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UN will back state police, regional border security- Jimoh
Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, says the UN is ready to support regional policing initiatives that promotes border security, peace...
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Rescued Oyo School pupils, teachers currently receiving medical treatment-Army
The 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has said the 44 rescued kidnapped Oyo school pupil, and teachers were currently receiving medical treatment at an...
POLITICS
Edo LG Poll: Police impose statewide movement restriction
The Police Command in Edo has announced a statewide restriction of movement from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday as part of...
Osun 2026: Accord members threaten to back APC candidate over Adeleke’s...
Some executive members of the Accord Party in Osun have appealed to Gov. Ademola Adeleke to support the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr Gbenga...
2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu’s governorship bid.
The PDP governorship candidate in Ogun, Oladipupo Adebutu on Wednesday received a Hero’s welcome, when thousands of Yewa indigenes, Ogun West senatorial district,...
METRO
PDP hails safe return of kidnapped Oyo students, teachers
The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the safe return of the students and teachers who were kidnapped in Oriire Local Government...
Police, Customs deepen border security partnership
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has urged stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Customs Service against trans-border...
Retirement age controversy rocks FRSC following Corps Marshal’s alleged overstay
A controversy is brewing at the Federal Road Safety Commission Corps (FRSC) following the prolonged tenure of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, two months...
NATIONAL
UN will back state police, regional border security- Jimoh
Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, says the UN is ready to support regional policing initiatives that promotes border security, peace...
Rescued Oyo School pupils, teachers currently receiving medical treatment-Army
The 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has said the 44 rescued kidnapped Oyo school pupil, and teachers were currently receiving medical treatment at an...
FG seeks stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
The Federal Government has urged African countries to form stronger institutional collaboration to fight illicit wealth and transnational corruption.
Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the...
SPORTS
France end Morocco’s World Cup dream 2-0
France booked a FIFA World Cup semi-final place after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament campaign.
Morocco entered...
Beyond The Numbers: Africa’s World Cup upsurge meets toughest test
For two weeks, Africa captured the fancy of the football world. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the continent produced its strongest collective performance...
Cape Verde bow out of World Cup after 3-2 loss to...
Cape Verde pushed reigning Champions Argentina to the brink but eventually lost their round of 32 2026 FIFA World Cup match 3-2 after conceding...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Fans celebrate Nollywood legend RMD at 65
Fans of legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, have celebrated him as he marks his 65th birthday
Reports shows...
Spotify, Afro Nation partner to promote Afrobeats globally
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 edition.
The company said in a...
Olodo Uprising” phenomenon ignites debate
Nigeria’s digital space has been awash with intense discourse and keen arguments as a sharp cultural divide emerged over a trending phenomenon tagged the...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Banditry: Rep. Idris pushes for military bases in Kogi communities
Rep. Salman Idris (APC-Kogi) says efforts are ongoing to establish military formations at the Kiri axis of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area and the...
Navy busts illegal crude oil storage network in Rivers.
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an illegal crude oil storage network and recovered approximately 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Bonny...
Imo Police smash kidnap syndicate, detain 184 suspected criminals.
The Imo Police Command says it has dislodged a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating within the Egbema River creek, successfully rescuing three abducted victims...
LAW & JUSTICE
PFIPC controversy: Stop media trial of Gbajabiamila, Oladejo tells Nigerians
BriberyAn APC chieftain, Mr Seye Oladejo, has urged Nigerians to stop social media trial of the Chief of Staff the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila,...
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday admitted as evidence extra-judicial statements made...
Why transparency, accountability matter in appointment of judges.
The appointment and discipline of judges remain among the most important processes in any democratic society.
They determine the quality, independence and credibility of the...
