A civil society organisation has petitioned the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly over what it described as an alleged attempt by the […]
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Kano Fire Service Records 58 Fire Outbreaks, 13 Deaths In May
The Kano State Fire Service recorded 58 fire incidents and 13 fatalities across the state in May 2026, according to its monthly operational report. The […]
2027: Iyabo Obasanjo Dumps APC, Cites Disrespect, Maltreatment
The former Senator representing Ogun Central announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun State Chairman of the party, […]
‘I Didn’t Guarantee No New Wars’ — Trump Defends Iran Strikes
United States President Donald Trump said launching military action against Iran did not contradict his campaign rhetoric on avoiding new conflicts, arguing that he had […]
FCCPC Rejects Airtime Credit Expansion, Says Lending Rules Remain Suspended
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has denied reports suggesting it played a role in securing presidential approval for the entry of nine new […]
Xenophobia: Ramaphosa Warns Anti-Immigrant Groups Against Inciting Violence
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned anti-immigrant groups and their leaders against inciting lawlessness and violence, vowing that his government will move against individuals […]
How CBN Reforms Enabled Banks To Expand Overseas Naira Card Spending
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) are raising the limit naira cardholders can spend abroad following rising dollar liquidity in the financial system. Following financial sector reforms […]
Troops Nab Five Bandit Informants, Recover Valuables In Niger
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield have arrested five suspected bandit and terrorist informants in separate operations in Niger State, recovering […]
Insecurity: Crime Has No Ethnicity, Says Peter Obi
Obi made the remarks in a statement on Monday titled “Media Framing of Crime Along Ethnic Lines: Divisive,” where he condemned the growing tendency to […]
Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets In Retaliation For Missile Attack
Israel launched air strikes on military targets in western and central Iran early on Monday, hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles at northern Israel in […]
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Arms Dealers In Abia
The operation, which was carried out in the early hours of June 7, 2026, forms part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to combat the […]
Union Bank Backs 12th Maltina Teacher Award
The bank, which is participating in the initiative for the third consecutive year, joined Nigerian Breweries Plc, the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, educators and […]
PMI, Cannes Lions Launch Global Forum to Bridge Education-Industry Gap
Project Management Institute (PMI) and Cannes Lions have launched the LIONS Educators Forum, a new global initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between academic institutions and […]
U.S. AFRICOM Reaffirms Counterterrorism Partnership With Nigeria
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside Nigeria in the fight against terrorism, highlighting ongoing cooperation with the Armed […]
Sugar Beverage Tax May Disrupt Industrial Value Chains, Says CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the House of Representatives to reject the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill, warning […]
Longevity Comes From Serving God Genuinely in Truth and Spirit – Dr. Chris Okafor
He emphasized that every physical manifestation is first concluded in the spirit realm, because “the spiritual controls the physical.” Speaking during the Divine intervention […]
Ope Banwo’s Immigrant Show Draws Thousands
The programme, which offers free immigration guidance, legal updates and interactive question-and-answer sessions for clients and prospective clients, has attracted growing participation from immigrants across […]
Excitement Grows as Ope Banwo’s Immigrant Survival Show Draws Thousands Seeking Immigration Guidance
Interest continues to build around “The Immigrant Survival Show”, a 30-day educational initiative hosted by renowned immigration attorney, Dr. Ope Banwo, Esq., following the recent […]
Boko Haram Frees 416 Abducted Women, Children In Borno
The development was confirmed on Sunday by the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), Samaila Kaigama, who said the captives regained their freedom […]
Babachir Attacks Atiku Again, Explains Removal From Office
In a lengthy statement titled “Kachalla 2”, Lawal said recent criticism directed at him following his comments on Atiku had focused on his removal from […]