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US Closes Visa Processing in Abuja, 24 African Embassies
ABUJA — The United States Department of State has announced a major administrative overhaul of its d...
Global | Wed Jul 29 2026
Trump Threatens "Substantial Tariffs" on EU Over Big Tech Fines
WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose "substantial" retaliatory...
Global | Tue Jul 28 2026
Aliko Dangote Pledges $11.7B, One-Third of Fortune to Charity
LAGOS — A historic shift for African corporate governance and wealth distribution, Africa’s wealthie...
Global | Tue Jul 28 2026
Al-Mustapha Rejects Memoir Claims About Abacha's Death in 1998
KADUNA — Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Nigeria's late ...
Global | Sat Jul 25 2026
Chidimma Adetshina in SA Court to Fight Deportation Order
CAPE TOWN — Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and international beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has ...
Global | Sat Jul 25 2026
Trump Imposes 10% to 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Nations Under Section 301
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has officially enacted a massive new wave of import duties on 60...
Global | Fri Jul 24 2026
CBN Holds Interest Rate at 26.5% as Inflation Eases to 15.91%
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has chosen to hold its key benchmark lending rate steady at 26.5...
Global | Fri Jul 24 2026
Ex-DSS Officer: Abacha Died of Cardiac Arrest, Not Poison
ABUJA, NIGERIA — For nearly three decades, the sudden death of Nigeria’s former military Head of Sta...
Global | Wed Jul 22 2026
ECOWAS Reaffirms 2027 Launch for ECO Single Currency
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially reaff...
Global | Tue Jul 21 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Cuts Energy VAT to 0% in First Policy Move
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — The first major economic policy action since taking office, newly appointed...
Global | Tue Jul 21 2026
IRS to Tax Spain's $51M World Cup Prize Money
WASHINGTON — Following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Ruth...
Global | Tue Jul 21 2026
JD Vance and Usha Welcome Fourth Child Alec Neel Vance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Vice President JD Vance has officially announced the birth of his f...
Global | Mon Jul 20 2026
Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami on UK Charges
MIAMI, UNITED STATES — A major coordinated international law enforcement operation, federal authorit...
Global | Mon Jul 20 2026
US Imposes 4-Year Limit on Student Visas, 240 Days for Journalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a sweeping n...
Global | Fri Jul 17 2026
World Bank: 79% of Nigerians Poor Despite Tinubu Reforms
The deep divide between macroeconomic stabilization and the daily economic reality of citizens has b...
Global | Fri Jul 17 2026
Macron to Visit Nigeria This Fall to Strengthen Strategic Ties
ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a major development poised to deepen the geopolitical and economic ties between ...
Global | Thu Jul 16 2026
Gen Christopher Musa Commends Oyo Rescue Mission Success
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a formal comm...
Global | Thu Jul 16 2026
Dubai Plans Fujairah Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, UAE — Dubai-based logistics giant DP World is in advanced, high-stakes talks to develop a maj...
Global | Wed Jul 15 2026
Nehemiah Danjuma Becomes First Deaf Lawyer From Northern Nigeria
ABUJA — The grand, solemn halls of the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja, amidst the cheers of thous...
Global | Sun Jul 12 2026
Rescued Oyo School Children, Teachers To Remain Under 48-Hour Observation
IBADAN, Oyo State — The atmosphere at the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services in Odogbo Barrac...
Global | Sat Jul 11 2026
Top Boy Actor Micheal Ward Cleared Of Rape, Sexual Assault Charges 2026
LONDON — Micheal Ward, the acclaimed British actor whose breakout roles in Top Boy and Blue Story pr...
Global | Sat Jul 11 2026
Remi Tinubu Defends Akara Empowerment, Urges Davido, Burna Boy To Help Poor 2026
LOKOJA, Kogi State — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has doubled down on her support f...
Global | Sat Jul 11 2026
NCC Launches "Dig-Once" Policy to Standardize Duct Sharing in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially commenced consultations with industry st...
Global | Wed Jul 08 2026
DHQ: U.S. Troops Still in Nigeria After Lake Chad Mission
ABUJA — The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has moved to clarify the status of U.S. military per...
Global | Fri Jul 03 2026
ASP Usman Nuhu and 4 Delta Police Arraigned for Killing Musician OG Million
ASABA — In a significant development for the pursuit of justice and police accountability in Nigeria...
Global | Wed Jul 01 2026
Nigeria Frees 5 in Ivory Coast, 1 Dies in MACA Jail
ABUJA / ABIDJAN — A significant display of diplomatic resolve, the Federal Government of Nigeria has...
Global | Wed Jul 01 2026
5 States Get $3M Each in $27M World Bank HOPE Fund
ABUJA — The World Bank-supported HOPE (Harnessing Opportunities for Productivity and Empowerment) Go...
Global | Wed Jul 01 2026
UK Asylum £10k Repay Rule: Pay to Get Settlement
LONDON — The United Kingdom government has announced a sweeping set of reforms to its asylum system,...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
Pastor Kumuyi: Seek God’s Help to End Nigeria Insecurity
MAKURDI — Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life M...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
Sowore Granted ₦200m Bail by Court in DSS Cybercrime
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Muhammad Umar, granted fresh bail ...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
ORFA: 79,323 Killed, 34,773 Abducted Nigeria 2020- 2025
JOS — A newly released six-year investigation by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (OR...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
FG to Scrap Fine for Drug Traffickers: 15- 25 Years Jail
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking decisive action to fundamentally reshape the nat...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
Nigerian Banknote on Russian Soldier in Donetsk: Trafficking
DONETSK — A grim discovery on the frontlines of eastern Ukraine has provided new evidence of the gro...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
EFCC Charges Dikko, Yisawu: N38.66bn Refinery Fraud Case
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed formal money laundering charge...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
Enoch Adeboye Defends President Tinubu Over Nigeria’s Security Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch...
Global | Tue Jun 30 2026
WhatsApp Username Launch June 29: Chat Without Phone Number
MENLO PARK — WhatsApp has officially announced the global launch of a highly anticipated privacy fea...
Global | Mon Jun 29 2026
Ramaphosa Warns June 30 Shutdown: Normal Working Day, No Violence
PRETORIA — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a definitive warning to protest groups...
Global | Mon Jun 29 2026
Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Joins U.S. Army for Late Father
FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO. — Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his successful enlistment into ...
Global | Fri Jun 26 2026
Mushin Explosion 2026: Lagos Police Say NOT A BOMB
LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has officially dismissed fears of terrorism following the exp...
Global | Fri Jun 26 2026
Tinubu Vows Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Teachers, Pupils
IBADAN — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong commitment to the safe rescue of teachers a...
Global | Fri Jun 26 2026
Nigeria Customs Intercepts 580,000 Unregistered Pharmaceutical Products
KANO — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Area Command has intercepted over 580,000 units...
Global | Thu Jun 25 2026
FG Concessions Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance
ENUGU — The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enu...
Global | Thu Jun 25 2026
Financial Institutions to Freeze Assets of Terrorist Financiers
ABUJA — The Federal Government has issued a firm directive to all financial institutions and designa...
Global | Thu Jun 25 2026
Trump Kicks Off U.S. 250th Birthday Celebrations with National Mall Rally
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump officially inaugurated the celebrations for the United States’ 2...
Global | Wed Jun 24 2026
Iran Reportedly Bypassed US Sanctions Using CoinEx Exchange
WASHINGTON — A major investigation has alleged that Iran successfully moved approximately $3.84 bill...
Global | Wed Jun 24 2026
Nigeria Discovers Major Polymetallic Mineral Province in Kaduna
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major geological breakthrough with the dis...
Global | Wed Jun 24 2026
NDLEA Busts Industrial Meth Lab in Oyo: Mexican Chemist Arrested
ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled a highly sophis...
Global | Wed Jun 24 2026
President Tinubu Urges Unified African Strategy to End Resource Exploitation
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong call for African nations to unify their appr...
Global | Wed Jun 24 2026
Senate Finance Committee Targets Fall 2026 for Comprehensive Crypto Tax Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is moving toward the release of dedicated crypt...
Global | Tue Jun 23 2026
Nigeria Sees Surge in Gas Production as Presidency Targets Industrialization
LAGOS — Nigeria has recorded a significant boost in its gas production, with gross output rising to ...
Global | Tue Jun 23 2026
Trump Jr. Reportedly Met Billionaire Gautam Adani Before DOJ Dropped $265M fraud Charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump Jr. held a private meeting with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani duri...
