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Olorogun Oscar Ibru

Tears as popular billionaire industrialist Oscar Ibru dies

His family confirmed that he passed away after a brief illness, though further details about the circumstances of his death…
File Photo: Pregnant woman

Paracetamol causes autism? WHO responds

The WHO has dismissed claims that the use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy causes autism, insisting there is no scientific…

Ibadan set for full market closure as Oba Ladoja becomes Olubadan

The order was given by the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwaju Yekeen Abass, who said the closure is a…
Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

NSIB releases findings on Abuja–Kaduna train mishap

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary findings on the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment that occurred on August…
Election Tribunal

Tribunal dismisses petition against Amuwo-Odofin ward D councillor

The Lagos State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has thrown out a petition challenging the July 12, 2025 councillorship election…
Otedola

Umar Sani to Otedola: Stop rewriting history on subsidy fraud

In his intervention last week, Otedola accused members of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), which…
Peter Obi reacts to his alleged pictures with US President Donald Trump and Musiliu Oluomo aka MC Oluomo, the President of NURTW.

Peter Obi fumes over his ‘pictures’ with Trump, MC Oluomo

Obi described the two fake photographs as examples of dangers of fake news to the society.
Nigeria

Tinubu bids for Nigeria to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Commonwealth to make history by bringing the 2030 Centenary Games to Africa…
Police bust 12 members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the production of fake dollar notes in Bajoga and the Duku axis of Gombe State.

Naira strengthens as CBN slashes interest rate for first time in five years

Traders, businesses and households alike will be watching closely in the coming days to see if the positive momentum continues…
Governor Dikko Radda

Katsina governor Radda commissions clean energy projects

Governor Radda described the projects as a bold step towards transforming the state’s energy sector and creating new opportunities for…
Jos Attack: Plateau govt. reinforces ban on motorcycle operations

Mutfwang insists state police key to ending insecurity in Plateau

According to the governor, centralised command from Abuja is no longer sufficient to deal with localised threats.
Troops intensify operations nationwide, killing terrorists with arrest of 20 suspects, rescue of kidnap victims in the last 24 hours

Troops kill terrorists, nab 20 suspects in nationwide operations – Army

According to Nigerian Army, troops also intercepted 32 bicycles and a truckload of NPK fertilizer suspected for terrorist use.
MSMEs

UNGA: Shettima to deliver Nigeria’s national statement Wednesday

Earlier, the vice-president participated in the opening session of the Assembly, where U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a keynote address,…
Katsina governor, Dikko Radda attributes growing number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria to parental neglect, failure of families

Out-of-school children: Gov. Radda meets Ulamas on proposed family law reforms

Governor Radda emphasized that a strong and effective legal framework is crucial to building stable marriages, defining parental responsibilities, and…
Kano

Fake police officer nabbed for extortion in Kano

Further investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of his activities and any possible accomplices.
Police

Police nab 4,383 suspects for serious offences- Egbetokun

Egbetokun said this while highlighting the Force’s operational achievements over the last two months at a Strategic Police Officers’ Conference…
Yobe

Yobe’s Buni boosts fight against insecurity with 47 vehicles, 50 bikes

Buni directed local government council chairmen to provide fund for fueling and ensure maintenance of the operational vehicles deployed to…
Oyo

Plan your movement! Oyo announces massive road closures

The coronation ceremony will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the historic Mapo Hall, a day after Ladoja’s…
EFCC

Court hands 8-year jail term to politician’s aide over ₦120m job scam

Justice F.E. Messiri convicted Yilkan on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence, brought against him by the…
Oluremi Tinubu

Oluremi Tinubu raises ₦20.7bn for National Library, says project driven by love, not politics

She recalled previous philanthropic milestones, including raising ₦50 million for the National Sickle Cell Foundation Centre at her 45th birthday,…
Oluwo of Iwo Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi

Ife not origin of Yoruba race – Oluwo of Iwo

Speaking in a video shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday, the monarch dismissed claims that Yoruba culture originated from…
Ondo Police Commissioner redeploys DPO over handling of a recent case involving a social media influencer, Adefolarin Ayomiposi (Mandy kiss)

GWR: Outrage as Mandy Kiss shocks Nigeria with bid to sleep with 100 men in 24 hours

Nigerian content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has stirred nationwide debate after announcing
Marwa

Drug abuse greatest threat to Nigeria’s future – Marwa

Marwa reiterated NDLEA’s full commitment to keeping drugs off Nigeria’s streets, out of schools and far away from the nation’s…
Nigeria

Tinubu approves 600-capacity hostels for Abuja law school

The two hostels, one for female and the other for male, to be domiciled within the school, would provide accommodation…
Goni Yilkan

Ex-legislative aide jailed 8 years for N120.5m job scam

Yilkan, was found guilty on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(1)(a) of the…
Accident

Horror in Lagos: Container Truck falls on tricycle, kills policeman, woman

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the truck, with registration number XP 368 AKD, lost control while…
NSA

NSA: Two housewives rescued from kidnappers, high- profile suspects nabbed

According to the NSA, the successful rescue of the women underscored the effectiveness of non-kinetic strategies in tackling insecurity.
Royal Gardens Estate

Royal Gardens Estate residents cry out over punitive bulk metering, soaring charges

At a hearing before the House Committee on Housing, chaired by Mr. Segun Ege, the Chairman of the Royal Gardens…
LASRRA

LASRRA hits Seven Million registrations, partners LASCOTA to drive wider Coverage

Adebiyi-Abiola explained that LASRRA had previously visited various local governments and LASCOTA sub-units to educate members about the importance of…
Osun, Borno and Lagos States are taking the lead INEC releases update on the pre-online registration in the ongoing nationwide CVR.

CVR: Osun, Borno lead as INEC releases week 5 details

The statistic showed that Enugu State has the least number of online pre-registration with 2,931 representing 0.05 per cent of…