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Canadian court declares APC, PDP terrorist organisations
The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic ... Read More
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Lagos govt issues traffic advisory over partial closure of Maryland Independence Bridge
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of emergency repairs on the damaged section of the wall and expansion joints of the ... Read More
Man to die by hanging for killing co-tenant in Ondo
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a middle-aged man, Sunday Omoniyi, to death by hanging for stabbing to death his co-tenant, ... Read More
Car racing bet leaves five people dead in Ogun
Tragedy struck in the Ipara area of Remo, Ogun State, when five people, including three suspected Yahoo boys and two residents, died in an accident ... Read More
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Nigerian filmmaker and actor, Kayode Peters dies in Canada
Kayode Peters, a renowned Nigerian filmmaker, director, and actor, has passed away. He died in Toronto, Canada, on the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2025, ... Read More
Adekunle Gold unveils free health insurance scheme for sickle cell patients
Adekunle Gold, an award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, has unveiled a free healthcare insurance scheme tagged ‘5 Star Care’ aimed at supporting people living with ... Read More
Fela’s ‘Zombie’ becomes first Nigerian album in Grammy Hall of Fame
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Afrobeat pioneer, has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his politically charged 1976 album, “Zombie”. With the recognition ... Read More
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Nigeria suffers 4-0 defeat to Sudan, crashes out of CHAN
Nigeria’s campaign at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a crushing end after suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Sudan in their second group ... Read More
Olowokere, Shooting Stars coach slumps, dies during training
Akin Olowokere, assistant coach of Shooting Stars, slumped and died on Monday morning. Olowokere is one of the coaches who were recently appointed by 3SC. ... Read More
Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead
Peter Rufai, ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, is dead. The news of Rufai’s passing was confirmed in a post ... Read More
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CBEX remains banned in Nigeria – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Crypto Bridge Exchange, operating under the corporate identity of ST Technologies International Ltd., remains banned in Nigeria. ... Read More
CBN retains Nigeria’s interest at 27.50%
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent. Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN governor, ... Read More
NBS names Benue, Ekiti, Kebbi as states with highest food price hikes
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has named Benue, Ekiti, and Kebbi as states with the highest year-on-year food inflation rate in Nigeria. NBS disclosed ... Read More
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Canadian court declares APC, PDP terrorist organisations
The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic ... Read More
US fugitive who faked own death convicted of rape
Agency Report A US man who faked his death and fled to Scotland to evade justice has been convicted of rape following his extradition back ... Read More
Nigeria missing as Trump to host five African leaders for ‘commercial opportunities’
U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities,” a White House official said. Trump ... Read More
US varsity bans transgender athletes after swimming fuss
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender athletes from its women’s sports teams, settling a federal civil rights case stemming from the furor ... Read More
UK-based Nigerian caregiver jailed for manhandling 88-yr-old man
A Nigerian caregiver, Bilikisu Olagunju, was caught on hidden camera violently mistreating a frail 88-year-old dementia patient in his UK home, just a day before ... Read More
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Canadian court declares APC, PDP terrorist organisations
The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic ... Read More
Lagos govt issues traffic advisory over partial closure of Maryland Independence Bridge
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of emergency repairs on the damaged section of the wall and expansion joints of the ... Read More
US fugitive who faked own death convicted of rape
Agency Report A US man who faked his death and fled to Scotland to evade justice has been convicted of rape following his extradition back ... Read More
NLC threatens industrial action, gives govt seven-day ultimatum
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu’s government following the administration’s failure to constitute the governing board of ... Read More
FG okays nine new private varsities
The Nigerian government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, announced the approval on ... Read More
Police arrest pastor, two others for alleged murder, rape
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested one Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Orlu area of the state. ... Read More
Man to die by hanging for killing co-tenant in Ondo
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a middle-aged man, Sunday Omoniyi, to death by hanging for stabbing to death his co-tenant, ... Read More
Tinubu leaves for Brazil, Japan today
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will today embark on a working visit to Brazil and Japan, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... Read More
FG approves Air Tanzania’s direct flights to Nigeria
Nigeria's federal government has officially granted Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP), clearing the way for the airline to commence ... Read More
Court directs FG to close case in Dasuki’s 10-year-old trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 24, 25, and 26, 2025, for the Federal Government to close its case in the decade-long ... Read More