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Lagos convenes stakeholders meeting to strengthen adoption, fostering services
) The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection through improved adoption, guardianship, fostering and automated childcare services.
Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende,...
Top Stories
First Lady donates N2bn to promote Akwete weaving heritage in Abia
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has donated N2 billion to the Abia Government to support the development of Akwete fabric, a prestigious hand-woven textile...
POLITICS
2027: PRP presidential aspirant warns against do-or-die politics
)The presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Yakubu Kingsley, has urged Nigerians to refrain from do-or-die politics as the nation approaches...
2027: NNPP meets INEC deadline, submits 355 NASS, presidential candidates
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has uploaded details of its 2027 presidential placeholder candidate and 355 National Assembly candidates onto the Independent National...
Kaduna: 12,000 people defect to APC in lere LG
No fewer than 12,000 members of various political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna...
METRO
FG to revive abandoned 132KV transmission line project in Anambra
) The Federal Government in collaboration with the Anambra Government is set to revive the abandoned 132KV electricity transmission line project in thestate.
Anambra Commissioner...
FRSC FCT zonal command deploys 3,339 personnel for operation Sauka Lafiya
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Zonal Command says it has deployed 3,339 personnel, 69 patrol vehicles, 18 ambulances, four...
Sanwo-Olu pays N3.1bn compensation to 300 Lagos property owners
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government...
NATIONAL
NIHSA issues flood alert for 17 states
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a seven-day flood advisory, warning of a medium flood risk in 17 states between July 21...
Resignation rumour: We’ll take legal action, Defence Minister warns
The Minister of Defence, Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has dismissed reports linking him with resignation, warning that legal action would be taken against those...
COAS pledges modern platforms for Army Aviation
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has pledged sustained investment in modern platforms and infrastructure for the Nigerian Army Aviation to...
SPORTS
2030 World Cup: Football fans task FG on immediate rebuilding for...
Abdulrahman Gbadamosi, Coach of Sebioba Football Club, Ibadan, in Oyo has urged Nigeria to commence the rebuilding of its football structure immediately to avoid...
News Analysis: Spain’s World Cup triumph caps historic tournament
Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina brought the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a dramatic conclusion in New Jersey.
Ferran Torres settled a tense final...
Spain edge Argentina 1-0 to win FIFA World Cup
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
The tense...
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
Burna Boy ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units
Chartmasters, global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording a whopping 14.46 million Equivalent Album...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55
) Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
CELEBRITIES
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55
) Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
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
Police arrest suspected hoodlum that allegedly shot, injured 3 officers in...
The Police Command in Osun has arrested a man suspected to be among hoodlums who allegedly shot and injured three member of its Anti-Robbery...
NDLEA nabs couple, seizes 412kg cannabis in Benin
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a couple and seized more than 412 kilogrammes of cannabis in Benin.
The Edo...
FCT: Police arrest suspect for supplying logistics, illicit drugs to kidnappers
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a suspect for supplying logistics and illicit drugs to kidnappers.
The Commissioner of Police...
LAW & JUSTICE
NSCDC handles 100 gender-related cases in Kwara in 6 months
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said that it handled more than 100 cases of rape and other gender-related issues in...
Ebonyi Govt approves bill to regulate house rents, agency fees, scrap...
The Ebonyi Executive Council has sent a bill to the State House of Assembly (EBHA) seeking to regulate the sale of metal and electrical...
FRSC, NBA partner to strengthen rule of law
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it will partner the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to strengthen the rule of law, traffic rule compliance...
