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Nine Fatalities as High-Speed Trailer Rams Into UNIJOS Students Bus in Jos

A devastating accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, December 11, claiming the lives of at least eight students from the University...

Family of Three Killed in Horror Multiple Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A devastating multi-vehicle collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of a father, mother, and their underage child. A three-vehicle accident...

Osun Guber: Adeleke Clinches Accord Party Ticket, Pledges Victory in 2026

The Accord Party has confirmed incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, as its governorship candidate for the 2026 poll. In a primary election...

Alleged N2.4bln Fraud: FG Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah, Odita

Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah and co-defendant Gloria Odita were arraigned in an Abuja High Court on Wednesday by the Federal Government over...

Nigerian Fighter Aircraft Sent to Benin Amidst Military Coup Crisis

The Nigerian military has reportedly deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sunday’s coup that ousted President Patrice Talon, security sources have...

Updated: Benin’s Interior Minister confirms stability restored after brief military mutiny

Benin’s Interior Minister said on Sunday that the Army had thwarted an attempted coup by a group of soldiers who said they had...

Breaking: Benin Republic Under Military Control After Coup

A group of military officers has seized power in Benin Republic, announcing the dissolution of the government and removal of President Patrice Talon...

Just In: Air Force Confirms Jet Crash in Niger Community

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday evening. According...

Kenyans Dominate Abuja City Half Marathon, Take Home $25,000

Kenyan athletes made a clean sweep of the men’s and women’s categories at the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, walking...

Defence Minister Musa Meets with Service Chiefs Behind Closed Doors

In a bid to hit the ground running on assumption of office, Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa on Friday convened a closed-door meeting...

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation of Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Other Ambassadorial Nominees

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a fresh batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The request came barely 24...

NASS to FG: Name Terrorism Financiers Now

The National Assembly has called for the public naming and prosecution of terrorism financiers as a key measure to address Nigeria’s escalating insecurity...

“Trump Is On Our Neck”: Akpabio Alerts Senate

Senate President Godswill Akpabio openly declared the intense pressure Nigerian leaders and lawmakers are facing due to the country’s escalating security crisis particularly...

Just In: US Slaps Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Linked to Christian Killings

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals in Nigeria accused of undermining religious freedom in the country. This move is...

Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others Get PDP’s Expulsion Certificates

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) announced that it has formally issued certificates of expulsion to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom...

Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Intensify Fight Against Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to step up efforts to combat insecurity across the country. The president gave the order...