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Nigerian Grandmother Loses Job at London University Over Lost Bracelet

A 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, Janet Olufunke Damiro, has been dismissed from her cleaning job at the London School of Economics after being accused of stealing a bracelet. British tabloid newspaper, Metro UK,... Read more »
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Plastic Waste a Growing Threat to Health and Ecosystems, Says Olawepo-Hashim

Plastic waste has become silent, but dangerous invaders of our homes, oceans and even our food chain. This is the submission of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on this year’s environmental day. In a... Read more »
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Oyo Govt Commences N4.8bn Compensation for Bodija Explosion Survivors

Oyo State Government, on Thursday, began the disbursement of N4.8bn for the victims of Bodija explosion. This was announced during a press conference jointly addressed by the Bodija Estate Residents’ Association, Dejo... Read more »
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Tinubu Risks Losing 2027 Election Like Jonathan, Northern Elder Warns

A Northern elder and public affairs commentator, Alhaji Dabo Sambo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the escalating insecurity and banditry in the North, warning that failure to do... Read more »
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Atiku Abubakar Attends Funeral of Professor Jibril Aminu in Abuja

Former Vice President H.E Atiku Abubakar joined other Muslim faithful on Thursday at the National Mosque in Abuja for the funeral prayers (Jana’iza) of the late Professor Jibril Aminu. Professor Aminu, a... Read more »
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DSS Arrests Two OAU Students Over Protest Against FCT Minister Wike

At least two students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, were arrested on Thursday by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) following a protest against the Minister of... Read more »
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Health Sector Reforms Get Boost as FG Secures $2.2 Billion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his administration has so far secured over $2.2 billion to support ongoing health sector reforms in the country. Tinubu made this known on Thursday while... Read more »
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Security in Kaduna Has Improved, NDA Commandant Asserts

The Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, has said that Kaduna State, the seat of the Academy, is now safer than it used to be. The NDA commandant, however,... Read more »
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Gov Abiodun Congratulates Ogun Pilgrims on Arafat Day, Amir Hajj Donates 50 Riyals Each

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has congratulated Muslim Pilgrims who are currently undergoing their holy pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi-Arabia. The Governor who addressed them through a telephone conversation commended the pilgrims for... Read more »
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Nigerian Reps Pass 27 Environmental Bills in 2 Years, Out of 899 Bills

The 10th session of the House of Representatives on Thursday says it has passed no fewer than 27 environmental related bills out of total of 899 proposed bills within the past two... Read more »
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“Easy, o! I’m Chairman, Not President” – Dangote Jokingly Corrects MC at Event

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, publicly corrected a Master of Ceremonies (MC) during a recent event attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dangote emphasized that he should be addressed as “Chairman,” not... Read more »
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Trafficked Edo Girl Reunites with Family,

20-year-old Iwinosa Okunrobo, who was trafficked to Burkina Faso when she was 15, has reunited with her family on Wednesday in Benin, Edo State. Her return was facilitated by Governor Monday Okpebholo,... Read more »
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12 Terrorists Killed as Troops Thwart ISWAP Attack in Abadam LGA

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai supported by the Air Component have reportedly eliminated three top commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the failed terrorist attack on... Read more »
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9 Chinese Nationals Convicted of Economic Sabotage, Sentenced to Prison in Nigeria

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Chinese nationals, including two women, to one year’s imprisonment each for offences bordering on economic sabotage and financial terrorism. Justice Daniel Osiagor delivered... Read more »
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Amotekun Deploys 600 Officers Across Ondo for Sallah Security

The Ondo State chapter of the Amotekun Corps has sent out 600 officers to all parts of the state to ensure that the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations take place peacefully. This decision was made... Read more »
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President Tinubu Commissions Tax Credit Concrete Road at Lekki Deep Sea Port

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with his delegation, travelled by helicopter to officially inaugurate the Tax Credit Concrete Road at Lekki Deep Sea Port. Read more »
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FRSC suspends patrol team following bribery accusations

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken disciplinary action by withdrawing a patrol team from service after a media outlet reported allegations of bribery against some of its personnel. Following the... Read more »
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NLC Faults Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Says Nigerians Are Suffering

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the administration of President Bola Tinubu over his midterm in office, saying Nigerians, especially workers have experienced nothing but hardship, broken promises, and worsening poverty.... Read more »
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Benue Govt Denies Reports of COAS Relocation

The Benue State Government has denied media reports claiming that the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to lead the military’s operations against bandits in the state. Commissioner... Read more »
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Osun monarch’s wife distributes food for Sallah celebration

A CNN award-winning journalist and Queen of Apomu Kingdom, Janet Afolabi, has distributed 150 bags of 50kg rice to residents of Apomu, in celebration of the Ileya Festival. Speaking during the launch... Read more »