The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has called for the creation of a natural disaster fund by the Federal Government for the state […]
Year: 2026
NDPC to Train Perm Secs, Heads of Parastatals on Data Protection
Oghenevwede Ohwovoroile in Abuja The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) will train permanent secretaries and heads of parastatals on data protection. NDPC National Commissioner, Dr. […]
India sends formal request to France for 114 Rafale jets in ₹3.25 lakh crore deal
India has formally issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for the proposed government-to-government acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for the Indian Air […]
On Africa Day 2026, UBA reaffirms role as Africa’s premier continental bridge
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, marked Africa Day with a group-wide celebration across its offices in 20 African markets. It brought […]
Oyo school abduction: NUT begins nationwide protest Tuesday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity protest scheduled for Tuesday over the abduction of teachers and students from schools in […]
“He won ₦16 million from betting at 15, the whole street came out to celebrate” — Lady recounts
A woman has recalled how a teenage boy in her neighbourhood won ₦16 million from sports betting at the age of 15, an event that […]
Jury deliberations begin in trial of store owner who shot and killed Black 14-year-old
A jury has begun deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in a 2023 fatal shooting of […]
“We Want to Talk to Govt Only” — Oyo School Kidnappers Reject Family Negotiations
The kidnappers holding the principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, have reportedly refused to […]
Oyo teachers begin indefinite strike over continued captivity of abducted colleagues, pupils
The directive followed an order from the national leadership of the NUT, which expressed concern over the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and learners […]
Trump brings Mike Johnson to White House to sort out reviled $1.8B DOJ ‘slush fund’
House Speaker Mike Johnson headed to the White House on Monday as the president’s demand for congressional funding for a $1.776 billion “slush fund” for […]
FG Launches Youth Agribusiness Fund, Awards N1m Grants to 10 Young Farmers
The Federal Government has launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF) and awarded grants of N1 million each to 10 young farmers as […]
BBNaija Season 10: Organisers announce date for reunion premiere
The highly anticipated reunion show of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 will officially premiere on Monday, June 8, 2026. Its organisers, MultiChoice Nigeria, confirmed […]
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran peace: ‘Oil will be dropping like a rock’
President Donald Trump on Monday said he has little interest in whether Iran continues negotiations with the U.S. after Tehran claimed to have cut off […]
Tchouameni denies punching Valverde after Real Madrid training-ground clash
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has publicly addressed reports of a training-ground altercation with teammate Federico Valverde, insisting claims that he punched the Uruguayan were […]
Gunmen kill two, abduct 30 travellers in Kogi
Gunmen have killed two people and abducted 30 travellers in Ayegunle Bunu, Kabba-Bunu LGA of Kogi state, in a fresh attack that has heightened security […]
Trump’s ‘disparaging’ ban on trans troops is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
A divided federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has blocked Donald Trump’s administration from removing transgender service members from the U.S. military, a major victory […]
Tinubu to be honoured at inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner
The annual dinner, initially scheduled for Thursday, 4th June 2026, will now be held on Friday, 19th June 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, […]
EXPLAINER: Things to Know About Tinubu’s Approval of 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and directed the deployment of a specialised security team to […]
Serena Williams returns to tennis at 44
Tennis legend, Serena Williams, is set to make a sensational return to the sport. The 44-year-old will play in next week’s HSBC Championships at Queen’s […]
Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M after customer slips on mashed potatoes and face-plants onto floor
A Virginia woman making her way to the restroom at an Outback Steakhouse slipped on a pile of wayward mashed potatoes and fell face-first onto […]