Global | Tue Jun 23 2026
Supreme Court Backs Administration in Major Immigration Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant 6-3 ruling delivered on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme...
Global | Tue Jun 23 2026
U.S. Sanctions Nigeria-Based ISIS Financial Facilitators
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a coordinated international effort to dismantle the financial infrastructure s...
Global | Tue Jun 23 2026
Two Killed by Israeli Gunfire in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Efforts
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM — Two people were killed in southern Lebanon on Tuesday due to Israeli gunfire, acc...
Global | Tue Jun 23 2026
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alan Greenspan, the towering economic figure who led the U.S. Federal Reserve for...
Global | Mon Jun 22 2026
U.S. Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales as Part of Interim Peace Roadmap
WASHINGTON — In a significant diplomatic pivot, the United States Treasury Department announced on M...
Global | Mon Jun 22 2026
Bank of America Shifts Outlook: Fed Expected to Hike Rates Three Times in 2026
NEW YORK — In a departure from broader market expectations, Bank of America (BofA) Global Research a...
Global | Mon Jun 22 2026
Former Justice Minister Sentenced to 25 Years Over Martial Law Insurrection
SEOUL — The Seoul Central District Court delivered a landmark verdict on Monday, June 22, 2026, sent...
Global | Mon Jun 22 2026
Ireland Enforces Stricter Immigration Measures with Mass Deportation
DUBLIN — The Irish government has completed a significant enforcement operation, deporting 42 South ...
Global | Sun Jun 21 2026
Air Peace Clears Brazil Route: Direct Flights to Slash Travel Time to 7 Hours
LAGOS — West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has secured formal approval from Brazil’s National...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
Abia Police Arrest Man Captured in Viral Assault Video
ABA — The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man seen physically assaulting a w...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
VeryDarkMan Claims EFCC Petition Against Him is Politically Motivated
Activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded sharply to a peti...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
Nigeria Advances $400M Rare Earth Processing Plant in Nasarawa State
NASARAWA — The Nigerian government is making significant strides in its quest to transition from raw...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following Israel’s Attacks on Lebanon
TEHRAN — Iran’s Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, the nation's central military command, announ...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Asylum Seekers and Refugee Protection
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially reiterated its commitment to maintaining op...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
Igbo Youth Leaders Back South East Development Commission Leadership
AWKA — Youth leaders and key stakeholders from across the seven Igbo-speaking states gathered in Awk...
Global | Sat Jun 20 2026
Anambra Court Grants N50M Bail to Native Doctor ‘Muomiri Afuluanya’
AWKA — The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million to a ...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
EFCC to Probe Deji Adeyanju and VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Illicit Funding
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly set to launch a probe into...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
Diezani Alison-Madueke Decries UK Prosecution After Acquittal
LONDON — Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has broken her silence follo...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
Trump Administration Targets 250 Naturalized Citizens for Denaturalization
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has launched an aggressive effort to significantly ramp up the...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over $320,000 Cross-Border Vehicle Import Scam
ILORIN — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
Governor Alex Otti Unveils New Aircraft Honoring Chinua Achebe and Obi of Onitsha
LAGOS — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, officially unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG airc...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Bill Extending Presidential Terms to Seven Years
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has passed a significant constitutional amendment bill...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
IPOB Leadership: Nnamdi Kanu Removed Amid Internal Restructuring
ENUGU — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is currently embroiled in a significant internal cris...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
EIB Global Signs €200 Million Deal to Boost Nigerian MSMEs and Green Innovation
LAGOS — The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group’s development arm, EIB Global, has announced a €200...
Global | Fri Jun 19 2026
Vance Defends Trump-Iran Peace Deal Amid Growing Political Backlash
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance held a press conference Thursday to defend the interim peace ag...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Japan Core Inflation Holds Steady at 1.4% Amid Rising Cost Pressures
TOKYO — Japan’s economy stands at a precarious juncture as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) navigates the com...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Illinois Enacts Groundbreaking 0.2% Crypto Transfer Tax
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois has officially become the first U.S. state to implement a transactional tax o...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Tragic Loss: Young Ghanaian Lawyer Passes Away During World Cup Celebrations
KUMASI — The vibrant spirit of national celebration that gripped Ghana following the Black Stars' op...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
U.S. Lifts Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports Following Peace Memorandum
WASHINGTON — The United States military has officially confirmed the lifting of its naval blockade o...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Trump Dismisses Reports of $300B Payment to Iran as "Fake News"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has emphatically rejected widespread reports suggesting that the...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Liverpool Man Jailed for Running Multi-Million Pound Exam Cheating Ring
LIVERPOOL — A Liverpool man has been sentenced to three years in prison following a complex investig...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Oyo State House of Assembly Cancels 3rd Anniversary Celebrations Over Security Concerns
IBADAN — The Oyo State House of Assembly has officially cancelled all elaborate celebrations previou...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
UK Sanctions Russian Recruiter Over Trafficking of Foreign Fighters
LONDON — The United Kingdom government has officially sanctioned Polina Alexandrovna Azarnykh. Desig...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
Nigeria Bans Personal Emails for Official Transactions in Civil Service
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially banned the use of personal email accounts, ...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
U.S. and Iran Formalize Memorandum of Understanding to End Conflict
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Following 110 days of intense conflict, the United States and Iran have of...
Global | Thu Jun 18 2026
US and Iran Unveil 14-Point Roadmap to End Regional Conflict
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Following months of heightened tensions and regional conflict, the United ...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
US and Iran Reveal Details of Landmark Peace Agreement at G7 Summit
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Details have emerged regarding a high-stakes memorandum of understanding (...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns Following Poor Performance Review
MALABO — The entire cabinet of Equatorial Guinea, led by Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, offici...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
NSCDC Deploys 10,000 Personnel to Ekiti State for 2026 Governorship Election
ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has officially deployed 10,000 personne...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Diezani Alison-Madueke Acquitted of All Bribery Charges in London
LONDON — Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was acquitted on W...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Witness Testifies: ₦550M Converted to USD Used for Property Linked to Yahaya Bello
ABUJA — The corruption trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello continued on Tuesday, June 1...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
IMF Projects Nigeria to Spend 53.7% of Revenue on Debt Servicing in 2026
ABUJA — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria will allocate 53.7 percent ...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Oshiomhole Retracts Signature Forgery Claims in Natasha Akpoti Suspension Case
ABUJA — Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has officially retracted his recent sugges...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Kogi State High Court Sentences Man to Death for Kidnapping and Murder
LOKOJA — In a stern ruling delivered on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Kogi State High Court has senten...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Lagos State Announces Temporary Closure of Iddo Bridge for Structural Repairs
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has announced a five-day temporary closure of the Iddo Bridge in ...
Global | Wed Jun 17 2026
Swedish Man Sentenced to Four Years for Coercing Wife into Sexual Exploitation
HÄRNÖSAND — A 61-year-old man from Sweden's Ångermanland province has been sentenced to four years a...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
Senate Denies Manipulating Suspension Report, Accuses Oshiomhole of Mischief
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has formally dismissed allegations raised by Senator Adams Oshiomhole th...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
US and Iran Deal Allows Iran to Immediately Sell Oil
WASHINGTON — In a major diplomatic breakthrough aimed at ending the four-month conflict between Wash...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
Home Affairs Sets July 10 Deadline for Blocked Identity Document Verification
PRETORIA — The South African Department of Home Affairs has launched a nationwide campaign to resolv...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
Canadian Government Reviews Citizenship Certificates: Understanding the "Surrender" Process
OTTAWA — Recent applicants for Canadian citizenship by descent are facing a period of uncertainty as...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
Durban Crisis: Malawi Evacuates Over 600 Citizens as Thousands Remain Stranded
DURBAN — A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Durban, South Africa, where an estimated 8,00...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price Following Middle East De-escalation
LAGOS — In a move expected to provide relief to consumers across Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refi...
