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The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said its operatives have arrested four suspects, 50-year-old Inidana Muhammad, 40-year-old Ali-Asan Makun Muhammad, 30-year-old Ahmed Isa, and 23-year-old Saliu Isa, for impersonation, …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 792 fraudsters, including 192 foreigners, in a six-hour operation in 2024. The disclosure was made by Mr. Dele …
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, will appeal against the life imprisonment and other jail terms handed down by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High …
Persistent power shortages in Nigeria are the result of weak infrastructure, poor transmission capacity, ageing distribution networks, and limited investment in off-grid solutions, experts said yesterday at the Lagos …
Ebenezar Wikina, founder of Policy Shapers, has been named a Fellow of the 2026 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners, a recognition that further elevates his global profile for his citizen-driven development …
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to better prepare graduates for the contemporary workforce. …
Six Nigerian scholars have distinguished themselves in the International Best Reviewer Awards organised by the International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology (IJSRMT). The journal is one of the …
According to Vanguard, suspected bandits carried out a brutal attack on a girls’ boarding school in Kebbi State, killing the school’s vice principal and abducting 25 female students. The assailants …
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the deployment details for prospective corps members in the 2025 Batch C stream. The scheme announced the release on Monday via its …
Tension has engulfed the Maga community in Kebbi State after terrorists launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, reportedly …
A senior All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Zamfara State, Umar Moriki, has been shot dead by suspected bandits. The attack occurred on the Gusau–Tsafe highway, near Fegi village in …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework in Qatar on Saturday, aiming to end the conflict that has devastated communities in …
No fewer than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, have mysteriously landed in South Africa without any exit stamp from Israeli authorities. It was gathered that …
At least 16 vigilante members have been killed by armed bandits, while 42 residents were abducted in a series of coordinated attacks across communities in Mashegu Local Government Area, Niger …
A new prosecutor has taken over the election interference case in the US state of Georgia against President Donald Trump after the previous district attorney was removed. Peter Skandalakis, the …
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in United States history — a 43-day standoff that crippled Washington, left hundreds of thousands …
The Federal Government has concluded plans to engage retired military officers in community policing as part of efforts to reclaim ungoverned spaces across the country and enhance local security. The …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian media to ensure that their criticism of government policies and actions remains fair, informed, and constructive, saying such engagement should strengthen, …
Retired military generals have expressed strong displeasure over the clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. Yerima, following allegations of …
A professional hairstylist, Sebastine Timothy, has been killed by suspected armed robbers in the Satellite Town area of Lagos. The incident occurred on Sunday night along Olasanoye Street, shortly after …
The Federal Government has officially scrapped the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, directing teachers across Nigeria to adopt English as …
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has called on Nigerian editors to be pillars of democracy, national unity, and electoral integrity as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. …
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The approval …
There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday when soldiers prevented the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from gaining access to a parcel of land located in …
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has succeeded in putting an end to the regimes of volatility and unpredictability that once …
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday performed a groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Oborevwori said the KFTZ is a …
Russia on Monday dismissed as delusional the notion that Ukraine could win the ongoing war, even as its military claimed to have captured three additional villages along the vast front …
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the ongoing diplomatic spat between the United States and Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, …
Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the …
The Federal Government has confirmed that over 700 individuals have been convicted and jailed across Nigeria for terrorism-related offences, with hundreds of other prosecutions currently underway. The Minister of Information …
The immediate past Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, has described United States President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria as “the misadventure of a …
Members of Iraq’s security forces and internally displaced people went to the polls for early voting on Sunday ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Polling stations opened at 04:00 GMT …
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Stanley Chibuike, who reportedly concealed a pistol in a loaf of bread. The Spokesperson of the command, SP Bright …
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the growing economic losses Africa suffers due to outbound medical tourism, estimating that the continent loses about $10 billion annually, with …
