South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South Africans who violently attack other Africans in the country as ‘opportunists’. Ramaphosa, who condemned the attacks, also […]
Month: May 2026
UPDATED: Court orders trial-within-trial as coup plot suspects deny written, video statements
The court issued the order after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements attributed to the coup suspects and accompanying video recordings as evidence. The […]
Ryanair flight to Spain declares mid-air emergency and forced to turn around
Flight crew issued the signal for an emergency roughly an hour into the journey.
Airstrike: Probe, Review Operational Procedure on Area Bombardments — Amnesty Int’l Tells FG
Human rights group, Amnesty International, has called on Nigerian authorities to launch an independent investigation into the death of six civilians reportedly killed during a […]
JUST IN: Tinubu Creates Homeland Security Adviser Role, Appoints Ex-Army General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expanded the nation’s security framework by creating a new federal role and appointing a retired military heavyweight to lead it. […]
JUST IN: Education, agriculture candidates now exempted from UTME – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says that candidates seeking admission into education programmes and agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required to […]
Military Justifies Shiroro Airstrikes Amid Claims Of Civilian Casualties
The Nigerian military has insisted that recent air operations conducted in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State were targeted at armed bandits, following allegations […]
73-year-old Adamawa pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia – Official
The pilgrim suffered a fatal cardiac arrest en route from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has […]
Lagos State Government Set To Roll Out Driver’s License
The Lagos State government is set to roll out its own driver’s licence in collaboration with the Federal Government. The move is aimed at boosting […]
Why scientists triggered 8,000 earthquakes below Swiss Alps
2 min readUpdated: May 11, 2026 09:05 PM IST Scientists deliberately triggered 8,000 thousand small earthquakes in southern Switzerland below the ground under safe and […]
APC Members Protest Alleged Card Withholding, Candidate Imposition In Ogun
Members of the All Progressives Congress in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the alleged refusal […]
ASUU Issues Fresh Warning to FG, Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sent a clear signal to the Federal Government that a massive industrial action looms across the nation’s […]
Trump says US may revive 'Project Freedom' to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran blockade
US President Donald Trump said he is considering reviving ‘Project Freedom’, a United States-led military and humanitarian mission launched in May 2026 to reopen the […]
TikTok challenges become hit songs-making tool
“Every serious artiste dropping a song now is asking one question — ‘will this work on TikTok?’,” a music promoter and digital strategist said. TikTok […]
INEC To Mobilise 1.4M Corps Members For 2027 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that over 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps will be deployed for the 2027 general […]
Key Facts About Maj. Gen. Fadewa (Rtd), New Special Adviser on Homeland Security
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The development was announced in a […]
Adeleke Appoints Mrs Victoria Samson (BOVAS) As UNIOSUN Chancellor
Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola SAMSON, popularly known as BOVAS as the new Chancellor of the Osun State University, […]
2027: I regret my actions against Governor Yusuf – Rep
In an interview broadcast by Express Radio on Sunday, Mr Doguwa says his endorsement by the governor left him “indebted” and “ashamed” of his past […]
Mutfwang Promises Safe Farming Season For Plateau Crisis Communities
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has assured farmers in conflict-affected communities of adequate security ahead of this year’s farming season. The governor gave the […]
Police Arrest Two ‘One Chance’ Robbery Suspects In Lagos, Recover Tricycle, Phones
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a “One Chance” robbery syndicate and recovered a tricycle and stolen mobile […]