Global | Tue Jun 16 2026
Army and Security Agencies Arrest 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Ogun State
ABEOKUTA — Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 35 Artillery Brigade, working in coordination with sister...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Global Reaction: World Leaders Respond as U.S. and Iran Reach Peace Agreement
GENEVA — Following the announcement that the United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreeme...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
US and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement to End Conflict
GENEVA — After more than 100 days of conflict that upended global energy markets and claimed thousan...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Catholic Diocese Honors Governor Otti; New Road Projects Announced for Aba
ABA — Abia State Governor Alex Otti has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the comprehens...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Military Launches ‘Operation Clean Sweep III’ in Katsina Following General’s Abduction and Death
KATSINA — The Defence Headquarters’ Joint Task Force (JTF) North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma,...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Nigerians Reject IMF’s Proposed Fuel and Telecom Taxes Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
ABUJA — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has faced a wave of public and industry backlash in Ni...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
IMF Proposes New Taxes on Fuel and Telecom to Boost Nigeria's Revenue
ABUJA — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to implement new t...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Petrol Prices Could Drop to ₦900 Per Litre as US-Iran Peace Deal Looms
ABUJA — Industry operators are expressing cautious optimism that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Expert Warning: Petrol Prices Unlikely to Drop Despite Easing US-Iran Tensions
ABUJA — While reports of potential peace talks between the United States and Iran have triggered a c...
Global | Mon Jun 15 2026
Anambra State Intensifies Crackdown on ‘Fake’ Pastors; Calls for Public Evidence
AWKA — The Anambra State Government has officially called on residents to provide credible evidence ...
Global | Sun Jun 14 2026
Rising Tomato Prices in the FCT: Residents and Traders Express Concern
ABUJA — Residents and traders across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are grappling with a severe...
Global | Sun Jun 14 2026
SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged ₦5.9 Billion Rebranding Expenditure
ABUJA — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the...
Global | Sun Jun 14 2026
CAN Declares 'Black Sunday' to Mourn Victims of Nationwide Insecurity
ABUJA — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has officially declared a nationwide "Black Sunda...
Global | Sun Jun 14 2026
Terrorist Attack in Kautikari, Chibok: Schools Set AblazeI’m
CHIBOK, Borno State — Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a violent attack on the communi...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
President Tinubu Condemns Terrorism Following Death of Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of retired M...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Abdulsalami Abubakar Dismisses Poisoning Claims in New Autobiography
ABUJA — Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has categorically dismissed long...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ Dies in Fatal Fall at Haradhat Damt Crater
DAMT, Yemen — Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, the Yemeni social media personality widely known as the country’s...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Anambra Government Arrests Cleric Over Allegations of Child Trafficking and Misconduct
AWKA — The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, the founder...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Global Conflicts Hinder Nigeria’s Military Procurement, Defence Minister Reports
ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has highlighted that ongoing intern...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Federal Government to Provide Reintegration Support for Nigerians Repatriated from Ethiopian Prisons
ABUJA — The Nigerian government has announced a comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration plan ...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Nigeria-South Africa Relations: A Historical Bond Strained by Contemporary Crisis
ABUJA/JOHANNESBURG — The long-standing diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and South Africa, onc...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Kuwait Suspends Issuance of Commercial Visit Visas for All Nationalities
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaiti authorities have implemented a temporary suspension on the issuance of Commerc...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Families of 13 Abducted Travelers Mark 60 Days in Captivity, Plead for Government Intervention
MAIDUGURI — Sixty days after 13 passengers were abducted by suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram insurgents, t...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Military Repels ISWAP Attack in Ngala, Borno State
NGALA, Borno — Troops from the 3 Battalion (Mechanised), 24 Task Force Brigade, successfully repelle...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
DSS Intercepts Major Arms Shipment Bound for Zamfara Bandit Kingpin
KANO — Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a high-profile arms courie...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Minister of State for Defence Declares Only God Can Resolve Nigeria's Security Crisis
ABUJA — Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has stated that while the governmen...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Nigeria, Poland Ink Strategic Pact on Internal Security and Border Management
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Poland have finalized a bilateral agre...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Minister Uche Nnaji Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
ABUJA — A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s f...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Military High Command Mourns Former Spokesman Major General Rabe Abubakar After Tragic Death in Captivity
ABUJA — The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of Major General Rabe Abubak...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Akpabio Calls for Civic Vigilance as Nigeria Marks Democratic Milestone
ABUJA — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a strong appeal for Nigerians to safeguard the ...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Kemi Badenoch Faces Backlash Following Critical Remarks on Nigerian Governance
LONDON — Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm after publicly cr...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Spanish Authorities Expand Investigation into Former PM Zapatero Over Luxury Jewellery Discovery
MADRID — Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is facing an expanded criminal i...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
U.S., Iran Signal Imminent Peace Deal Amid Persistent Regional Tensions
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — The United States and Iran are nearing an interim peace agreement to end a three...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
U.S. Military Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, June 12, 2026, that a U.S. military ai...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
King of Spain Rescues Pope Leo XIV After Flight Grounded in Tenerife
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain — Pope Leo XIV’s return to the Vatican was delayed Friday, June 12, 20...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Federal Government May Begin Paying Salaries via eNaira
ABUJA — The Federal Government is exploring the use of the eNaira as a primary channel for distribut...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Nigerian Army Apprehends Impostor Posing as Retired Major General in Kaduna
KADUNA — Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a suspect accused of impersonating a retired s...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Nigerian National Arrested in Turkey for $2.5 Million Romance Scam
ISTANBUL — A 43-year-old Nigerian national, identified as Kingsley O., has been arrested in Turkey f...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
UN Secretary-General Appoints Nigerian Diplomat Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa
NEW YORK — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Friday the appointment of ...
Global | Sat Jun 13 2026
Borno Government reintegrates 720 repentant terrorists into society after rehabilitation
The Borno State Government has reintegrated a total of 720 repentant insurgents who have completed t...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
South Africa Clarifies Deportation Cost Proposal Amid Migration Crackdown
JOHANNESBURG — The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has c...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
President Tinubu: Abducted Children Cast Shadow Over Democracy Day as Government Vows 'No Mercy'
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his 2026 Democracy Day address to address the nation’s ongo...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
President Tinubu Rejects Ethnic Profiling of Criminals
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu used his 2026 Democracy Day address to call for national unity in the ...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
President Tinubu Announces University Renaming and Democracy Day Honours
ABUJA — In a major address commemorating the 2026 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announc...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
President Tinubu Announces Major Security Overhaul, Recruitments and Record Funding
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to bolster Nigeria's security ar...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
US Lawmaker Praises Nigeria’s Progress on State Police Bill
ABUJA — United States Congressman Riley Moore has formally commended the Nigerian House of Represent...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
Seoul Court Sentences Former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 Years for Treason
SEOUL — The Seoul Central District Court delivered a monumental verdict on Friday, June 12, 2026, se...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
EFCC Arrests Aviation Security Officer and Accomplices in N4.4 Billion Gold Smuggling Plot
KANO — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested an Aviation S...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
Sunday Igboho Proposes Private Security Deployment for Oyo State Schools
IBADAN — Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has formally approach...
Global | Fri Jun 12 2026
Ex-NNPCL Boss Kyari Challenges Senate Arrest Warrant
ABUJA — The recent developments surrounding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) ...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
Reno Omokri Criticizes Davido’s Advocacy as Potential Hindrance to Hostage Rescue
ABUJA — The intersection of global celebrity culture and national security policy has sparked a fier...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: DUAL-LEVEL POLICING FRAMEWORK
ABUJA — Nigeria is moving toward a monumental constitutional restructuring of its internal security ...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
OnlyFans Content Creator Sentenced to Four Years in Fatal Fetish Case
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Michaela Rylaarsdam, a 32-year-old content creator, was sentenced to four years ...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
U.S. Inflation Climbs to 4.2% Amid Energy Price Surge, Challenging Federal Reserve Outlook
WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, marking its fastest annual pace in three yea...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
Federal High Court Remands Blessing Okoro Over Fresh ₦13 Million Fraud Allegations
LAGOS — Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of social me...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
Aviation Authority Grounds Aircraft and Detains Crew After Unauthorized Road Landing
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated a formal investigation into a major secur...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
Lagos State Announces Impending Expansion of Lekki Deep Sea Port
LAGOS — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has officially announced that development on Phase 2...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
AFRICOM Reaffirms Sovereignty-Based Security Partnership with Nigeria
ABUJA — The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has clarified the parameters of its ongoing milit...
