts of Ogun State are facing a serious economic blow as a 25-day power outage commenced this week, following announcements by Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution companies.…
Eighteen drivers in Lagos are set to undergo psychiatric evaluations after they were caught driving against traffic, in what the state government describes as a firm move to restore sanity…
In a far-reaching operation that cut across multiple states, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several individuals for various drug-related offenses, including a Chinese national and an…
A viral moment at a Coldplay concert has led to a high-profile shake-up at US data startup Astronomer, with two of its top executives resigning in the aftermath of a…
In a fiery declaration from the Oval Office on Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited accusations against his political rivals, alleging that former President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden,…
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive foreign and domestic loan proposal, clearing the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The borrowing plan, valued…
Real estate has officially surpassed crude oil to become Nigeria’s third-largest economic sector, following the release of rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).…
In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized illicit goods and petroleum products valued at over ₦1.84 billion across several South-West states. Comptroller-General of…
A major fire outbreak at Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited in Ibadan, Oyo State, has resulted in the destruction of property worth millions of naira. The incident occurred in the early hours…
Nigeria’s healthcare system may face nationwide disruption as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) warns of a full-scale strike if the Federal Government fails to address its demands before the expiration…
Tension escalated in Abuja on Monday as retired police officers, joined by activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, took to the streets in a large-scale protest…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has paid ₦10 million in compensation to Nigerian businessman Abdulyakini Salisu, who was unlawfully detained for almost three years without being formally charged in…
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, famously known across the Arab world and beyond as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died at the age of 36 after spending nearly…
The Federal Government has defended its decision to rename the University of Maiduguri after the late President Muhammadu Buhari, calling it a tribute to a man whose leadership shaped modern…
A fatal crash on the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway has claimed the lives of nine passengers, including three children, in what authorities describe as a high-speed collision involving a Borno Express bus…
A Boston Coldplay concert turned unexpectedly scandalous when a kiss cam captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his company’s Head of Human Resources, Kristin Cabot, in a moment that has…
A senior lecturer at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has died under controversial circumstances following an encounter with a female undergraduate at a local hotel. The incident,…
In a significant step toward modernizing Nigeria’s military air power, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to induct 49 high-tech aircraft into its fleet by the end of…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed that anyone found guilty of assaulting personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will face full legal prosecution, reaffirming the state’s…
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the highly respected Awujale of Ijebuland, has passed away at the age of 91, drawing to a close a historic reign that began in 1960. The…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…