The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors and standard bus routes.…
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African musician to receive the prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy. The award…
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has celebrated her husband, Adekunle Gold, with a heartfelt birthday tribute. The award-winning artiste took to Instagram on Monday to mark the…
Residents of Takinta, a fishing community in Jomoro Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region, have been left in shock following the killing of a man who reportedly intervened to stop a…
Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has spoken openly about her personal life, disclosing that only one relationship in her past brought her genuine happiness. The singer made the revelation during…
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of operations at a high-purity gold refinery in Lagos and disclosed plans to commission a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State,…
Competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector intensified on Sunday as several petrol retailers reduced pump prices below the N739 per litre benchmark set by the Dangote Refinery, deepening an ongoing…
Panic swept through Offa, a major town in Kwara State, on Thursday night after multiple explosions were reported in different parts of the community. The blasts caused widespread panic among…
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of a Nigerian woman for inflicting harm on her nine-year-old daughter at Duase, near Kenyasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The woman,…
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he ordered multiple US military strikes against Islamic State militants operating in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, accusing the group of targeting…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending insecurity, declaring that terrorists and other criminal elements will no longer find refuge in Nigeria’s forests. The Minister of Information and…
British-Nigerian comedian Wale Gates is celebrating 17 years of marriage with his wife. To mark the milestone, Gates went on a special date with his spouse and shared glimpses of…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect in connection with a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the database of global technology firm Microsoft, following a months-long international investigation. The suspect, identified…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse…
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria.…
A non-partisan advocacy group, the North-West Women Development Forum (NWDF), has called on notorious bandit leader Bello Turji to surrender and embrace peace, following the killing of his close associate,…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction of an 8-year-old girl in Maiduguri, with investigators revealing that the girl’s uncle masterminded the crime.…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a major adjustment to its cash policy, scrapping all restrictions on cash deposits and significantly increasing withdrawal allowances for individuals and businesses. The…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has prompted widespread concern after posting a brief cry for help amid an ongoing dispute involving his wife and Edo State…
Nestlé is under intense international scrutiny after a Swiss watchdog accused the company of adding sugar to its Cerelac baby cereals sold across Africa, while the same products in Europe…
The Nigerian Senate is facing fierce criticism over its plan to increase taxes on soft drinks, with economists, industry experts, and citizens warning that the move could deepen economic hardship.…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and ex-special adviser on political affairs to the Vice President, has called on President Bola Tinubu to abandon any plans…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered its premium motor spirit (PMS) pump price after Dangote Refinery and several depot operators reduced their ex-depot rates. Observations from Abuja…
A new video circulating on social media has cast doubt on government claims that no ransom or negotiation was involved in the release of abducted students from Government Girls Secondary…
Nigerian entertainer Teni has once again made headlines for her candid approach to online interactions. The singer was approached on X by a fan requesting financial assistance to purchase a…
A legal practitioner has petitioned Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, urging the suspension of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike from the Body of Benchers following a public confrontation with…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke is reportedly exploring alternative political platforms to contest the 2026 governorship election, as internal conflicts within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) cast doubt on the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has raised the alarm over the possibility of a fresh nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of dragging its feet in…
Northern Nigeria is facing a renewed surge in mass kidnappings, with at least 145 people reported abducted over the past four days in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states, raising fresh…
United Nigeria Airlines on Monday handed over social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and entertainer Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, to airport security…
Commuters were left stranded for hours on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday as a major accident caused severe gridlock in both directions. Traffic heading toward Mowe came to a near…
The Federal Government says more than 700 individuals linked to terrorism have been successfully prosecuted and jailed across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing campaign against violent…
Nigeria’s celebrated chef and media personality, Hilda Baci, has once again captured global attention as she receives her second Guinness World Record plaque, this time for cooking the largest pot…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, the special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of the detained IPOB leader, have been released from Kuje…
Health authorities in Kano State have issued an early warning to residents as Nigeria officially enters the 2025/2026 Lassa Fever season, a period known for increased transmission of the deadly…