Kidnapping: Lagos to rearraign Evans today
The Lagos State government will today rearraign Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans before Justice Adenike Coker on an amended five count bordering
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Lagos butchers decry soaring cow prices, now at N1.7m
The number of cows slaughtered daily in Lagos State has dropped to 3,000 from 5,000, the Lagos State Butchers Association has said. The
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IPOB celebrates 4th anniversary of ESN, urges Biafrans to support security network
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have marked the 4th anniversary of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), lauding the operatives for their dedication,
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Champions League knockout play-off draw set for Friday
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League group stage has concluded in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled
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EU powers 25 Plateau health centres with solar energy
The European Union, on Thursday, announced the launch of solar projects to ensure that healthcare facilities in Plateau State have uninterrupted access to
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Quran burner shot dead in Sweden
A man who repeatedly burnt the Quran in 2023 in Sweden, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, has been shot dead, media reported on
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Farotimi’s lawyer chides police as court strikes out cybercrime charges
The Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Wednesday, struck out the suit filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, against
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Meta agrees to pay Trump $25m for account ban settlement
Meta has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit he filed claiming he was wrongfully censored by
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US passenger plane, military helicopter collide near Washington DC
A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan National Airport, prompting a major emergency response and the suspension of
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Driving an unregistered car on Nigerian roads is an offense – Force PRO warns
The Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reiterated that driving an unregistered vehicle on any Nigerian road or highway is a
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Trump stops HIV funding for Nigeria, others
The US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by
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Another tanker explodes in Niger, injures driver, motorboy
Barely one week after a tanker loaded with fuel crashed in Niger State killing over 100 persons, another tanker carrying 40,000 litres of
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AI to identify women at risk of breast cancer — Report
Artificial intelligence is able to identify women who have an elevated risk of developing breast cancer several years before it is diagnosed, the
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Expect more developments, civilisation in 2025 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured Nigerians of more developments and civilisation in the country in 2025. Wike
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FG deports 828 illegal immigrants, revamps border security
The Federal Government has deported 828 illegal immigrants in 2024 as part of its intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and enhance national
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IPOB lawyer slams Sheikh Gumi over proposal to arm Igbo youths
The lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the statement credited to a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad
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Aba residents reject electricity tariff hike, demand fair billing
Residents of Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, have strongly opposed the recent electricity tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
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Nigeria seeks China’s collaboration for drone production
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday is actively working to enhance its domestic drone technology capabilities and has engaged representatives of Loong
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Serie A: Brazil defender Danilo leaves Juventus after five years
Brazilian defender Danilo departed Juventus on Monday after both the player and the Serie A club confirmed the mutual termination of his contract.
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Gunmen invade Abuja community, kidnap four
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa, located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, in
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Nigerian-American returns $5,700 found in US
A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New
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Journalists struggle to work as South Sudan shuts down social media
South Sudanese authorities have blocked access to social media platforms in response to recent unrest, drawing condemnation from the Committee to Protect Journalists
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Nasarawa shuts down popular relaxation spot, De Cyvilian, over noise pollution
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency on Friday sealed off Cyvillian Garden, a popular relaxation spot located on Abacha Road, Mararaba,
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NSCDC parades 36 scavengers over criminal activities
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Federal Capital Territory Command on Friday paraded 36 scavengers arrested across Abuja for alleged involvement in
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I sing to mourn the death of my son, Mohbad’s father defends music career
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has addressed public criticism surrounding his music career.
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Third Mainland Bridge is stable, Minister assures
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has clarified that the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge is neither shaky nor defective, contrary to rumours circulating
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Nigeria’s local petroleum oil consumption hits 54.6% – RMRDC
Nigeria’s reliance on locally sourced petroleum oil has reached 54.6 per cent, according to recent data released by the Raw Materials Research and
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JUST IN: Vandals steal TCN underground cables in Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that electricity lines supplying power to various parts of Abuja have once again been attacked and
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Okpebholo approves employment of 360 cleaners into Edo civil service
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the employment of 360 citizens from the three senatorial districts into the civil service. In
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CBN unveils digital systems to boost govt efficiency
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled two digital innovations—the Document Flow System and the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies Naira Payment Solution—at an
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