The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Oyo State has described the reported loss of more than 200 members of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun […]
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Co-Hosts Mexico Take Early Advantage As World Cup Kicks Off
The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in front of 80,000 fans in the Estadio […]
Stop Using Lead Paint In Children’s Rooms, Lagos Govt Warns
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned parents, government ministries and agencies against painting children’s bedrooms, classrooms, hospital wards and sick bays with […]
CBN’s Reforms Earn Cardoso Central Bank Of The Year Honour
He dedicated the honour to the Board, management, and staff of the Bank for their steadfast commitment to institutional reform and economic stability. In his […]
House of Reps Advances Bill To Allow State Police
Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill that would allow each of the 36 states to establish and operate its own […]
Tinubu’s Concrete Road Averted Asaba Air Crash Tragedy —Umahi
Umahi in a statement he issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, on Thursday, said what could have become a tragedy has […]
NCAA Revises Airport Entry Requirements Amid Ebola Crisis
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced revised entry requirements for all international passengers arriving in Nigeria following concerns over the current Ebola Virus […]
Enugu Group Demands Reversal Of LG Chairmanship
A group, Isi-Uzo Patriots, Thursday, alleged marginalisation in the choice of the chairmanship of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. The group was reacting […]
‘If You Say Anything About My Fans I’ll Challenge You’ — Mr P
If anyone was in doubt about Mr P’s love for his fans, the Nigerian singer of the defunct P-Square group has once again cleared all […]
Ekiti: INEC Extends PVC Collection To June 14, Says 2,077 PWDs Eligible To Vote
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the extension of the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to June 14, urging eligible voters to […]
Mexico’s Julian Quinones Scores First Goal Of 2026 World Cup
Mexico’s Julian Quinones has scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup. Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in […]
Burna Boy, Shakira Thrill Spectators In World Cup Opening Ceremony
Afrobeats star Burna Boy and singer Shakira had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the […]
Kebbi Varsity Student Dies After Hostel Attack
A 300-level Biochemistry student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Zaharadeen Nuhu, has died after sustaining severe injuries during an attack by suspected thieves […]
NDLEA Destroys Over 73,000kg Of Illicit Drugs In Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Benin City, Edo State, reaffirming its […]
Sanwo-Olu Presents Hamzat, Sonayon-James To President Tinubu Ahead Of Gubernatorial Election
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. After […]
June 12: Democracy Remains Nigeria’s Surest Path to Unity, Progress, Says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described democracy as Nigeria’s most reliable pathway to national unity, development and prosperity, urging citizens to remain committed to […]
Nigeria Slams $6m Penalty on Indian Vessel, 11 Sailors Over Cocaine Smuggling
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dealt a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, convicting 11 Indian sailors and a merchant vessel for […]
NIMC Moves to Shield Data of 120m Nigerians, Trains 4,000 Staff as Privacy Officers
In a sweeping move to strengthen the security of Nigeria’s national identity database, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the training and certification […]
258 Nigerians Evacuated by FG from South Africa
The first batch of 258 Nigerians from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country touched land on their […]
Gov Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council Of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has officially inaugurated the eighth Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), tasking the newly appointed members […]