Myanmar miners have discovered a rare 11,000-carat ruby, which weighs nearly five pounds. The ruby is estimated to be the second heaviest ever discovered in […]
Year: 2026
Arsenal move closer to Premier League title as Trossard breaks West Ham
The tense London derby appeared destined for a draw before Belgian forward Leandro Trossard struck in the closing stages to hand Arsenal a crucial victory […]
Ribadu meets VP Vance, Rubio as Nigeria, US expand counterterrorism cooperation
Mr Ribadu says Nigeria remains fully committed to working with international partners in promoting peace, stability, democratic governance, and economic development across Africa. Nigeria and […]
LASTMA Rescues Okada Rider, Passenger in Iyana-Iba Flyover Accident
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued a motorcycle rider and his passenger in an accident that occurred along the Iyana-Iba Flyover […]
APC clears Fubara ahead of Rivers Governorship Primary
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has been screened and cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s May 21 governorship primary […]
100-Level FUTA student found dead in apartment
The parents of the deceased have since been informed about the unfortunate development. The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has confirmed the death of […]
Development commission inaugurates committee to execute South-west rural development transformation
TransComs, short for Transformed Communities, is SWDC’s cluster-based model for converting groups of rural communities into integrated economic hubs. The South-West Development Commission (SWDC) has […]
MTN, Airtel, Glo now profitable; Nigerians must see better network — FG
The Federal Government has said telecom operators including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom and T2 are now operating in a more stable and profitable environment […]
GNC launches ‘Nigeria Forum for AI Governance’ to ‘secure Nigeria’s digital future’
The Global Network for Cybersolution (GNC), a premier advocacy organization for cybersecurity and emerging technology for development, is proud to announce the formal establishment of […]
Airstrike Kills Scores Of Civilians In Niger Community As NAF Keeps Mum
An unspecified number of civilians have been reportedly killed following a military airstrike on Guradnayi, a settlement near Kusasu in Shiroro Local Government Area of […]
Army Foil ISWAP Attack in Borno, Recover Machine Gun, Others
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, of the Nigerian Army have repelled a night attack by ISWAP terrorists on 120 Task Force […]
What makes the Yoruba tick (5), By Sunday Adelaja
The top banks in Nigeria are actually being headed by our women. I tell you that most countries in Europe can’t even boast of this […]
SERAP gives Tinubu 7-day ultimatum to probe N26.9bn missing from USPF
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project( SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an urgent probe into the alleged disappearance and diversion of […]
Over 8,000 Ex-Insurgents, Families Reintegrated In Borno — Govt
Borno State Government has said no fewer than 8,000 former Boko Haram members and their families have been successfully reintegrated into society under its ongoing […]
NAAPE urges FG, NCAA, NMDPRA to address Jet A1 crisis over safety concerns
The pilots and engineers’ union says persistent aviation fuel supply disruptions are increasing operational pressure on airlines and raising concerns over flight safety and crew […]
Truck driver arrested after crash kills pedestrian, motorcyclist in Lagos
A Lagos agency said the driver failed to stop after the accident and continued driving along the expressway. A truck driver has been arrested after […]
Edo Lawmaker Denies APC Resignation, Blames Aides for Leaked Letter
The lawmaker representing Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo State at the National Assembly, Engr. Esosa Iyawe has denied claims suggesting his resignation from the All […]
Tinubu Celebrates Pa Fasoranti at 100, Lauds Service to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday on May 11, commending him […]
Customs Intercepts Stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Others Smuggled Into Nigeria
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted and handed over several stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada, in a major crackdown on transnational vehicle theft syndicates […]
Ecobank Schools Chess Championship fuels Nigeria’s grandmaster dream
That belief was reinforced by the performances witnessed during the six-round rapid chess competition, which featured 106 schools from across the country competing in primary […]