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Olori Esho, Notorious Lagos Hitman, Denied Bail, Remanded in Prison

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos, has remanded 44-year-old Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Esho, in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over allegations of...

Nigeria Set to Host 2nd African School Games in 2027

Nigeria has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2nd African School Games, scheduled to take place in 2027. The announcement was made...

Wasiu Akinwande, Notorious Lagos Hitman, Arraigned Over Murder, Felony Charges

Wasiu Akinwande, a man identified by police as a notorious contract killer, is being arraigned on 11 counts at the Ogba Magistrate Court....

Education Ministry dismisses smear campaign against UBEC Chief Aisha Garba

The Federal Ministry of Education has raised an alarm over what it describes as a sponsored smear campaign targeting the Executive Secretary of...

Nigeria Shines at African School Games in Algeria with Six Medals

Team Nigeria has delivered an outstanding performance at the inaugural African School Games in Algeria, securing six medals, including two gold and four...

Okonkwo Reveals Wakama’s Halftime Message That Spurred D’Tigress to Victory

D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo has disclosed that Coach Rena Wakama’s halftime message played a crucial role in their comeback victory over Mali in...

NAFDAC Confiscates N1.5bln Banned, Expired Products in Lagos Market Raid

By Maryanne Awuya The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has confiscated banned, expired, and unregistered products...

US Warns International Students: Poor School Attendance Could Jeopardize Your Visa

The United States has warned international students, including those from Nigeria, that breaching student visa rules will have serious consequences. In a message...

WAEC releases 2025 WASSCE results, calls it huge success

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, describing the overall conduct...

Akpabio Reacts to Court Ruling, Insists Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension Remains

As the judgment of an Abuja Federal High Court ordering the Senate to reinstate suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to generate varied reactions,...

Nigeria’s July oil output tops 1.8m barrels per day, says Komolafe, NUPRC CEO

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that Nigeria’s oil production surpassed 1.8 million barrels per day in July, with an...

Unpaid Entitlements: Retired Soldiers Barricade Finance Ministry in Abuja Again

For the second time in seven months, dozens of retired soldiers have blocked the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the non-payment...

Exclusive: FCT teachers’ strike: FCT Minister has met 70% of our demands – NUT Chairman

…..FG should legalise homeschooling – Bukky Nwachukwu, Education Advocate The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) which...

Ademola Lookman Submits Transfer Request Amid Dispute with Atalanta

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has confirmed that he has submitted a formal transfer request to leave Atalanta. Lookman, in his transfer request on...

Golden Debut: Cyclist Grace Osaretin Sets Sights on Youth Olympic Glory

By Tony Nezianya in Annaba, Algeria Fresh off a gold medal victory at the inaugural African School Games, cyclist Grace Osaretin-Godwin is already...

NDLEA’s Lagos Airport Bust: Gabon-Bound Cocaine, Tramadol Concealed in 71 Car Side Mirrors

…three suspects linked to the cargo arrested A consignment of cocaine and 225mg tramadol hidden inside 71 vehicle side mirrors bound for Gabon...