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Terror Threat: Security Forces Deploy Drones to Secure Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos

Following a viral video showing two masked individuals coming out of a forest near Pan-Atlantic University in Lekki, the Lagos State Government has...

Profoundly Relieved, Completely Vindicated”: Diezani Speaks After UK Court Clears Her

Former Petroleum Minister says her name has been cleared and an 11-year ordeal marked by “unjust vilification, condemnation and scrutiny” has finally come...

BREAKING: Diezani Alison-Madueke Cleared Of All Bribery Charges In UK Trial

Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been found not guilty of all bribery charges brought against her by British prosecutors...

N2.5m Newborn Baby Sale: Medical Doctor, 3 Others Arrested

A shocking child-theft plot has landed a Lagos medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant, and a newborn’s parents in police custody after they...

Just In: Legal Tug-of-War: Appeal Court Overturns High Court Ruling on INEC Party Deregistration

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Court of Appeal in Abuja has faulted a ruling of the Federal High Court delivered by Justice Peter Lifu,...

FG Mulls Strengthening Maritime Data Through Unified System”

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a bid to strengthen maritime safety and coordination, the Federal Government is deploying a unified ocean data-sharing system. This...

Breaking: Military Rescues Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s Widow

In a dramatic rescue operation, Nigerian troops have freed Mrs. Amina Abubakar after a violent clash with bandits in Tunga village. She is...

Breaking: Abuja Court Orders De-registration of ADC, Accord, 3 Other Parties

Five political parties the ADC, APP, AA, Accord Party, and ZLP face de-registration following a Federal High Court order in Abuja. Justice Peter...

Just In: 2027 Presidential Race: Atiku-Amaechi ‘Unity and Rescue Ticket’ Unveiled

By Samuel Akpan ​In a bid to position itself as a major contender in the 2027 presidential election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)...

Ogun Guber 2027: Adeola Names Alhaja Adegunwa-Balogun as Running Mate

Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), the APC governorship candidate for Ogun State, has officially unveiled Alhaja Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate...

Tragic End: Abducted Ex-Defence Spokesperson Gen. Rabe Abubakar Dies in Captivity

Three weeks after being abducted alongside his wife, former Director of Defence Information retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar has tragically passed away in captivity....

Nollywood Icon Kola Oyewo Loses Battle with Prostate Cancer at 80

By David Adebayo The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor and theatre icon, Kola Oyewo,...

Meta Apps Hit By Major Outage, Millions Unable To Access Facebook, Instagram, Threads

Millions of users across the world reported difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram and Threads on Friday, June 12, as Meta’s social media platforms experienced...

From Nigeria’s Airtime Billions To A £42m London Mansion: The Extraordinary Wealth Of Optasia’s Bassim Haidar

As Nigeria moves to open the airtime credit lending market long dominated by Optasia, renewed attention is being focused on the lavish lifestyle...

Breaking: FG’s New Geological & Engineering Varsity Named After Gen. Yar’Adua

In recognition of his enduring vision for national partnership, the Federal Government has paid tribute to the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, who...

Democracy Day: Democracy Must Be Felt in the Pockets of Nigerians, Says Tinubu

By Our reporter President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transitioning Nigeria into a post-reform era of accelerated growth. According...