NBC warns presenters against bias, bullying, breach of broadcast code
The National Broadcasting Commission has raised concern over what it described as a growing lack of professionalism among anchors and presenters, warning that violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code…
Two candidates, parent arrested for forging UTME scores with AI
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent for falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results using Artificial Intelligence and other…
US blockade: Iran closes Hormuz Strait again with ships mid-transit
Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through…
No Ban On Airtime Borrowing Or Data Advance Services — FCCPC
Amid growing confusion fueled by viral social media posts and reports, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that it has not banned airtime borrowing or…
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will ‘remain’ if no deal reached
President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may…
Iran Threatens To Close Hormuz Again, If US Blockade Continues
Tehran threatened on Saturday to shut the Strait of Hormuz once more if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, hours after Iran announced it had reopened…
World Loses $50bn Worth Of Oil Over Iran War – Report
Over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced has been lost globally since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
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- Insecurity
- April 18, 2026
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DSS witness: How we arrested man who threatened to attack Abuja schools
Michael Jego, an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), has told a federal high court in Abuja how John Agbo was traced and arrested over alleged threats…
Airline operators suspend planned shutdown
Airline operators in Nigeria have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown. The suspension brings relief to thousands of passengers who would have faced travel disruptions from Monday. However, the operators…
- Human Rights
- April 18, 2026
- 46 views
PHOTOS: Rights group raises alarm over alleged staged detention, inhumane treatments at police facility in Imo
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force, raising concerns over “deeply disturbing allegations” involving the treatment of detainees at the Imo…
Oil Plunges, Stocks Jump As Iran Declares Hormuz Open
Oil prices plunged more than 10 per cent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” for the rest of the ceasefire with the…
Like MTN, Airtel also halts airtime, data borrowing services
Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, which previously allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their…
Tinubu Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period…
MTN suspends airtime, data loans
MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service known as Xtratime following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The telecom operator…
US ambassador posts vacant in Nigeria, 116 countries – Report
The United States ambassadorial positions in Nigeria and 116 other countries are currently vacant, reflecting a broader diplomatic gap affecting countries across different regions of the world, according to…