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Nigeria as a reflection of the country’s internal challenges, rather than the …
Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, has called on former United States President Donald Trump to withdraw his recent threat against Nigeria and tender a public apology for describing the …
Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on purchasing oil and gas from Russia, according to a White House official. During Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s …
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has distanced herself from a viral social media post that allegedly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s security …
North Korea’s defence minister warned Saturday of more “offensive action”, as Washington and Seoul criticised Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile launch. North Korea’s missile launch on Friday came just over a …
The government of Russia has declared that it is closely following recent developments in Nigeria in light of remarks by Donald J. Trump indicating possible U.S. military intervention in the …
The Dutch Electoral Council officially declared Rob Jetten the winner of last week’s election on Friday, setting the 38-year-old centrist on course to become the country’s youngest-ever prime minister. Jetten …
Determined to stem the tide of lingering Boko Haram/ISWAP crisis, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has on Thursday paid a maiden Operational and …
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed his own government for rising consumer prices on Thursday, boosting pressure on the managers of the sanctions-hit economy. The annual inflation rate stood at nearly …
The Federal Road Safety Corps FCT command said it arrested over 27,000 drivers for various road traffic offences between July and September. The Sector Commander, Mr Felix Theman, made this …
The United States government has arrested five international fugitives wanted by Germany, which charged the individuals for their roles in a mega fraud. The criminal network, in cahoots with German …
The Federal Government has alleged that foreign lobbyists, particularly in the United States, are driving claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and influencing international perceptions of the country’s security …
The Nigerian Army says it has killed 19 armed bandits in a gun battle in Kano State, in what marks a rare incident of violence in the commercial hub of …
The Kano State Government has approved ₦3.3 billion for the implementation of water supply and energy projects aimed at improving access to clean and safe drinking water across the state. …
European Union (EU) environment ministers have approved a new plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, following lengthy negotiations in Brussels, just weeks before the UN …
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City in a political earthquake that will put a 34-year-old democratic socialist in charge of America’s largest city. The Independent Mirror reports …
Retired Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior, has suggested that the United States may be positioning itself to establish a military base in …
A 16-year-old student of Chrisland Schools, Naomi Olayinka, has emerged as the top in the World in English as a Second Language at the 2024 Cambridge International General Certificate of …
The People’s Republic of China has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration while warning against foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs following a recent threat by U.S. President …
The threat by former U.S. President Donald Trump to invade Nigeria if the government continues to allow the killing of Christians has stirred widespread reactions. For those who have suffered …
The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, attributing it to security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans over Christian killings and …
President Donald Trump alleged Sunday that countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, and that the United States would follow suit. “Russia’s testing, …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that his remarks about religious freedom in Nigeria do not reflect the actual …
An 89th-minute goal from Lionel Messi was too little, too late as Nashville SC beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday to stay alive in their MLS Cup round one playoff …
UYO – POLICE in Akwa Ibom State have commenced prosecution of a masquerade and a masquerade group leader over two separate incidents of alleged assault, blockade of public highway and …
At least 21 people died and more than 30 were still missing in a landslide on Saturday caused by heavy rains in western Kenya, the interior minister said. The landslide …
Retail company Bokku Mart has apologised following public backlash over a viral advert widely described as ethnically insensitive. The controversy erupted after a content creator named Defolah posted a video …
Armed men suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammed Samaila Bagudo, on Friday, shortly after observing prayers at a mosque …
Recent satellite imagery indicates that mass killings are continuing in and around the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, according to Yale researchers. This comes days after the city fell to the …
After years of delays, Cairo is finally set to open the Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday — a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Egypt hopes will help revive …
The new Ilorin Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Commander of the EFCC, CE Anselem Ozioko, has committed to strengthening the Commission’s anti-corruption activities throughout Kwara, Kogi, …
Guinea-Bissau’s army declared on Friday that it had foiled an “attempt to subvert the constitutional order” and detained several high-ranking military officers just before the start of the general election …
Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), states that Nigeria is a nation worth defending. He encourages soldiers to stay committed to safeguarding the country’s security. …
