Trump commends Tinubu
United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian…
17 states to experience flooding from July 21 to 27 — Report
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, on Tuesday, warned that 17 states will face flooding from July 21 to July 27, 2026. This warning was issued in NiHSA’s National…
EFCC: Immigration CG not under investigation over visa fraud allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Kemi Nandap, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), is not under investigation over alleged visa fraud involving some immigration officers.…
160,000 flee South Africa over anti-migrant unrest – Report
More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent hostility against undocumented migrants, according to an AFP tally based on…
NSCDC uncovers fake university in Lagos, rescues 106 students
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Badagry Area Command, has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of…
Rainstorm kills 4, destroys school, hospital in Sokoto
Four persons have been confirmed dead, several others injured, and hundreds of households affected following a devastating windstorm and heavy rainfall that swept through communities in Kware Local Government…
Thunderstorm Strikes Six Dead In Adamawa State – Police
Six persons have died following a thunderstorm in the Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa, police authorities in the state said. In a statement on Monday, the spokesperson for…
Oriire teachers were beheaded to force release of Ansaru commanders — DSS
The Department of State Services, DSS, says it will appeal the life sentences imposed on two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, insisting the punishment falls short of…
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Grants Ex-Warri Refinery MD Yisawu ₦500m Bail
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted bail to the former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, Jimoh Yisawu, in the…
Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bail in ‘$2.63m money laundering’ trial
The federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to Bello Bodejo, president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, in the alleged money laundering case against him. Ruling on Monday,…
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister
Andy Burnham is officially the United Kingdom’s prime minister. Burnham’s position as prime minister was sealed on Monday after Keir Starmer, his predecessor, formally left office. Buckingham Palace confirmed…
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Police arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in Abuja
Four police officers have been detained by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…
PFIPC: How fake agency got smuggled into budget — Adeniyi
The self-styled Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Prince Adeyemi Matthew Adeniyi, has explained how the fake organisation was captured in the Federal Government’s budget despite…
One dies, 39 missing after boat carrying farmers capsizes in Nigeria
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of one body, while 39 others remain missing following a boat mishap at Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local…
NBA elects Badejo-Okusanya president amid technical glitches, protests
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association after a keenly contested election marked by technical challenges, allegations of voter…
