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Africa tops global femicide table, Americas, Oceania follow closely – UN report

Latest report from the United Nations Women and UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that Africa had the highest rates of...

Updated: Driver narrowly escapes death as container falls on car in Lagos, the 7th in 2024

A driver was rescued by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) after a 40-foot container fell on his Toyota Camry with the...

Oyedepo’s jet, others require clearance to depart from private airstrips—Aviation Minister Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), has said that private jets, including that of Bishop David Oyedepo, the...

US threatens sanctions against allies aiding ICC’s arrest of Netanyahu – Sen. Graham

United States Senator Lindsey Graham has threatened to impose sanctions on allied nations, including Canada, Britain, Germany, and France, if they enforce International...

Just in: Again in Lagos, unstrapped container falls on vehicle at Mile 2, trapping occupants

Lagos is in the news again for unstrapped containers falling on hapless motorists, with the latest accident in the Mile 2 area of...

FG urged to promote national unity, social cohesion using community-based events, initiatives

The Federal Government has been urged to take a more active role in promoting national unity and social cohesion through community-based events and...

Carjacking in FCT: Police recover Land Cruiser Prado after high-speed hot chase

In a swift response to a distress call, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has recovered a 2012 black Toyota...

Just in: Abuja Court remands 109 alleged foreign hackers in prison

No fewer than 109 alleged foreign hackers, including females who attempted to defraud some Nigerians, are now cooling their heels in the various...

Lagos, Abuja airports receive full NCAA certification

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, have acquired full certification from the Nigeria Civil Aviation...

Breaking: Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act

The Supreme Court on Friday nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. A seven-member Supreme Court panel unanimously ruled...

Just in: Simon Ekpa ‘ll be extradited to Nigeria to face charges – Defence Headquarters

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has announced plans to extradite Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),...

Just in: Senate confirms Omolola Oloworaran as DG PENCOM

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran for appointment as the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). President...

Just in: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, others

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief...

Just in: Senate approves Tinubu’s $2.2 bln loan request

The Senate on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s loan request of $2.2 billion to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the...

Just in: Reps reject bill for six-year single tenure for president, governors

The House of Representatives rejected a constitutional amendment bill on Thursday seeking a single six-year term for the offices of President, State Governors,...

Just in: Simon Ekpa, four others arrested in Finland over terror-related activities

Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, and four others have been arrested in Finland on suspicion of terror-related activities, especially publicly inciting crime with...