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Deadly Bandits’ Raid in Kwara: Traditional Ruler, 12 Vigilantes Slain

A deadly bandit attack in Kwara State has signaled the group’s growing encroachment into the South. The violence in Oke-Ode town, Ifelodun Local...

FG Intervenes in Dangote Refinery Dispute with PENGASSAN

The Federal Government has intervened in the ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria...

Midnight Heist: Robbers Break into Qdot’s Lagos Home, Make Away with Money, Valuables

Armed robbers invaded Nigerian singer Qdot’s Lagos residence early Sunday morning, holding him at gunpoint and carting away valuable electronics and personal effects....

Zamfara mine collapse: 13 bodies recovered, many feared trapped

The death toll from a mining site collapse in Kadauri village, Zamfara State, stands at 13 recovered bodies, but fears remain that many...

Economic Suffering is Over, Tinubu Tells Nigerians at Olubadan’s Coronation

President Bola Tinubu provided a glimmer of hope in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, by stating that the difficult but necessary reforms he...

Just In: Ex-Gov. Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan, Awaits Staff of Office

A new chapter has opened in Ibadanland’s storied history as former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was crowned the 44th Olubadan of...

NMA Constitutes Team To Evaluate Nnamdi Kanu’s Medical Condition – DSS

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it has constituted a seven-member team of experts to ascertain the actual health status of the detained...

Africa Hometown Project Scrapped: Japan Cites Visa Confusion, Public Backlash

Citing “misunderstandings and confusion,” the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has officially canceled its “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative. The agency announced the project’s...

Tinubu Calls for UN Reform, Permanent Seat for Nigeria at UN Security Council

President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent reform of the United Nations, citing the organization’s failure to reflect the current global reality....

UNGA: NPA Unveils Plans for Digitally-Driven, World-Class Ports

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), announced at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that the NPA...

Tinubu Awards “Ogoni Four” Posthumous National Honours, Receives Dialogue Report

President Tinubu has ordered the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, directing the National Security Adviser to engage the NNPCL and local stakeholders...

Borno Attack: Review Security Operations Against Terrorists Now, Tinubu Orders Military

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment, to...

Sowore’s Tweet: DSS Asks X to Take Down ‘Criminal’ Remark About Tinubu

The Federal Government has officially asked X (formerly Twitter) to immediately remove a post by activist Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Saharareporters, tagging President...

Breaking: 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Beat Rwanda 1-0 in Uyo

The Super Eagles have broken their six-match winless streak in home World Cup qualifiers with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo,...

Pres. Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance for MDAs

In a significant move to expand health coverage and safeguard workers, President Bola Tinubu has directed the federal ministries, departments, and agencies to...

Amid Banditry Resurgence: FG Weighs State Police Option – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government is considering the creation of state police in response to a surge in banditry...