Global | Thu Jun 11 2026
House of Representatives Set to Vote on Historic State Police Bill
ABUJA — The Nigerian House of Representatives is poised to conduct a definitive vote this Thursday, ...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
Senate Committee Orders Arrest of Former NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari Over ₦210 Trillion Audit Probe
ABUJA — The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has formally ordered the arrest of the immediate pas...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
NCC: Telecom Operators Compensate 75 Million Subscribers for Poor Service
ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a landmark consumer protection ex...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
Peter Obi Issues ₦5 Billion Lawsuit Threat Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation
ABUJA — The political fallout between former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress ...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
GenCos Raise Alarm: ₦3.3 Trillion Power Sector Debt Remains Unpaid
ABUJA — The Association of Power Generation Companies (GenCos) has sounded a fresh alarm, alleging t...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
IMF Cautions Nigeria Against $5 Billion Abu Dhabi Loan Deal
ABUJA — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a formal caution to the Nigerian government...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
Enugu Governor: Substance Abuse is a Major Security Threat to Nigeria
ENUGU — Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has issued a stark warning regarding the proliferation of...
Global | Wed Jun 10 2026
NBA Finals Collision: Donald Trump and Stephen A. Smith Trade Barbs
NEW YORK — The tension surrounding the 2026 NBA Finals has spilled far beyond the hardwood, erupting...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
New Power Minister Tegbe Vows Visible Improvements in Electricity Supply
ABUJA — The newly sworn-in Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to deliver visib...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
President Tinubu Swears In New Ministers of Power and Foreign Affairs
ABUJA — The Nigerian Federal Cabinet saw a significant reshuffle on Monday as President Bola Ahmed T...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Senate Sets Deadline: State Police Deliberations Begin This Week
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has officially pledged to prioritize and commence urgent legislative del...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
LAWMA Enforcement Team Attacked by Illegal Waste Operators on Lagos–Badagry Expressway
LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a manhunt for a group of suspected...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Legal and Diplomatic Tensions Mount as Kanu’s Counsel Warns Against Death Penalty Appeal
ABUJA — The legal battle surrounding detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has entered a high-stakes phas...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Telecom Operators Dispute NBS Data as Foreign Investment Hits Four-Year Low
ABUJA — Nigerian telecommunications operators have formally challenged recent data released by the N...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Federal Government Approves Payments for 1,240 Contractors to Boost Liquidity
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved payments for over 1,240 contractors across va...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Trump Vows Response After Accusing Iran of Downing U.S. Apache Helicopter
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has declared that the United States must "of necessity" respond ...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Wike Highlights Commitment to Continuity in FCT Infrastructure Drive
ABUJA — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has emphasized the adminis...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
EFCC Re-Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Fresh Alleged N69.1m Fraud
IKEJA, Lagos — Social media personality and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiru...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Nigeria Scales Up Forest Security: Deployment of Forest Guards Across States Intensifies
ABUJA — In a coordinated effort to combat rising insecurity, states across Nigeria are accelerating ...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Ondo State Launches "Lucky Light" Initiative to Power 1,000 Businesses
AKURE — The Ondo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Federal Government Slashes Ministerial Imprest to N700,000 in New Fiscal Crackdown
ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its expenditure policies for Min...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Primate Ayodele Issues Security Warning to Lagos State Government
LAGOS — The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a st...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Nigeria Initiates Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria is moving forward with the organized repatriation of Niger...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Peter Obi Calls for End to Ethnic Profiling, Defends Fulani Community
ABUJA — Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
President Ramaphosa Addresses Nation Amid Rising Anti-Foreigner Tensions
PRETORIA — On Sunday, June 7, 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation to ...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
UK Court Remands Suspect in Murder of Nigerian National Taiwo Ekerin
LONDON — A United Kingdom court has remanded 32-year-old Maxwell Oguanaya in custody following his a...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Senator Ali Ndume Urges U.S. Military Base in Borno to Combat Insurgency
ABUJA — Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has renewed his call for deeper security collab...
Global | Tue Jun 09 2026
Kansas City Police Investigate Shooting Near World Cup Training Facility
A wave of concern has washed over preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a shooting in K...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Police Rescue Adelabu’s Sister and Nephews; Four Suspects Arrested in Ibadan
IBADAN — The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued Busola Adegoke John-Paul, the sister ...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Elon Musk Poised to Become World’s First Trillionaire Following SpaceX IPO
NEW YORK — Elon Musk is on the brink of becoming the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX prepares f...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Nigerian Government Reschedules Evacuation Flights Amid South African Xenophobic Tensions
ABUJA — The Nigerian Federal Government has rescheduled the commencement of its evacuation exercise ...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Trump Disputes "No New Wars" Pledge Amidst Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims that he campaigned on a gua...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Edo Police Arrest ‘Aza Woman’ Over Viral Kidnap Hoax
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has arrested Uzebor Emmanuel, a social media influencer po...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
FCCPC Denies Presidential Approval of New Airtime Credit Operators
ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially refuted wi...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
NDLEA Intercepts Massive Opioid Haul, Arrests 75-Year-Old in Nationwide Drug Crackdown
ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a significant blow to drug traffi...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Zulum Hails Military for Rescue of 360 Abductees in Borno
MAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has formally commended the Nigerian military followi...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
MTN CEO’s "Unlimited Data" Claim Sparks Nationwide Digital Backlash
LAGOS — A bold assertion by MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, that “unlimited data plans do not exist...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Impeach Federal Judge Over Courthouse Misconduct
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A wave of momentum is building in the House of Representatives to impeach U.S. Di...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
"Send Them to Allah": Prominent Cleric Rejects Amnesty for Bandits
NIGERIA — A leading Islamic cleric has ignited a fierce national conversation across Nigeria after i...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
EFCC Faces Public Outrage Over Controversial Death of Cybercrime Suspect
MAKURDI — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is embroiled in a heated controversy f...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Goodluck Jonathan Calls for Stronger Institutions and Judicial Integrity at NBA Yenagoa Law Week
YENAGOA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a clarion call for the Nigerian judiciary an...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
NISO vs. The "Nigeria National Grid": A Digital Power Struggle Over Electricity Data
ABUJA — The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has again locked horns with the popular X (f...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Elon Musk Endorses Controversial View Claiming Colonialism is Not the Root of Africa’s Poverty
SAN FRANCISCO — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has sparked fresh debate regarding the historical...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
UK Judge Jails Nigerian Bioscience Graduate for Fraud After Absconding from Trial
NOTTINGHAM — A 47-year-old Nigerian bioscience graduate, Martin Fatunmbi, has been sentenced to pris...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Nigeria Police Dismantle Notorious ‘One-Chance’ Syndicate in Abuja
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has successfully dismantled a notorious “one-chance” robbery and ki...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Apostle Johnson Suleman Calls for President Tinubu to Resign Over Persistent Insecurity
ABUJA — Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has is...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Traditional Worshippers Storm Abeokuta Streets, Call for Divine Intervention Over Oyo Abduction
ABEOKUTA — Clad in white ceremonial attire and carrying ritual offerings, a group of women tradition...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
NSCDC Dismantles Illegal Detention and Human Trafficking Syndicate in Badagry
BADAGRY, LAGOS — In a major operation against organized crime, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defenc...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Makurdi Community Demands Justice Following Killing of 16-Year-Old by EFCC Operatives
MAKURDI, BENUE STATE — The death of 16-year-old Atsar Sesugh has ignited widespread outrage and dema...
Global | Mon Jun 08 2026
Australia Executes Record-Breaking Seizure of 100,000 Illegal Exotic Cockroaches
BATHURST, NEW SOUTH WALES — In a major biosecurity operation, Australian authorities have confiscate...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
FCT Police Impound 30 Vehicles in Crackdown on Tinted Glass and Unregistered Plates
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a robust enforcement operati...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Jigawa Residents Express Alarm Over Soaring Electricity Costs
DUTSE, JIGAWA — Residents of Takur in the Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State have voiced si...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Federal Government Prepares to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa
ABUJA / PRETORIA — The Nigerian Federal Government has officially launched an urgent, large-scale ev...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Man Sentenced to 12 Years for ₦64 Million Forex Fraud in Lagos
IKEJA, LAGOS — Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced Ch...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Governor Makinde Imposes Nighttime Okada Ban in Oyo State Amid Security Crisis
IBADAN — In a move to strengthen state security and curb criminal activities, Oyo State Governor Sey...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Court Reserves Ruling on Bail Application for "Blessing CEO" in N36 Million Fraud Case
LAGOS — The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice D.I. Dipeolu, has reserved ...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Pregnant Housewife Files for Divorce in Nasarawa, Cites Abuse and Neglect
MARARABA, NASARAWA — An eight-month pregnant woman, Halima Yusuf, has approached the Upper Area Cour...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Eight Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Borno Military Base
MAIDUGURI — Insurgents from Boko Haram launched a deadly overnight attack on a Nigerian Army ba...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
US Unemployment Holds at 4.3% in May 2026; Long-Term Joblessness Rises
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the national unemployment...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Tragedy in the Sahara: At Least 49 Die of Thirst After Truck Breakdown
AGADEZ, NIGER — A devastating incident in the northern Niger desert has left at least 49 people dead...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Gunmen Abduct Pastor’s 9-Year-Old Son in Ondo Midnight Raid
IDOGUN, ONDO — A community in Ose Local Government Area is reeling after armed gunmen invaded Ugbosi...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Update: Grenada Visa-Free Access for Nigerians
LAGOS — Grenada has officially announced a move to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with Nigeria ...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Teacher Abducted by Suspected Terrorists in Kwara State
ILORIN — Renewed security concerns have emerged in Kwara State following the abduction of a primary ...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Anambra State Arraigns Eight Alleged "Fake Pastors"
AWKA — The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight individuals before a High Court in Awka on c...