Cameroon’s opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has accused the government of abducting two of his family members and his personal cook following the disputed presidential election held on October 12. …
Kogi Polytechnic is probing a group of nine suspects over alleged certificate racketeering and document falsification. The Rector of the Kogi Polytechnic, Prof Salisu Ogbo, made this known while addressing …
Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Friday, with declines in China and gains in Japan and South Korea, after US tech giants Apple and Amazon reported better-than-expected earnings. Investor …
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has intervened following widespread complaints by applicants who were unable to access the recruitment portal of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration …
Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has cautioned automobile dealers to be cautious of individuals who use vehicle purchases to launder illicit funds. …
Despite widespread reports of his arrest related to an alleged coup plot, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), spoke on Thursday to agricultural …
Stakeholders in the energy industry have confirmed that consistent government policies will foster strong and sustainable investments in the sector. Speaking at the ongoing 19th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Conference …
A fresh surge of Russian assaults on Ukraine has once more disrupted the nation’s energy systems as winter nears, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) – One …
Opposition-led protests against the government are likely to persist today throughout Tanzania, after unrest and an internet blackout took place yesterday during the presidential election. Authorities have ordered government workers …
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise a total of $2.347 billion from the international capital market to partly fund the 2025 budget deficit …
Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the former Chief of Army Staff and current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Urged the Federal Government to enhance and properly fund the Nigeria Police Force. This …
At least 33 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday night in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency and local hospitals. Israel …
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka disclosed this …
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has highlighted Nigeria’s North Central region as a promising center for boosting non-oil exports, pointing to its rich …
Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi attributed the failure to remove the fuel subsidy during Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency to his lack of the necessary courage, despite having backing from key …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Though the agenda of the meeting has not been …
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday when a two-storey building collapsed in Lagos with several persons trapped under the rubbles. Etimes247t reports that the incident happened at No. …
Nigeria’s recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List is a development worth paying attention to. It might not sound exciting to the average citizen, but for …
Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, commonly referred to as JAMB, has recently made a significant decision regarding the admission of a select group of candidates. Specifically, the Board has …
Amnesty International has condemned the arrest of 25 people by the Kano State Hisbah Board during a gathering in Hotoro on Friday, October 25, 2025, describing the action as a …
Operatives from the Delta State Police Command have achieved a significant milestone in their efforts against criminal activities, resulting in the apprehension of a suspected arms dealer, his female associate, …
The Lagos State Government has revealed its intention to inaugurate the newly built Opebi-Mende Link Bridge prior to the conclusion of 2025, thereby making this essential infrastructure available for public …
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said that many of those involved in internet fraud, popularly known as “Yahoo boys,” are actually intelligent young Nigerians …
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has raised alarm over reports that Boko Haram insurgents have begun using unmanned combat drones to launch attacks on Nigerian troops in the …
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six new states across Nigeria. The decision followed a two-day retreat in …
US President Donald Trump co-signed a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia in Malaysia, marking the initial stop on his Asia tour, which will culminate in discussions with Chinese leader …
Residents of the Shanono Local Government Area in Kano State have expressed their concerns regarding ongoing assaults by armed bandits, who are reportedly crossing over from the neighboring Katsina State …
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed as false and mischievous a viral video claiming the institution is secretly developing a nuclear weapon for Nigeria. In a statement issued by …
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has sanctioned a cabinet reshuffle along with the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This announcement was made by his Chief Press …
In a significant effort to enhance legislative accountability and improve governance, the Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has revealed its intention to institutionalize Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) as an integral …
Two opposition leaders in Cameroon have been detained, according to their parties, amid protests that have shaken the nation over the anticipated presidential election results due on Monday. Among those …
US President Donald Trump criticized Canada for engaging in “dirty” tactics on Friday, as a dispute over an advertisement featuring former leader Ronald Reagan, which led Trump to cancel trade …
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