The House of Representatives marked its third legislative anniversary after taking major decisions on state policing, national security, parliamentary leadership and transportation safety, while setting […]
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Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo accept Tinubu-backed ward adjustment, warn INEC against further changes
The Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities say they accepted a reduction in their ward allocation in the interest of peace but warned against any further […]
Anambra asks residents to provide information on fake pastors, native doctors
The administration of Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State recently launched a crackdown on native doctors, and spiritualists who encourage criminality by making charms for […]
Oil prices tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal
Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement ending more than two months of conflict […]
Bandits kill farmer in Kaduna community
Armed bandits on Sunday killed a farmer at his farm in Kasuwar Magani, a village in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Armed […]
Troops, security agencies arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun
The authorities said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had lived in Ogun State for about six months before their arrest. Forty-six suspected illegal immigrants […]
US, Iran agree on deal to end war
The deal, brokered by Pakistan and some Middle East countries, also leads to the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran […]
Reps to reconvene for emergency sitting on 2025 budget extension
If approved, it will be the third extension granted by the National Assembly to enable the completion of ongoing federal government projects captured in the […]
World Cup 2026: Diallo seals Africa’s first win as Côte d’Ivoire edge Ecuador
Following South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico and Morocco’s impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil, the Elephants carried the continent’s hopes of recording a first […]
World Cup 2026: Nigerian-rooted stars Nmecha, Musiala score as Germany crush Curacao
Two players with Nigerian roots, Felix Nmecha and Jamal Musiala, were among the scorers as the four-time world champions underlined their title credentials with a […]
Aradel, NEM, FCMB Group top stock pick this week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment […]
Ibom Air begins domestic operations at new Uyo international terminal
The operational shift means passengers travelling on Ibom Air’s domestic routes will now depart from and arrive at the international terminal rather than from the […]
‘Every match matters’: African World Cup teams hit back at UEFA President over ‘uninteresting games’ remark
The reaction follows remarks made by Čeferin, who questioned FIFA’s decision to increase the number of participating nations from 32 to 48 Africa’s representatives at […]
Convicted killer of UK-based Nigerian knows fate July 13
A 23-year-old man, Ben Wazabanga, has been found guilty of murdering a United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Ayowale Aladejana, and will be sentenced on July 13. The […]
INVESTIGATION: Toxic gas leaks threaten lives, livelihoods in Rivers community
It has been nearly a year since gas seepage emerged from abandoned oil and gas infrastructure in Bille, affecting livelihood in the Rivers community. In […]
EDITORIAL: Another World Cup without Super Eagles
This is the Super Eagles’ second failure, in a row, to participate in the global football tournament. For the next six weeks, millions of football […]
Bauchi community blames uncompleted road for deadly flood disaster
Residents of the Bara community in the Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State have blamed an unfinished road construction project for the devastating flood […]
Teacher’s detention sparks uproar among Lagos colleagues
Colleagues of a Lagos teacher, Peter Shodipe of Ijaiye Ojokoro Junior College, have appealed to authorities to thoroughly review the circumstances surrounding a drama presentation […]
Suspected cultists kill 22-year-old, two others in Lagos
A 22-year-old man, Abdulmalik Bakare, and two other persons have been reportedly killed by suspected cultists who invaded the Oreta community in the Ikorodu area […]
Amotekun arrests 97 suspected kidnappers, others in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, said it had arrested no fewer than 97 persons in connection with various criminal activities […]