Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears Virtually in Court, Defense Requests Time to Review ‘Voluminous’ Evidence the 22-year-old man charged with the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made a virtual appearance in a Utah court today for a waiver hearing. The brief proceedings focused on the defense’s request for additional time to prepare their […]
LASTMA Nabs Fleeing Togolese Driver After High-Speed Crash, Pedestrian Rushed to Hospital with Severe Injuries The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the swift apprehension of a Togolese driver following a reckless high-speed crash on Lagos Island that left a pedestrian critically injured. The incident, which took place on Sunday at the Adeniji […]
FG Pledges Tough Measures to Eliminate Fake Seeds, Targets High-Quality Produce to Meet Global Export Standards The Federal Government has announced a decisive plan to overhaul the seed value chain, vowing to implement tougher regulatory measures to eradicate the circulation of fake seeds and ensure Nigeria’s agricultural produce is competitive on the global stage. This […]
Tinubu Vows Nigeria is Ready to Partner with Credible Global Investors, Targets Large-Scale Investments in Oil, Gas, and Critical Infrastructure President Bola Tinubu has intensified his administration’s push for foreign and diaspora investment, announcing that Nigeria is fully prepared to partner with credible global investors to unlock major economic opportunities, particularly in the oil, gas, […]
Fuel Costs and Poor Regulatory Enforcement Undermine Construction Sector’s Growth, Driving Up Project Expenses and Causing Market Uncertainty The sustainability and growth of Nigeria’s vital construction industry are being severely stifled by the dual pressures of escalating fuel costs and a weak regulatory environment, according to industry experts. The combination is driving up the cost […]
Navy Deactivates Six Illegal Refining Sites in N’Delta, Seizes 11,550 Litres of Stolen Crude The Nigerian Navy has ramped up its offensive against crude oil theft and economic sabotage, successfully deactivating six illegal refining sites in Delta State and seizing 11,550 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation was executed by personnel attached to the […]
Kebbi Gov Declares New Emir of Zuru’s Rise ‘Divinely Ordained’, Highlights People’s Choice Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has described the emergence of the new Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sanusi Mikailu Sami, Gomo III, as an event both “divinely ordained” and a clear reflection of “the will of the people.” The […]
Fani-Kayode, Presidential Aide Reject Bill Maher’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Allegations Former Minister of Aviation and prominent political figure, Femi Fani-Kayode, along with an aide to President Bola Tinubu, have publicly and strongly refuted claims made by American political commentator Bill Maher regarding a “genocide of Christians” in Nigeria. The controversy arose following an episode of Maher’s […]
Barcelona Secures 2-1 Comeback Victory, Lamine Yamal Returns with Instant Assist FC Barcelona moved to the top of the La Liga table after securing a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory against Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The win capitalised on Real Madrid’s heavy defeat a day earlier and was significantly spurred by the […]
Shehu Sani Debunks Bill Maher’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Claim on Nigerian Insecurity, Insists Violence Is Result of General Banditry and Terrorism Former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sani, has publicly countered the narrative put forth by American political commentator Bill Maher, who had described the persistent killings in Nigeria as a calculated “Christian genocide.” Sani took to his […]
PENGASSAN Assures Nigerians of Steady Petrol Supply Despite Nationwide Strike Declaration, Directs Total Shutdown of Dangote Refinery Operations The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has moved to allay public fears of a looming fuel scarcity, assuring Nigerians that its scheduled nationwide strike will not disrupt the supply of Premium Motor […]
Gombe Police Command to Commence Full Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permits Starting October 2, Citing Security Concerns The Gombe State Police Command has announced its readiness to commence the full enforcement of the federal motor vehicle tinted glass permit regulations, effective from Thursday, October 2, 2025. The command issued the directive on Sunday, urging all […]
Dramatic Gabriel Header Secures 96th-Minute Comeback, Arsenal Close Gap on League Leaders Arsenal clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, with two sensational late goals completing a crucial comeback that keeps the pressure firmly on the Premier League leaders. The contest was an intense, controversial affair. Arsenal dominated possession and […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train Resumes October 1 After Derailment, Corporation Releases New Timetable The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially announced the resumption of passenger services on the busy Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor, with operations scheduled to recommence on Wednesday, October 1. The train service had been temporarily suspended since the derailment incident that occurred on August 26 […]
Ogun State Blasts Gbenga Daniel Over Road Stop-Work Order, Demands Adherence to Due Process The political feud between the Ogun State Government and former Governor, now Senator, Gbenga Daniel, has intensified following a fierce public rebuke from the state administration over a stop-work order issued on a Sagamu road project. The Ogun State Government, through […]
Kaduna Launches Vocational Institute to Train 32,000 Graduates Annually, Prioritising 80% Practical Exposure In a robust effort to combat unemployment and cultivate a highly skilled workforce, the Kaduna State Government has announced ambitious plans to train and graduate about 32,000 learners yearly through its newly launched Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development. The Institute, […]
Governor Soludo Urges Corps Members to Embrace Patriotism, Not Merely ‘Pass Through’ Anambra The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a strong appeal to the 2025 Batch “B” Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging them to view their service year as a sacred opportunity to demonstrate discipline, patriotism, […]
AMCON 34% Unity Bank Stake Sold to Existing Investor, Not ProvidusBank The Chairman of Unity Bank Plc, Hafiz Bashir, has moved to clarify the sale of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria’s (AMCON) 34 per cent stake in the bank, stating that the substantial block of shares was acquired by an existing Unity Bank shareholder […]
PENGASSAN Threatens Dangote Refinery Picket, Demands Reinstatement of 800 Sacked Workers The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has escalated its dispute with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, threatening to picket the facility over the alleged mass termination of Nigerian workers shortly after they joined the union. The union’s General Secretary, Lumumba […]
Police Intercept 103 Jerrycans of Smuggled Petrol, Smash Human Trafficking Ring The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dealt a major blow to cross-border economic saboteurs and criminal networks, announcing the interception of about 103 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), along with the dismantling of a human trafficking ring and the recovery of arms across […]