Global | Sun Jun 07 2026
Singer Niniola Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Husband, Michael Ndika
LAGOS — Afro-house star Niniola Apata has shared a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband and l...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
Police Foil Midnight Kidnap Attempt in Abuja, Recover AK-47 After Gun Battle
ABUJA — Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have successfully foiled a ...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
FBI Launches New "Most Wanted Fraudsters" List
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially launched a new "Most Wan...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
Lagos State Rated Nigeria’s Best-Performing State in 2025 Performance Index
LAGOS — Lagos State has officially been named the best-performing state in Nigeria according to the ...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway Defends Decision to Terminate Pregnancy Over Down Syndrome Diagnosis
LOS ANGELES — Popular YouTuber Jesse Ridgway, known to millions of fans as "McJuggerNuggets," is spe...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
Congolese Man Convicted of Murdering Nigerian Student in UK
NORWICH, England - A 28 year-old Congolese national, Benjamin Katabana, has been found guilty of th...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
Vigilante Killed, Four Abducted in Byazhin Attack, Abuja
ABUJA - Residents of the Byazhin area in Kubwa, a densely populated suburb within the Bwari Area Cou...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
38-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Father to Death in Ondo
Residents of the Oda Community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State are reeling after ...
Global | Sat Jun 06 2026
Violence Erupts in Bauchi: Seven Killed in Farmer-Herder Clash
A violent clash between farmers and suspected herdsmen in Bauchi State has resulted in the loss of s...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
US Proposes New Tariffs on Nigeria Over Forced Labour Enforcement
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has identified Nigeria among 60 global e...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Federal Government Debt Payments Exceed Budget by N1.90 Trillion
Data from the Budget Office of the Federation for the first nine months of 2025 reveals a challengin...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Lena The Plug Denies Divorce, Cites Identity Theft and Stalking
OnlyFans creator Lena Nersesian, known as "Lena The Plug," has officially denied reports that she ha...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
UK Implements Stricter Oversight for International Student Visas
The UK Home Office has announced a series of rigorous reforms to the student visa sponsorship framew...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Paul Ibe Urges Security Agencies to Engage Sunday Igboho Over Kidnapping Allegations
Mr. Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally called on the ...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Presidency Declares State Police Constitutional Framework Nears Completion
The Presidency has announced that the process of amending the Constitution to facilitate the establ...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Islamic Cleric Alleges Oyo Abduction Staged to Frame Northerners
A Northern Islamic cleric has alleged that the recent abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State was d...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Court Orders Omoyele Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial
The legal battle involving Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and the African Action Cong...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Police Arrest Ifechukwu Dennis for Fake Voice Recording Impersonating President Tinubu
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Crack Team has successfully apprehended Ifechukwu Denn...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Police Arrest Individual for Spreading Fake News Regarding Abuja Security
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a man accused of disseminating false information concerning...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Nike Unveils Star-Studded "Rip the Script" Campaign for 2026 World Cup
Nike has officially launched its highly anticipated "Rip the Script" campaign ahead of the 2026 FIFA...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Federal Government Prioritizes Rescue of Abducted Pupils and Teachers in Oyo and Borno States
The Federal Government has issued a firm assurance to Nigerians that the rescue of pupils and teache...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Ekiti LG Vice Chairman Remanded Over Alleged Self-Kidnapping Plot
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ileje...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
House of Representatives Demands Immediate Rescue of Abducted Ekiti Worshippers
The House of Representatives has issued an urgent directive to national security agencies to priorit...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
EFCC Arraigns Multiple Suspects Across Edo and Borno States in Fraud Crackdown
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a series of legal actions against s...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Senate Links Rising Insecurity to Indiscipline, Calls for Civic Value Restoration
The Nigerian Senate has officially linked the nation's escalating security challenges to a pervasive...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Hon. Bamidele Salam Calls for Dedicated Security Architecture for Schools
Hon. Bamidele Salam, representing the Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency, has ...
Global | Fri Jun 05 2026
Fatal Road Accident Claims Lives of NYSC Members and Soldier in Adamawa
YOLA, Nigeria — A tragic road accident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, along the Yola–Mubi road...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Police Launch Manhunt Following Shooting of Osun Accord Party Chairman
OSOGBO, Nigeria — The Osun State Police Command has launched an intensive investigation and manhunt ...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Ondo State Governor Confirms Security Forces Foiled Government House Bomb Plot
AKURE, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that security agencies success...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
NERC Compensation Directive: Band A Power Supply Failure (Feb–March 2026)
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially mandated a special compensation...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
U.S. Reaffirms Counterterrorism Partnership with Nigeria Following Major Strike
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has reaffirmed its deepening security partnership with Nigeria,...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
President Trump Claims Lead in "Affordability Wars"
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that his administration is successful...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Edo Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Bodies of Abducted Women
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation in...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Peter Obi Pleads for Release of Abducted School Children and Teachers
ABUJA — Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Oyo Assembly Rejects Negotiation with Kidnappers, Demands Rescue Operations
IBADAN — The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally rejected proposals for the state government to...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Police Launch Manhunt After Gunmen Attack Ogbomoso Immigration Office
OGBOMOSO, Oyo State — The Oyo State Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation follow...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Benue State Initiates Training of Marine Marshals to Secure Waterways
MAKURDI — The Benue State Government has officially commenced the training of a newly established se...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Security Forces Launch Rescue Operations After Abduction of Polytechnic Students in Zamfara
KAURA NAMODA — Security agencies have launched a coordinated rescue operation following the abductio...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Tragedy in Kwara: Five Abducted ECWA Worshippers Killed in Captivity
OMUGO, Kwara State — In a devastating development that has shaken the community, five of the eight w...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
NERC Launches Net Billing Regulations 2026: Nigerians Can Now Monetize Solar Energy
ABUJA — The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially commenced the implement...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Delta Teachers Join Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity and Abductions
ASABA — Educators across Delta State took to the streets on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, participating in ...
Global | Thu Jun 04 2026
Major Payment Giants Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe Reportedly Developing New Stablecoin Platform
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO — In a major development for the digital finance landscape, global payment le...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
StarTimes Nigeria Announces Full Coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
LAGOS — StarTimes Nigeria has officially confirmed that it will broadcast all 104 matches of the 202...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Justice Served: Four Sentenced to Death for 2022 Owo Catholic Church Massacre
ABUJA — In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja h...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Family Confirms Abduction of Former Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s Sister and Her Twin Sons in Ibadan
IBADAN — Security agencies have launched an urgent investigation following the abduction of Busayo J...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Power Supply Disrupted After Vandals Destroy Six Transmission Towers in Nasarawa
ABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a significant disruption to the nati...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Ekiti, Imo, and Abia Rank as Most Expensive States for Healthy Diet
ABUJA — Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that maintaining a basic he...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Removal of 355 West African Nationals, Including 110 Nigerians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an immigrat...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
NBS Report: Nigerians Paid ₦2.23 Trillion in Ransom (May 2023 – April 2024)
ABUJA — A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has highlighted the devastating f...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Residents Question FCT Flood Management Amidst ₦1.24 Billion Expenditure
ABUJA — Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are demanding accountability as recurring f...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
CAN Declares ‘Black Sunday’ to Mourn Victims of Terrorist Attacks
ABUJA — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has officially declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
House of Representatives Demands Immediate Rescue of 42 Abducted Students in Borno
ABUJA — The House of Representatives has issued an urgent directive to the Federal Government and se...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Senate Condemns Oyo School Abduction as a "National Tragedy"
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate officially condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Air Chief Warns of Consequences of Civilian Casualties in NAF Operations
ABUJA — The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has issued a strong warning rega...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Oyo Government Intensifies Efforts to Secure Release of Abducted Students and Teachers
IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to securing ...
