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 […]
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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 […]
[BREAKING] Trump Cancels Scheduled Bombings Against Iran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was calling off strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after […]
2027: Bauchi Christian Youths Endorse APM Candidates Led By Gov Bala Mohammed
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum, members of the Christian Youths Mobilization Front (CYMF), in Bauchi State […]
16 United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet engineers to commence Boeing 737NG training June 16
Boeing has commenced its first tranche of advanced technical training program in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers as part of its continued commitment to strengthen […]
NBBF Lauds Mike Brown, OG Anunoby On Historic NBA Finals Game 4 Victory
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), under the leadership of President Engr (Dr). Ahmadu Musa Kida, has congratulated former D’Tigers Head Coach, Mike Brown and New […]
Relief for Motorists as Benson Moves to Fix Major Roads in Imota
Residents of Imota Local Council Development Area have expressed relief and appreciation following the commencement of a pothole-filling exercise by the Chairman of the council, […]
Breaking: Reps Pass State Police Bill
As part of measures to effectively making way for the decentralisation of the Nigerian policing architecture, House of Representatives on Thursday, 11 June, 2026 has […]
[UPDATED] Papiri School Abduction: Court Sentences Five Linked To Attack To 25 Years Imprisonment
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced each of the five suspects arrested on May 31, 2026, by the Department of State Services […]
Breaking: Minority Caucus In House of Reps Adopts Bayelsa Lawmaker Agbedi As Minority leader
The minority caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday, 11 June, 2026 adopted Hon Frederick Agbedi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Minority […]
Four Pakistani Nationals Detain Over ‘Suspicious Presence’ In Ekiti Community
Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have detained four Pakistani nationals following reports of their suspicious presence in Iyin-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA of the state. […]