First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated the first National Headquarters of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in Abuja, commending the organisation for its […]
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TCN Announces Four-Hour Power Outage in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned maintenance exercise at its Kumbotso 330kV Transmission Substation in Kano, which will result in a […]
Adeleke Orders Healthcare Assessment After Death of 400-Level UNIOSUN Student
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed an immediate review of healthcare service delivery across all campuses of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) following the death […]
Thank you, says President Trump as Telangana names Hyderabad road after him
Donald Trump expressed his gratitude for naming a road in Hyderabad, India, after him, saying he was the first US President to be honoured this […]
Trump puts his face on a new limited-edition US passport for America's 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump on Friday, June 26 unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence – […]
US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship, threatening fragile ceasefire
The US struck Iran on Friday, June 26 in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of […]
Indian firm, CEO among 8 entities sanctioned by US for 'fuelling' civil war in Sudan
The US imposed sanctions on eight persons and entities, including an Indian national associated with an explosives manufacturing firm, for allegedly fuelling the civil war […]
Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 returns as US clears access for 100+ trusted organisations
Anthropic said on Friday (June 26) that the US government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to some […]
New 4.9 quake felt in Venezuela, days after major earthquakes
Earthquake off northern Venezuela coast hits near Caracas and Maracay, days after twin quakes killed nearly 1,000, raising fresh safety concerns. By Reuters June 27, 2026, […]
Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the US on Friday (June 26) to announce a framework agreement that was described […]
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper
A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the Citic Tower, on Friday, prompting evacuations. It was not immediately clear whether the crash caused […]
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
The United States has seized nearly 400 internet domains used to illegally stream the World Cup, officials said on Friday, describing the move as intended […]
Apply for LSETF MSME Loans Programme 2026 for Lagos Businesses (₦50,000–₦5,000,000)
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is inviting eligible business owners to apply for its MSME Loans Programme, which provides affordable financing to support […]
Apply for the LSETF 3-Month Free Fashion Training Programme
Applications are now open for the fully sponsored LSETF 3-Month Free Fashion Training Programme delivered by OSC College of Fashion in partnership with the IshK […]
“No Business Is Worth Risking Human Lives For” — Lagos To Prosecute Culprits As Alakija Building Collapse Kills Nine, 27 Rescued
The Lagos State Government has said it will investigate the collapse of a three-storey building in the Alakija area of the state and prosecute anyone […]
Gov Abiodun Signals Return of OKLNG, Unveils Bigger Vision for Ogun Waterside
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has signalled a major economic transformation for Ogun Waterside Local Government, announcing that the long-abandoned Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) […]
“Corruption Is Defeated In The Classroom, Not The Courtroom” — ICPC Chairman Warns Lawyers Must Reclaim Public Trust Through Integrity, Ethical Legal Training
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has expressed concern over what he described […]
“National Assembly Now Obeys, Not Probes” — Sanusi Faults Weak Legislature, Says Democracy Needs Strong Institutions
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has criticised what he described as the weakening of Nigeria’s […]
NCAA Fines Saudi Airlines ₦6m Over Consumer Protection Infractions, Unresolved Passenger Complaints
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a ₦6 million fine on Saudi Airlines over consumer protection-related infractions and failure to resolve outstanding passenger […]
“Lokoja Court Ruling Another Setback For Democracy” — Peter Obi Warns Of Weakening Institutions, Urges Nigerians To Defend Democratic Space
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has described the recent court ruling in Lokoja as an unnecessary setback for Nigeria’s democracy, […]