Global | Wed Jun 03 2026
Bandit Leader Demands Prisoner Swap for Abducted Retired Major General
KATSINA — A notorious bandit kingpin, identified as Kachallah Muhammad, has opened a direct line of ...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
DSS Clarifies "Interface" with Author Okey Ndibe at Lagos Airport
LAGOS — The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially denied reports that renowned Nigerian ...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
U.S. State Department to Drastically Reduce African Visa Processing Hubs
WASHINGTON — In a major shift in diplomatic operations, the U.S. State Department has announced plan...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Federal Government Ends Mandatory 3-Month Pre-Retirement Leave
ABUJA — The Federal Government has issued a directive to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Kogi Police Graduates 565 Constables in Specialized Weapons Training
LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has successfully concluded an intensive two-month training pr...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
17 Killed in Bandit Attack on Sokoto Community
TURETA, SOKOTO — The community of Dangulbi in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State has been ...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Kaduna Pilgrims Agency Begins Refund of Forex Differentials to Pilgrims
KADUNA — The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has commenced the refund of 123 Saudi Riyals to ea...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Fayose Alleges Oyo Government Orchestrated School Abduction to "Blackmail" Tinubu
IBADAN — Former Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has made explosive allegations regarding...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Gunmen Ambush Anambra Chief of Staff’s Convoy: Four Killed
AWKA — Four people, including two police officers, were killed in a violent ambush on the convoy of ...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Police Crack Down on "Fake News" Following Deadly Mob Violence and False Invasion Alarms
IBADAN / LAGOS — Nigerian police have launched a series of high-profile arrests in Oyo and Lagos sta...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
President Tinubu Hosts Newly Inaugurated Beninese President Romuald Wadagni in Lagos
LAGOS — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Ben...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Edo State Police Crack Down on Unlawful Use of Chemical Agents Following Fatal Incidents
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has launched a major enforcement operation against the una...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Reports Surface of Iranian President Pezeshkian's Resignation Amid Internal Power Struggles
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly submitted a formal letter of resignation...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Kogi State Government Suspends Echane Festival Over Security Concerns
LOKOJA — The Kogi State Government has officially announced the immediate suspension of the annual E...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Civil Society Protest and Indefinite NUT Strike Over Oriire Abductions
IBADAN — Tensions in Oyo State have escalated significantly as civil society groups staged a major p...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
“This Is the Time for Prayers, Not Blame”: Defence Minister Musa Sparks Outrage Over Security Strategy
ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has ignited a firestorm of p...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Oyo Governor Makinde Appeals for Calm Amid Oriire Abduction Crisis
IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has issued a formal appeal to the residents of Oyo State, p...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
Two Police Officers Killed in Ambush in Anambra State by Unknown Gunmen
AWKA — Tragically, two police operatives have been killed in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Ana...
Global | Tue Jun 02 2026
U.S. State Department Announces $3.5 Million Fund to Document Religious Freedom Abuses in Nigeria
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of State has officially announced a $3.5 million (approxim...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
Two Soldiers Killed in Delta State Road Accident; Driver Tests Positive for Narcotics
ASABA — Two soldiers attached to the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have lost their lives following...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
Oyo School Abductions: FG Orders Rescue Operations as Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike
OYO STATE — The security crisis in Oyo State has intensified following the May 15, 2026, abduction o...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
U.S. and Syrian Presidents Discuss Economic Recovery and Regional Stability On Phone Call
DAMASCUS — U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a high-level teleph...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
NSCDC Arraigns 15 Chinese Nationals and Nine Nigerians for Illegal Mining
ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and ...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
Defence Minister Musa Faces Backlash After Endorsing President Tinubu for Second Term
ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has ignited significant publ...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
Peter Obi Pledges 10,000MW Power Supply Goal for Nigeria by 2027
ABUJA — Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has outline...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
IGP Disu Cautions Against Misuse of Police-Related Video Content
ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has issued a formal caution to ...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
First Lady Remi Tinubu Urges Hope Amidst Security Concerns
ADO EKITI — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to remain hopeful a...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
Trump Weighs Ceasefire Extension Amid Standoff Over Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that he is nearing a final decision on a propo...
Global | Mon Jun 01 2026
Governor Makinde Alleges Tinubu Opposed Lagos’ Participation in Amotekun
IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly criticized the federal government’s approach t...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
Governor Ahmed Aliyu Donates 1,000 Saudi Riyals to Each Sokoto Hajj Pilgrim
MINA, SAUDI ARABIA — Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has announced a significant welfare package f...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
Federal Fire Service Issues "Silent Killer" Warning on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
ABUJA — The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued an urgent public health and safety alert to Nigeri...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Approves N500m for Youth Start-up Support
JALINGO — To mark his third anniversary in office, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has announced a ...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
NDLEA Recovers 498kg of Cannabis Hidden in Edo State Shrine
BENIN CITY — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State successfully dismantled a...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
“The Man Who Took the Bullet for Nigeria to Survive”: Presidential Aide Defends Tinubu’s 3-Year Legacy
ABUJA — As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the third anniversary of his inauguration, his Special ...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
“Pray for bandits and terrorists to abandon their evil ways,” President Tinubu urges Nigerians
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a message defined by optimism, resilience, and a resol...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
Minister of Defence: Failed October 2025 Coup Plotters Were "Foolhardy"
ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has dismissed the officers be...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
Italian Police Arrest Five Suspects Following Abduction and Assault of Colombian Tourist in Rome
ROME — Italian authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with the kidnapping and repe...
Global | Sun May 31 2026
Shooting Near White House: Suspect Identified and Killed by Secret Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secret Service agents have identified the gunman who opened fire near ...
Global | Thu May 28 2026
Pope Leo XIV Calls for AI Disarmament to Safeguard Human Dignity
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has issued his first major encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas ...
Global | Wed May 27 2026
U.S. ICE Arrests Nigerian National in Los Angeles Over Fraud and Identity Theft
LOS ANGELES — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken 49-year-old Nigerian national...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Durban Mayor Cyril Xaba Orders Screening of Foreign Nationals Amid Tensions
DURBAN — eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has overseen an operation to transfer hundreds of foreign ...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
NDLEA Uncovers MDMA Pills Concealed in Bicycle Carriers Bound for Europe
ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again exposed the extreme lengths ...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
ICPC Restricts Access to El-Rufai, Citing Court Order
ABUJA — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has for...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Residents of Dutse, Jigawa State, Call for Total Ban on Betting
DUTSE — Concerned residents in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, have launched a formal appe...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
NDLEA Intercepts Major Drug Shipments Across Nigeria; A 63 Year Old Chinese National Arrested at MMIA
LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a series of significant...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
NCAA Suspends ‘No-Pay-No-Service’ Directive for 11 Domestic Airlines
LAGOS — The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has temporarily suspended the enforcement of it...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Spier Dialogue 2026 : "UK Banks Gave Me Loans Based on My Intellectual Capital, Not Collateral" — Peter Obi
CAPE TOWN — Presidential aspirant Peter Obi has sharply criticized Nigeria’s banking ind...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Oyo State Government Denies Reports of Released Teachers and Students
IBADAN — The Oyo State government has denied reports circulating on social media that the teac...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
NDPHC Restores Alaoji Power Plant After Three-Year Shutdown
UMUAHIA — The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced the restoration of the 4...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Peter Obi Urges Decisive Government Action on Insecurity During Agulu School Visit
NIGERIA — Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (N...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
White House deploys $2 Billion in CHIPS Act Funds for Equity Stakes in Nine Quantum Computing Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In its most aggressive move yet to secure domestic leadership in next-generation ...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Turkey Executes Near-Total Liquidation of US Treasury Holdings Amid Middle East Economic Strains
ANKARA — In a dramatic response to mounting regional economic pressures, Turkey liquidated nea...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Governor Seyi Makinde Signs Executive Order 001 of 2026 to Regulate Informal Security Outfits
IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Central Bank Governor Cardoso Outlines Defenses Against Middle East Inflation Shocks
ABUJA — The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, states that Nigeri...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Lagos Court Sentences School Proprietor Benson Arinze to Life Imprisonment for Defiling Pupil
IKEJA — A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenc...
