An Alabama man facing execution by nitrogen gas was granted a reprieve on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to overturn a lower-court ruling […]
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Texas woman injured by McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin ‘wholly unfit for human consumption’: suit
A Texas woman is suing McDonald’s after being leveled by a Sausage McMuffin with Egg she alleges was “wholly unfit for human consumption,” according to […]
Troops nab five suspected kidnappers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected kidnappers in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement on its official Facebook […]
Bauchi police arrest kidnap suspects, rescue four-year-old boy
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a four-year-old boy following an intelligence-led operation in Bauchi. The command’s spokesperson, SP […]
NDLEA raids notorious drug dens in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested no fewer than 73 suspects and recovered illicit drugs during raids on notorious drug […]
Two women killed in hit-and-run accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Two yet-to-be-identified women lost their lives in a fatal hit-and-run accident along the Car Park C area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday evening. The […]
Aviation ground handlers lift suspension on Max Air after debt negotiations, partial payment
In a statement issued on Friday, AGHAN said the suspension was lifted after Max Air re-engaged with its members and committed to resolving its debt […]
Kwara protesters give govt 72 hours to rescue kidnap victims
Members of the Take-It-Back Movement on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, demanding the immediate rescue of residents abducted across […]
NDC Primaries: How Aisha Yesufu rejected Reps ticket – Dickson
Ms Yesufu was an aspirant for the FCT Senatorial District primaries of the NDC which she alleged were manipulated against her. The National Leader of […]
Abia APC women rally support for Tinubu’s re-election
All Progressives Congress women in Abia State have rallied support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The women said they would reciprocate the President’s […]
June 12 heroes’ labour must not be in vain – SDP presidential candidate
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to recommit themselves to democratic values, credible elections and constitutional […]
Super Eagles’ Igoh Ogbu undergoes Achilles surgery, faces three-month layoff
In an official statement, the club revealed that the former Lillestrøm centre-back is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months as he begins his […]
Elections are imperfect, Fashola urges opposition to accept outcomes
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, has urged Nigerians to view elections as inherently imperfect exercises and to […]
We completed 127km of roads without fanfare – Gov Otu
“We have completed 127km of road without cutting a ribbon; the roads are serving the interests of our people, that’s our concern,” he said. Governor […]
Democracy thrives when sacrifice is remembered, loyalty rewarded – APC group
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress Justice Forum has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognise and reward loyal party members who […]
Dino Melaye slams Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech
June 12, 2026 5:04 pm Former Benue State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Alex Ter Adum; ex-Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye and Peter Dokpesi, son […]
Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech long on promises, short on answers – ADC
The African Democratic Congress on Friday described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as an admission that the All Progressives Congress has failed to deliver […]
FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener
FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be […]
Police arrest two wanted armed robbery suspects in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two wanted armed robbery suspects who have been on the command’s wanted list since last year. In a […]
Fire guts Kano market, destroys offices, shops
A fire outbreak on Thursday night destroyed several properties, including offices and shops, along Murtala Mohammed Way in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano […]