The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has opposed a bill seeking to establish a new National Institute for Public Health and Infectious […]
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Ekiti Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging Over Kidnap Of NYSC Official, Discharges Third Defendant
The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced two men, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar, to death by hanging over the kidnapping of […]
Denmark Authority Moves to Ban Islamic Call to Prayer, Says It Has “No Place” in the Country
The Danish government is considering a nationwide ban on the Islamic call to prayer, with Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov stating that the practice “has no […]
NANS Announces Reinstatement of Suspended FUOYE SUG President James Adio
The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced the reinstatement of James Adio as the Students’ Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti . […]
“False, Malicious And Defamatory” — Peter Obi Files N5bn Suit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Alleged Ticket-Racketeering Claims
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has filed a N5 billion defamation suit against his former political ally and actor-turned-politician, Kenneth […]
Nigeria Government Borrowing Increases By N17.4tn In One Year — CBN
Fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that credit to the Federal Government surged by 75.6 per cent year-on-year, rising from N22.99 […]
Sowore in High Spirits Despite Detention, Legal Team Urges Nigerians to Remain Resolute
The legal team representing the detained human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said he remains in […]
Woman Jailed Six Years in Canada for Defrauding Four Daycare Centres of $755,000 – Fled to Lagos, Extradited After Interpol Hunt
A Canadian court has sentenced Ivon Beatrice Okafor, an Igbo woman, to six years in federal prison for defrauding four licensed daycare centres of approximately […]
Nigeria Is More Secure Under President Tinubu Than 8 Years Ago — Ambassador Reno Omokri
Ambassador Reno Omokri has said Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in security, anti-corruption efforts, and economic performance, citing data from international organisations. Speaking in an […]
BREAKING: Troops Neutralise IPOB/ESN Operatives In Anambra, Recover Arms And IEDs
Troops of Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have neutralised three operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed […]
US to Revoke Passports of Citizens Owing More Than $2,500 in Child Support Until Obligations are Met
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded American citizens that those with significant unpaid child support obligations could have their passports revoked under U.S. […]
State Police Not Enough, Nigeria Needs Highway, Tourist Cops – Ex-Osun Lawmaker
A former Osun State lawmaker, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the establishment of state police alone will not be enough to address Nigeria’s security challenges, calling […]
Army Conduct Fighting Patrol in Ogun, Sustain Anti-Crime Operations
Troops of the 35 Artillery Brigade have conducted a fighting patrol along the Imeko–Obolo–Ayetoro road and adjoining communities in Ogun State as part of ongoing […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to host summit on political violence on July 15
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a summit on July 15 that will include dozens of countries to discuss ways to counter a […]
EXCLUSIVE: Over a Million Children to Benefit from Bilharzia Elimination Campaign in Kaduna
More than one million children across Kaduna State are expected to receive treatment for Bilharzia, also known as Schistosomiasis, under a Statewide campaign aimed at […]
Court Sentence Two Men To Death By Hanging Over Kidnap Of NYSC Staff
Two men arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS, have been sentenced to death by an Ekiti State High Court following their conviction for […]
Benue State Governor Commends National Assembly For Passage Of State Police Bill
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the National Assembly for the passage of the State Police Bill, describing it as a landmark legislation […]
Enugu Airport Becomes Nigeria’s First Fully Concession
The Federal Government has formally handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to a private concessionaire under a 30-year Public-Private Partnership agreement, making it […]
King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment programme as the monarchy seeks […]
Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked To Murder Of Retired Broadcaster, Security Guard
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of retired OGTV broadcaster, Ms Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security […]