Global | Tue May 26 2026
Superpower Diplomacy: United States and China Agree to Launch Historic Intergovernmental Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence
BEIJING — In a major geopolitical breakthrough that could dictate the structural future of glo...
Global | Mon May 25 2026
Fiscal Restructuring: NRS and JRB Launch Unified National Tax ID System to Modernise Revenue Administration
ABUJA — Marking an aggressive, technology-driven leap forward in the Federal Government’...
Global | Sun May 24 2026
Sub-Regional Defence: Nigeria Deploys Military Troops to Benin Republic to Anchor West African Anti-Terror Operations
ABUJA — In a major geopolitical move designed to fortify the security boundaries of West Afric...
Global | Sun May 24 2026
Continental Expansion: Aliko Dangote Receives Hero’s Welcome in Ethiopia, Escalates Fertiliser Investment to $4 Billion
GODE — Strengthening industrial synergy and agricultural integration within East Africa, Afric...
Global | Sun May 24 2026
Nutritional Crisis: Meat Disappears From Nigerian Cooking Pots as Cow Prices Rocket to N3.3 Million
NIIGERIA — A severe nutritional emergency is quietly unfolding across Nigerian households as s...
Global | Sun May 24 2026
Financial Breach: EFCC Arraigns Microfinance Bank MD Over Alleged N19 Million and $30,000 Investment Fraud
ABUJA — Clamping down on corporate malfeasance and the diversion of depositor funds within the...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Decisive Victory: Tinubu Applauds Joint US-Nigeria Operation That Eliminated Global ISIS Second-in-Command
ABUJA — Hailing a major victory in the global war on terror, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has e...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Legal Showdown: Dangote Refinery Sues Federal Government Over Fresh Petrol Import Licences
LAGOS — Escalating the fierce battle for dominance over Nigeria's multi-billion-dollar dow...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Cyber Breach: Hackers Infiltrate Official NEMA Website to Run Online Betting and Commercial Exploits
ABUJA — Raising fresh alarms over the cyber vulnerabilities of critical national infrastructur...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Continental Integration: Nigeria Activates 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Rwandan Nationals in Landmark Reciprocal Agreement
ABUJA / KIGALI — In a major diplomatic leap toward seamless intra-African mobility, the Federa...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Global Recognition: Activist Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Appointed to Board of US-Based Katutu Civil Rights Center
NEW YORK / ABUJA — In a major international acknowledgement of grassroots legal advocacy withi...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Unlocking Local Wealth: Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule Assures Nigeria Has Ample Domestic Capital to Close Infrastructure Deficit
ABUJA — Challenging the long-held institutional reliance on volatile foreign loans, the Govern...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Community Backing: Ipetumodu Ruling Houses Applaud Governor Adeleke over Deposition of Monarch Convicted in US
IPETUMODU — Traditional chiefs, princes, and key stakeholders from the ruling houses of Ipetum...
Global | Sat May 23 2026
Immigration Reform: US Representative Barry Moore Introduces CRUSADE Act to Mandate Sharia Disavowal for Special Immigrant Visas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant legislative move aimed at restructuring foreign worker adm...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Economic Overhaul: President Tinubu Projects $20 Billion in FDI for Nigeria in 2026, Blasts Western Rating Agencies at Kigali CEO Forum
KIGALI — Asserting that bold macroeconomic interventions are yielding historic financial fruit, Pres...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Visa Restrictions vs. Economic Integration: Billionaire BUA Chair Abdul Samad Rabiu Recounts Being Turned Back at South African Border While Europeans Entered Freely
KIGALI — Highlighting the severe structural bottlenecks impeding the free movement of citizens...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Community Tensions: Okonjo-Iweala’s Brother Under Fire Over US Theft Conviction, Land-Grabbing Allegations, and Detention of Activist
ASABA — Severe royal and legal controversy has engulfed the Ogwashi-Ukwu Kingdom in Delta Stat...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Asset Forfeiture: Court Seizes Multi-Billion Naira Homes, Cash, and Over ₦1.9B in Premium Bank Stocks Belonging to Convicted Ex-AGoF
ABUJA — Striking a massive blow against institutional corruption and public asset siphoning, t...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Legal Drama: Court Orders Substituted Service on Tonto Dikeh Over ₦200 Million Abuja Schoolgirl "Exorcism" Lawsuit
ABUJA — Escalating a highly controversial legal battle involving one of Nollywood’s most...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Anti-Graft Crackdown: EFCC Detains Energy Commission DG Mustapha Abdullahi Over Alleged ₦500 Billion Money Laundering and Contract Fraud
ABUJA — Escalating its aggressive anti-corruption campaign within the nation's critical in...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
International Fraud Probe: Ghanaian Lawmaker Kwame Ohene Frimpong Arrested in Netherlands Over Alleged $32m Romance Scam and Money Laundering
ACCRA — Sending massive shockwaves through the West African political landscape, a sitting mem...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Border Security: Ogun Customs Seizes ₦6.77 Billion Contraband, Intercepts Massive Cache of "Ghana Loud" and Smuggled Rice
IDIROKO — In an aggressive crackdown on cross-border economic sabotage and narcotics trafficki...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Economic Diplomacy: President Bola Tinubu Lands in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum to Pitch Nigeria’s Reform Bold Bets
KIGALI — Pushing Nigeria's economic restructuring agenda onto the continental stage, Presi...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
The Compliance Catch-22: Beijing Activates "Blocking Rules" on Iranian Oil, Forcing Multinationals into a Two-System Sanctions War
SHENZHEN — When the United States government leveled aggressive sanctions against five Chinese...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
The Superpower Chessboard: Iran Crisis, Taiwan Fault Lines, and the Fractured Balance of Leverage at the Trump-Xi Beijing Summit
BEIJING — As United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping convene for...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
High-Stakes Superpower Diplomacy: President Donald Trump Lands in Beijing for Crucial Bilateral Summit with Xi Jinping
BEIJING — In a major moment for global geopolitics, United States President Donald Trump has o...
Global | Fri May 22 2026
Security Breakthrough: Nasarawa Police Command Rescues Six Abducted NSUK Engineering Students, Arrests Syndicate Kingpin
LAFIA — In a major breakthrough for regional security, operatives attached to the Nasarawa Sta...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Eradicating Estimated Billing: FCCPC Commends Lagos State’s Aggressive Smart Metering and Electricity Market Reforms
LAGOS — In a major alignment of federal and subnational regulatory oversight, the Federal Comp...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Airport Cash Intercept: Immigration Officer Details Discovery of Undeclared $1.45m on Sick Austrian Passenger at Lagos Airport
LAGOS — Striking a firm blow against international illicit financial flows, the Economic and F...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
A Shared Destiny: Co-Hosting the Africa Forward Summit, President Emmanuel Macron Asserts France’s Future is Indissolubly Tied to Africa
NAIROBI — Marking a historic shift in France’s geopolitical and economic strategy, Presi...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Global Academic Surge: UNESCO Ranks Nigeria as Third-Largest Source of International Students Worldwide
PARIS — In a major revelation detailing the changing dynamics of global higher education, the ...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Looming Academic Shutdown: PLASU ASUU Threatens Total, Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Arrears and New Salary Template
BOKKOS — Academic activities at Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, are on the verge of ...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Strategic Philanthropy: Aliko Dangote Foundation Explores High-Impact Global Development Partnership with Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah
JEDDAH — In a major move to expand private-led development financing across emerging economies...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Digitalizing Identity: NIMC Launches Official WhatsApp and Live Chat Platforms to Streamline NIN Enquiries
ABUJA — In a major step toward eliminating bureaucratic delays, the National Identity Manageme...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Economic Disarmament: At Nairobi Summit, President Tinubu Demands Total Overhaul of Global Financial Architecture Starving African Industry
NAIROBI — Delivering a fierce, uncompromising critique of the international economic order, Pr...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Lagos Gridlock Mitigation: Federal Government Reschedules Temporary Closure of Eko Bridge to May 19
LAGOS — In a major logistical adjustment aimed at minimizing massive traffic disruption across...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
The Eurobond Receipt: Governor Alex Otti Validates Peter Obi’s Savings Claims from His Time as Diamond Bank CEO
ABIA/ANAMBRA — In a major development regarding Nigeria’s fiscal accountability deb...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
The Sky-High Price of Defense: Trump's "Golden Dome" Missile Shield Explodes to Estimated $1.2 Trillion
WASHINGTON — In a major reality check for one of the White House’s most ambitious milita...
