Cabbie nabbed for allegedly selling cocaine and other illicit drugs in Edo

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a taxi driver, Godwin Ejiro, for allegedly selling cocaine and other illicit drugs in Ikpoba Oka LGA of Edo State.

Islamic State Terrorists attack secondary school in Uganda, kill 37 students and abduct others

No fewer than 37 students were killed when militants linked to Islamic State attacked a private secondary school in Mpondwe town, Uganda on Friday, June 16. 

ICPC Arraigns ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde, His Four Children, Others On Fresh Corruption Charges

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Thursday, arraigned a former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dibu Ojerinde, on charges of official corruption and abuse of office.

Armed robbery suspects kill father, rape daughters in Oyo

Oyo State Police Command, on Friday, paraded 21 suspected armed robbers, among whom was a syndicate, that killed a middle-aged man identified as Makanjuola Ogedengbe and raped his two daughters at Apaatuku/Onireke village, Akobo in Lagelu Local Government area of the state.

African leaders visit Kyiv, push for peace between Ukraine and Russia

A delegation of African leaders and senior officials arrived in Ukraine to address the ongoing war with Russia and secure food and fertilizer supplies for their continent. Despite facing challenges, an air raid in Kyiv during their visit served as a reminder of the situation's gravity. 

Court sets aside order sacking IGP from office

The Federal High Court in Awka has set aside its sack order on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba.

Oscar-winning British Actress, Glenda Jackson, Dies At 87

Oscar-winning British actress and lawmaker, Glenda Jackson, died at 87 on Thursday.

Tinubu Pays Tribute To Mother 10 Years After Death

President Bola Tinubu has paid a touching tribute to his late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, 10 years after her death.

My 120-hour Cook-a-thon Was Not For Guinness World Record — Chef Dammy

Damilola Adeparusi popularly called Chef Dammy, has finally spoken out about her just-concluded 120-hour cook-a-thon.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has stated that the Student Loan Bill, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu could send many students out of school.

ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke stated this while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday, June 14.

Referee Dies After Being Struck By Lightning In Niger State

A referee, Mustapha Bello, died on Tuesday after being struck by lightning during a friendly football match played in the community’s primary and secondary schools’ field in Madalla town, Niger State.

Nigeria regains position as Africa’s number one crude oil producer

Nigeria has reclaimed the first position as Africa’s largest crude oil producer by increasing its output to 1.3 million barrels per day in May, from 1.1 million barrels per day recorded in the preceding month of April 2023.

Joy as Fresh 40 Students Depart Nigeria for OPM Abroad Scholarships

This happened at the residence of the general overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere.

Tuesday 13th June 2023, over 40 students who were given university scholarship departs to ESM University Benin Republic where they will continue their studies.

NANS Executives Visit Tinubu, Pledges Support For Student Loan Act

The National Association of Nigerian Students executives led by its president on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu, pledging their support for the fuel Subsidy removal and Student Loan Act signed by the President. 

Subsidy Removal: I feel your pains, but... — President Tinubu tells Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has said he feels the pains Nigerians are going through due to the removal of fuel subsidy. 

Two ladies bag five years imprisonment for selling a year old boy for N150K in Cross River

A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced two women to five years imprisonment for selling a one-year-old boy.

Nigerian youth are leaving the country instead of awaiting God’s plans for them — ICPC Boss

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Bolaji Owasanoye, has admonished Nigerians to hold on to God for blessing rather than taking to crime to enrich themselves.

June 12: Sanwo-Olu To Visit MKO Abiola's Gravesite

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will take part in proccesion at the residence of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola on June 12 to mark Democracy day. 

Labour Party Reps-elect who praised Tinubu has apologized

Comments made by a Labour party House of Representatives members-elect, Hon. Amobi Ogah about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been disowned by the party. 

Subsidy Removal: Edo State Govt. reduces school days to three times per week.

The Edo State Government has reduced school days to thrice weekly as part of efforts to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal.