Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria has said that 63.3 per […]
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Iran Tops List As Global Executions Hit Highest Level Since 1981 — Amnesty International
Iran put to death over 2,150 people last year, a “staggering” increase that pushed recorded worldwide executions to their highest level since 1981, Amnesty […]
Nigeria Tightens Surveillance, WHO Declares Emergency As Ebola Kills 88 In Congo
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that although currently Nigeria has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), […]
Trump Threatens Iran With Total Destruction As Nuclear Talks Stall
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening total destruction if Tehran does not move quickly to reach a deal, […]
Three Females Beheaded In Enugu
Three persons, all females, were beheaded in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, the state police command confirmed on Sunday. The incidents occurred at […]
UAE Vows Response After Drone Strike Hits Barakah Nuclear Plant
The United Arab Emirates has vowed it retains the full right to respond to what it described as “terrorist attacks” following a drone strike that […]
Trump Briefs Netanyahu On Iran, China Visit In Call
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Sunday in a call lasting more than half an hour, […]
Sinner Wins Italian Open, Extends Masters Tournament Streak
Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victory. […]
Rivers APC Disqualifies Ex-Deputy Banigo, Others From Senate Race
The political intrigues between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appear to have taken a new twist as the Rivers All Progressives […]
APC Leaders’ Meeting On Oluyole Primaries Misrepresented — Group Says
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Federal Constituency, Itesiwaju Oluyole, has described as false and misleading a media report titled “APC […]
Mali Military Drone Strikes Kill At Least 10 Civilians
Drone strikes by the Malian army on Sunday killed at least 10 civilians as they prepared to celebrate a traditional mass wedding, security and […]
Obi, Kwankwaso’s Move To PRP Failed Over Presidential Ticket Guarantees — Baba-Ahmed
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) said Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso did not join the party because they could not get guarantees about a […]
Senate Condemns Students’ Abduction In Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police Soon
Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Sunday condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours. […]
Victors, Disputes, Upsets In APC House Of Reps Primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday concluded its House of Representatives primaries in several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saturday’s […]
Two Aspirants Withdraw Ahead Of Kebbi APC Senatorial Primaries
Two prominent aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, Senator Bala Ibn Na’All and Sani M. Kabiru, have announced their withdrawal […]
APC Primaries: Igariwey Denies Disqualification, Wins Ticket For Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency
The member representing the Afikpo/Edda Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Iduma Igariwey, has denied reports of his disqualification from the All Progressives […]
UN Women, Diplomats, Nollywood Stars Push for Special Seats Bill With New Advocacy Film
The Nigeria office of UN Women, alongside diplomats, civil society groups and Nollywood stars, has intensified pressure for the passage of the Special Seats for […]
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Opioids Hidden in Carton Walls Bound for UK, Australia
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioids concealed in carton walls and destined for the United Kingdom and […]
Korean Cultural Centre Deepens Nigeria-South Korea Ties Through K-Heritage Festival in Abuja
The Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen cultural diplomacy and people-to-people relations between Nigeria and South Korea through the expansion of its […]
NCDC Says No Ebola Case In Nigeria, Activates Emergency Surveillance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has cleared the country of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), saying there are no confirmed cases […]