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Panic at Lagos Airport as electrical spark hits MMIA Terminal 3, flights diverted

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 hours ago

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said the Temporary Terminal (T3) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos,…

33 Banks meet targets as CBN concludes ₦4.65trn Recapitalisation Drive

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 hours ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded its sweeping banking sector recapitalisation programme, with lenders raising ₦4.65 trillion in…

DSS intercepts female bandits’ supplier with 220 rounds of ammunition in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

Nafisa added that one “Teso,” whom she described as a soldiers "partner in crime" in Lafia, Nasarrawa state, used to…

Kano man Umar Auwalu pleads guilty to killing housewife, 6 children

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 hours ago

Auwalu, a nephew to the deceased pleaded guilty to the charge but denied throwing the children into the well, while…

Nigerian Banks raise N4.65trn new capital as CBN concludes recapitalisation programme

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 hours ago

CBN said 72.55 per cent of capital was sourced locally and 27.45 per cent from international markets, a development it…

EFCC arrests Abuja-based house agent over alleged N288m property fraud

Isa Isawade

14 hours ago

According to the commission, Adamu allegedly obtained the money from a complainant, Alhaji Tanko Yawale, under the pretext of facilitating…

Irony of Iran war: India gets oil from Tehran first time in 7 years

Isa Isawade

15 hours ago

India is turning back to Tehran even as the US-led military actions against Iran have disrupted shipping through the Strait…

No negotiations with U.S – Iran

Isa Isawade

17 hours ago

“There are no grounds for negotiations,” he said, adding, however, that some messages had been exchanged directly with US special…

Lagos 2027: Badagry leaders push Samuel Ajose in strong case for APC gov. ticket

Ayorinde Oluokun

20 hours ago

The stakeholders said their request for the APC governorship ticket is legitimate as the zoning would promote fairness, justice and…

‘How Nigerian Emwanta Smith allegedly defrauded American lady of $550,000’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

The arrest followed report to the Nigeria Police by the American that she was defrauded of $550,000 between October 2025…

Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to NNPC fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

The forfeited properties and the funds were said to be proceeds of unlawful activities derived from three major projects awarded…

Atiku reacts to claims that he has quit active politics

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The former Vice President said the falsehood that he has pulled out from politics "bears all the hallmarks of a…

Gunmen attack: Plateau govt imposes 48-hour curfew on Jos North as tension rises

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Reports had indicated that some yet to be identified gunmen riding on a motorcycle, shot and killed an unspecified number…

‘Give Obi ticket or forget 2027’- Fayose tells ADC

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks political irrelevance if Peter Obi…

Bamidele: N’Assembly’ll create State Police anchored to Accountability

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Sunday, disclosed that the National Assembly had started working on a decentralised police…

Bird strike grounds United Nigeria aircraft, disrupts flights

Paul Dada

3 days ago

The incident involved Flight UN0509, scheduled to depart from Asaba to Lagos at 12:00. In a statement, the airline said…

Oyebanji, Alaafin praise Tinubu’s leadership on 74th birthday

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

"He is indeed an audacious, visionary leader and a statesman reputed for his commitment to democracy, having championed democratic ideals…

Iran war sparks ‘No Kings’ street protests against Trump across U.S, Europe

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

People rallied from New York City, with almost 8.5 million residents in a solidly blue state, to Driggs, a town…

Jonathan sends powerful message to Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has extended warm birthday wishes to President Bola Tinubu, using the occasion to reflect on leadership,…

BREAKING: Hajiya Umma El-Rufai mother of ex-governor El-Rufai is dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

Hajiya El-Rufai died on Friday, according to a short statement published by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, a member of House…

Delegates arrive APC national convention venue amidst tight security

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

The convention, with the theme: “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” is expected to host no fewer than…

Convention: Fubara Dagogo slams N100m suit against APC, others over alleged exclusion

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

Dagogo urged Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine whether there could be a legitimate…

2027: Nasarawa govt reacts to alleged Sule, Atiku secret meeting in Saudi Arabia

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

In a rebuttal of the claims in the report, the Nasarawa State Government said although Sule travelled to Saudi Arabia…

Lagos Pays N701m Insurance Benefits to Families of 232 Deceased Workers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

Addressing the beneficiaries, the Commissioner noted that while financial compensation cannot replace the loss of loved ones, the benefits are…

Fresh strike looms as ASUU issues four-day ultimatum over salary deal

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

“We have issued a four-day ultimatum to the federal government to commence payment of the newly approved salary structure. Failure…

Tinubu expands PiCNG mandate to include EVs

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

The expanded mandate positions PiCNG & EV to lead and coordinate Nigeria’s clean mobility strategy, covering both gas-powered and electric…

Oyo 2027: Intrigue as Makinde’s govt schedules APC gubernatorial hopeful for coronation

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

Ibadan chieftaincy law prohibits crown wearing chiefs in the Olubadan-in-council from openly participating in partisan politics.

Grief in Kano as mother of quintuplets dies a day after delivery

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 days ago

Her husband, Salisu Nufi’u, a commercial tricycle driver, cried uncontrollably, as the quintuplets, are the ninth pregnancy of the late…

Exposed: Nigerian ‘working for Iran’ confesses spying on US, Israeli embassies

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

According to the witness, Abbas also revealed that he travelled to Iran, where he and others were trained by unidentified…

Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to Aisha Achimugu in CBN’s account

Isa Isawade

1 week ago

He said, “Hence, describing the company as ‘a professional oll and gas consortium, operating in diverse sectors of the oil…

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