The screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared Chief David Sabo Kente as an eligible candidate for the gubernatorial primaries of the […]
Month: May 2026
IPI reinforces mandate on press freedom protection
By Daniel Obaje Mr Musikilu Mojeed, the President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, has reaffirmed the institute’s mandate to protect press freedom in […]
Police restrict tricycle movement over ‘one chance’ syndicates in Rivers
“One chance” is slang for crime syndicates who pose as commercial vehicle or tricycle operators to lure and rob unsuspecting passengers. The Police Command in […]
11 die as vehicle plunges off Ogun bridge
No fewer than 11 persons have died in a lone accident on Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. According to the Federal […]
India reaches out to countries to secure oil supplies amid West Asia tensions
India is engaging with multiple countries to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said […]
ASUU Alleges Distortion in Execution of 2025 Agreement with Federal Government
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged distortions in the implementation of the 2025 FGN–ASUU Agreement unveiled on January 14, 2026, urging President […]
Amosun Mourns Yewa Chief Imam Babalola, Says Ogun Has Lost A Unifier
Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed grief over the death of the Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sikirullah Babalola, describing the late Islamic […]
How Jili Games bring more fun and variety to GameZone
Discover how Jili games bring variety to GameZone with exciting slots, fun gameplay, unique themes, and endless entertainment for every player online. Discover how Jili […]
China, US arrest 5 in joint drug smuggling investigation: Report
2 min readBeijingMay 11, 2026 05:20 PM IST Chinese and US anti-narcotics authorities arrested five suspects and seized a batch of drugs in a joint […]
FULL LIST: APC Disqualifies 56, Clears 33 for Rivers Assembly
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has concluded the screening of 98 aspirants ahead of the party’s primary election for the 2027 Rivers State […]
Tinubu arrives in Kenya for Africa Forward Summit
President Tinubu’s participation in the summit underscores Nigeria’s enduring commitment to advancing African unity. President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, […]
Iran hangs 'US spy' after torturing him for nine months as Trump peace talks falter
The American had been held in Iranian captivity.
Major hantavirus update as cruise ship passenger tests positive – 'deteriorated condition'
A French woman and an American national evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship which is at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have […]
2027: NNPP extends deadline for purchase of nomination forms
The NNPP provided a reason for the deadline extension in a statement on Monday. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has extended the time for […]
Why JAMB Exempts Education, Agriculture Candidates From UTME – Oloyede
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has explained that the decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into Education and […]
Xenophobia: President Ramaphosa condemns South African ‘opportunists’, ‘criminals’ attacking other Africans
In his statement, Mr Ramaphosa said his government would clamp down on the perpetrators. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described South Africans who violently attack […]
Police Arrest Three Women In Delta Drug Raid, Recover Illicit Substances
The Delta State Police Command has arrested three female suspects and recovered a range of illicit substances during a raid on a suspected drug hideout […]
WW3 fears as North Korea adopts new nuclear weapon ‘dead man’ switch
North Korea has adopted a new nuclear policy which orders an immediate atomic missile strike if the country’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated […]
Nigerians No Longer Require JAMB UTME For Education, Agriculture Courses
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required […]
German tourist wins £854 after Greek island sunbed war – woke up at 6am
A German tourist has been awarded more than £800 in compensation after claiming he and his family were unable to use hotel sun loungers during […]