Global | Thu May 21 2026
Cracks in the Kremlin: Russian MP Publicly Breaks Ranks, Warning Economy "Won’t Survive" Prolonged Ukraine War
MOSCOW — In a historic fracture of the Kremlin’s tightly controlled political facade, a ...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
Historic Precedent: President Tinubu Creates Pioneer Homeland Security Portfolio, Appoints Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (Rtd)
ABUJA — In a major structural overhaul of the nation's intelligence apparatus, President B...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
Privacy Showdown: Texas Files Massive Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Alleged User "Spying" and Data Harvesting
AUSTIN, Texas — In a major legal strike against Big Tech and the streaming industry, the State...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
Campus Tragedy: Police Launch Manhunt Following Fatal Shooting of UNIBEN Student Near Campus Gate
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has launched a massive, coordinated manhunt for a ga...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
The $1 Trillion Roster: The Full List of Elite U.S. Business Executives Joining President Trump’s Historic China Delegation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of an unprecedented economic strategy, U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
Religious Exploitation Crackdown: Governor Charles Soludo Confirms Arrest of Several "Fake Pastors" in Anambra
AWKA — The Anambra State Government has launched a sweeping offensive against religious exploi...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
Corporate Power Play: Tech Titans and Wall Street Elites Join President Trump on High-Stakes China Summit
BEIJING — In a dramatic fusion of geopolitical diplomacy and corporate strategy, U.S. Presiden...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
Diplomatic Milestone: King Charles III Receives New Nigerian High Commissioner Aminu Dalhatu at St James’s Palace
LONDON — In a colorful display of international diplomacy, His Majesty King Charles III has fo...
Global | Wed May 20 2026
From Potential to Profit: Comedian Ali Baba Urges Nigerians to Monetize Their Talents
LAGOS — Renowned veteran comedian and seasoned entrepreneur, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly know...
Global | Sat May 16 2026
Global Drug Syndicate Smashed: NDLEA Intercepts ₦10.4bn Canadian Loud at Lagos Port
LAGOS — In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enfo...
Global | Sat May 16 2026
Energy Independence Nears: Dangote Refinery Supplied 79% of Nigeria’s Petrol in April
LAGOS — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has aggressively cemented its monopoly over Nigeria&rsq...
Global | Fri May 15 2026
Anambra Security Offensive: Police Raid Secert Secessionist Camp, Recover Rocket Launchers and Heavy Arms
AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has recorded a massive breakthrough in its ongoing ant...
Global | Fri May 15 2026
Crisis Averted: Federal Government Approves 40% Peculiar Allowance for Civil Servants Following Strike Threat
ABUJA — The Federal Government has officially capitulated to the demands of organized labor, approvi...
Global | Fri May 15 2026
Saudi Arabia Enhances Hajj 2026 Experience: Adahi Meat Shared with 27 Nations
MAKKAH — As part of a grand initiative to modernize the pilgrimage experience, Saudi Arabia ha...
Global | Thu May 14 2026
Justice at Last: Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman for 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud
ABUJA — In a landmark judgment delivered on Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenc...
Global | Thu May 14 2026
Major Blow to Drug Trafficking: Customs Seize 10,126 Parcels of Cannabis in Ogun
IDIROKO — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has recorded a massive victo...
Global | Wed May 13 2026
Shelter for All: Federal Government to Unveil Strategic Housing Roadmap by Late May
ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced that a comprehensi...
Global | Wed May 13 2026
"Nigeria Cannot Borrow Its Way to Development," Warns Finance Minister Oyedele
ABUJA — In a major shift in fiscal rhetoric, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister...
Global | Wed May 13 2026
US Unveils 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy: Nigeria and Lake Chad Basin Named Critical Fronts
WASHINGTON D.C. — The United States government has officially released its 2026 Counterterrori...
Global | Wed May 13 2026
EFCC Operatives Allegedly Attacked and Trapped at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised an alarm over a violent...
Global | Wed May 13 2026
Clean Sweep: IGP Orders 200-Metre Buffer Zone for POS Operators Around Police Stations
ABUJA — In a decisive move to curb systemic extortion and restore public confidence, the Inspe...
Global | Wed May 13 2026
NERC Signals Potential Tariff Hike to Drive Improved Power Supply Quality
ABUJA — The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially hinted at a forth...
Global | Tue May 12 2026
Oil Prices Surge as Trump Rejects Iran’s "Unacceptable" Peace Terms
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — Global energy markets were thrown into fresh turmoil on Monday as Presiden...
Global | Tue May 12 2026
The Islamabad Channel: Pakistan Leads Mediation as Iran Defends "Generous" Peace Terms
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has officially clarified the diplomatic architecture of ...
Global | Tue May 12 2026
FG Targets New $1.25bn World Bank Loan Amid Rising Fiscal Concerns
ABUJA — The Federal Government of Nigeria is intensifying its push for a fresh $1.25 billion l...
Global | Tue May 12 2026
Lagos Revolutionizes Transport: State Driver’s License and Green Line Rail Launch
ALAUSA — The Lagos State Government has reached a landmark agreement with the Federal Governme...
Global | Tue May 12 2026
NUPENG Issues Ultimatum: Nigerians Demand Results from New China-Refinery Partnership
ABUJA — The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has issued a stern, high-sta...
Global | Fri May 08 2026
Iran weighs U.S. proposal as Trump claims war would end swiftly
WASHINGTON - A significant diplomatic breakthrough appears to be on the horizon as U.S. Preside...
Global | Thu May 07 2026
Diplomatic Firestorm: China Brands Taiwan President a ‘Rat’ Over African Visit
MBABANE - A fierce war of words has erupted between Beijing and Taipei following President Lai ...
Global | Tue May 05 2026
N15.6bn Fraud: Court Sends Ex-Skye Bank Chair Tunde Ayeni to Kuje
ABUJA - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially arraigned Tunde Ayen...
Global | Tue May 05 2026
Nigeria and Ghana Demand Accountability From South Africa Over Xenophobia Attacks
The diplomatic relationship between South Africa and its major African counterparts, Nigeria and Gha...
Global | Sat May 02 2026
China Opens the Gates: Zero-Tariff Access for Nigeria and 52 African Nations
BEIJING - In a landmark shift for global trade, China has officially implemented a comprehensiv...
Global | Sat May 02 2026
Trump Signals Near-Term Cuba Takeover; Signs Sweeping Sanctions Executive Order
FLORIDA - President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against Havana on Friday, claiming th...
Global | Sat May 02 2026
Nigeria’s World Bank Debt Hits $19.89bn Following $2.08bn Surge in 2025
ABUJA - Nigeria’s fiscal landscape faced a significant shift in 2025, as the nation's external debt ...
Global | Sat May 02 2026
Turkey Passes Landmark Bill Banning Social Media for Children Under 15
ISTANBUL — In a sweeping legislative move that has ignited a fierce national debate, the Turkish Gra...
Global | Sun Apr 26 2026
“If This Can Happen to the President”: Claudia Sheinbaum Files Charges After Public Groping Incident
MEXICO CITY - President Claudia Sheinbaum has officially filed criminal charges against an into...
Global | Fri Apr 24 2026
Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Killed in Southern Lebanon Following Reported Targeted Strike
TYRE - Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed on Wednesday in what appears to be ...
Global | Fri Apr 24 2026
‘World Ravaged by Tyrants’: Pope Leo Issues Defiant Peace Call in Cameroon Following Trump Attacks
BAMENDA - Pope Leo has delivered his most forceful rebuke yet of global leadership, warning tha...
Global | Tue Apr 21 2026
The Energy Fortress: How China’s ‘Green Shield’ is Deflecting the Global Oil Shock
BEIJING - As the war in the Middle East sends global oil markets into a historic tailspin, one ...
Global | Tue Apr 21 2026
Trump Threatens Total Strike on Iran Infrastructure as $50 Billion Energy Crisis Mounts
ISLAMABAD - Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical breaking point. On S...
Global | Mon Apr 20 2026
Minister Of Defence Warns Against Supporting Terrorists After Jilli Airstrike Controversy
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has warned that individuals who support or bargain tra...
Global | Wed Apr 15 2026