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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N’Assembly absolves JAMB of alleged misappropriation
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has exonerated the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board of alleged misappropriation of funds in its 2024
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Tinubu congratulates six Nigerian scientists, engineers on Biden’s honours list
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named among the 400 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers in
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Group vaccinates 12,000 animals in Bauchi against deadly diseases
The Wildlife Conservation Society has announced the vaccination of 12,000 animals in communities surrounding Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State. Unveiling the initiative
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Man City contract extension responsible for Guardiola’s marriage collapse – Report
Pep Guardiola’s marriage fell apart because he’s a workaholic and went ahead to extend his contract with Manchester City. According to Daily Mail,
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Nigerian teacher makes 50-person shortlist in Global Teacher Prize
A mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Ogun State, Mr. Kayode Adewale, has been named among the 50 finalists for the prestigious
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Wizkid tops Africa’s Spotify earnings with $1 million monthly revenue
Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has emerged as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify, cementing his position as one of the
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‘End harassment of Amnesty International Nigeria’, Falana tells police
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has condemned the harassment and the threat of legal action against Amnesty International Nigeria. In a statement
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Don’t implicate my other child, Mohbad’s mum confronts Yomi Fabiyi
Abosede Aloba, mother of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, and actor Yomi Fabiyi engaged in a heated exchange on
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Rwanda confirms first oil find in Lake Kivu
Rwanda said Wednesday it had made its first oil discovery, with confirmation of 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which makes up part of
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