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Tragedy as four children, one person killed in Cross River landslides

A heartbreaking disaster has struck Cross River State, where 48 hours of relentless rainfall triggered landslides that claimed the lives of five people—including...

House of Assembly Complex Collapse Claims Worker, Multiple Injured

A tragic construction accident at the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex on Friday left one worker dead and seven others injured...

Updated: Army Reveals ‘Surgical’ Rescue of 44 Pupils, Teachers at Old Oyo National Park

By Samuel Akpan The Nigerian Army has shared rare details of a highly coordinated, precision operation inside the Old Oyo National Park that...

Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After Over 50 Days in Captivity

The pupils and teachers abducted from Orire in Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity. Special...

“Worst of the Worst”: US Flags 124 Convicted Nigerians for Expulsion Under Mass Deportation Policy

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Fresh anxiety has swept through many Nigerian families after the United States placed 124 Nigerians on its updated “Worst of...

Shoot Bandits on Sight: Defence Minister Orders Security Forces

By Samuel Akpan Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa has issued a shoot-on-sight order against armed bandits and terrorists in Sokoto State. Warning troops...

State Police: Tinubu Steps Up Reforms, Inaugurates Working Group on National Policing Bill

In a major step toward decentralizing policing system in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on...

Just in: ICPC gets presidential order to investigate PFIPC, report back in 30 days

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to launch a thorough investigation into a...

After impactful 12-year tenure, Tony Elumelu Steps Down as UBA Chairman, Nnorom Steps In

Tony O. Elumelu, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc Group Chairman, will retire from the Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, after...

Final Call: Nigerians in South Africa Have Until July 7 & 10 to Evacuate, Warns FG

By Omoyeni Ojeifo With xenophobic attacks escalating, the Federal Government has opened a final evacuation window for Nigerians in South Africa. Desperate to...

Just In: Pope Leo XIV to Visit Nigeria Soon as Ties Deepen

By Samuel Akpan Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher has sparked excitement by hinting that Pope Leo XIV could visit...

Morocco Make W’Cup History with 3-0 Canada Victory

By Samuel Akpan Morocco made history once again on Saturday, storming into the World Cup quarterfinals with a dominant 3-0 victory over co-hosts...

Just In: Tinubu a True Champion of Free Press, Vows to Protect Media Rights

Unequivocally backing media freedom, the Tinubu administration has vowed to protect journalists’ rights, framing the president as an apostle of a free press....

Nigeria Steps Up Green Energy Game: Tinubu Opens 6,000MT/Day Lithium Facility in Nasarawa

The Presidential inauguration of the lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and an annual...

Treat NYSC Reform Like State Police, Youth Minister Tells NASS

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande has urged the National Assembly to prioritize proposed reforms for the National Youth Service...

Presidency exposes fake DG, says Adeyemi ran fictitious agency with Forged letters, 34 bank accounts

The Presidency has dismissed Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew as an alleged impostor accused of running a fictitious presidential agency, forging official appointment letters,...