The trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, over the alleged fraudulent award of the $6 billion Mambilla Power Project contract continued on Thursday […]
Year: 2026
“Come and beat her” — Child’s warning to mum after spotting woman hug her father goes viral
A woman has shared a humorous family moment after her young daughter reacted unexpectedly to seeing another woman hug her father. According to the woman, […]
Nigeria Government Raises N500 Billion Emergency Security Fund to Tackle Banditry
About N500bn was deducted from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue for May 2026 to fund a national security emergency intervention before the monthly […]
Iran To Lodge Complaint With FIFA Over World Cup Restriction
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup […]
Fire Razes Polaris Bank Car Park on Lagos Island, No Casualties Recorded
A fire outbreak on Thursday gutted part of a multi-storey building housing a branch of Polaris Bank on Broad Street, Lagos Island, triggering panic among […]
Viral Bread Giveaway Raises Fresh Vote-Buying Concerns in Ekiti
(Bus Tossing Bread. Photo by Gossip Mill Nigeria) A video lasting just over a minute, captured from a vehicle following behind, recorded in the hours […]
First US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as Lebanon violence threatens peace deal
4 min readUpdated: Jun 19, 2026 07:36 PM IST Plans for US and Iranian negotiators to meet in Switzerland on Friday have been postponed, casting […]
BASIEC Fixes Date for Bauchi Local Government Elections
(The Bauchi Map. Photo by Daily Times Nigeria) The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued a 60-day notice for the conduct of […]
UNILAG confirms water contamination in female hall
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed contamination in water samples collected from Moremi Hall, a female hostel, and has advised members of the university […]
Lawyers Seal Enugu Court, Boycott Proceedings Over Judges’ Absence
Lawyers in Enugu State on Tuesday escalated their protest against the prolonged absence of judges in courtrooms by sealing off a High Court in Obollo-Afor, […]
Family Seeks Answers Over Death Of Kano Boarding Student
The family of 14-year-old Maimuna Sani, popularly known as Nihal, a JSS2 boarding student of St. Louis Secondary School in Kano, has demanded justice over […]
Police Ban Vehicle Movement Across Ekiti on Election Day
(Police. Photo by Vanguard News) The Ekiti State Police Command has announced a restriction on inter-state and intra-state vehicular movements across the state on […]
Types Of Foods That Give More Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a key role in transporting oxygen around the body and supporting energy levels. A deficiency can lead to […]
BREAKING: Court Sentences Mother, Sister of Late Terrorist Kingpin Battujo to 40 Years in Prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced two women arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their involvement in terrorism-related activities […]
Drama in Court as PDP, BoT Sue INEC Over Recognition of Kabiru Turaki-Led NWC
There was mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as two lawyers appeared for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a […]
Nigerian Reacts As Bandits Allegedly Film Sexual Assault of Female Victim in Captivity
Abuja, Nigeria — Public outrage has erupted following reports that armed bandits allegedly recorded and circulated a video showing the sexual assault of a female […]
US-Iran Deal Under Immediate Strain As Fighting Flares In Lebanon
Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after […]
Keyamo clears air on 30% debt waiver for domestic airlines
The Federal Government’s decision to grant a 30 per cent discount on outstanding statutory fees for domestic airline operators is a strategic move aimed at […]
UK Politics: Starmer Vows Not To ‘Walk Away’ From Leadership
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he will not “walk away” from office, pushing back against growing speculation over his leadership following renewed tension […]
Benue Police Launch Crackdown on Vehicles With Concealed and Fake Number Plates
(Vehicles With no Number Plates. Photo by Premuim Times) The Benue State Police Command has begun a statewide operation targeting vehicles operating with hidden, […]