Suspected gunmen opened fire at a mining site near the Kuru Jenta and Heipang boundary in Plateau State late on Friday nightTwo persons from Heipang District were killed during the attack, which occurred while a government-imposed curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against…
Social media personality Mandy Kiss publicly apologised to singer Naira Marley over past actions against himMandy Kiss admitted she was intimidated by pressure at the time and joined the wave of criticism against the singer on social mediaFans have since reacted to the apology, with opinions sharply divided over whethe…
Food prices of several popular staples fell in Nigerian markets in September, giving consumers some reliefSweet potatoes, plantain, maize, pepper, garri, beans and rice were among the items that became cheaperHowever, prices remained mixed, with some foods such as egusi, tomatoes and vegetable oil becoming more expensi…
UK diesel prices hit a record 200.01p per litre, while Dangote cut its Nigerian wholesale rate by ₦70The refinery’s lower price could ease costs for Nigerian businesses, but savings at the pump are not guaranteedG7 nations plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and petroleum products to cool supply pressuresPAY ATT…
The UK government confirmed which country qualifies for its Approved Destination Status Agreement visitor routeApplicants under the route must meet two specific conditions set out in official UK immigration rulesTravellers under the scheme are required to enter and move through the UK under a structured tourist group a…
Imo State Police Commissioner Audu Garba Bosso confirmed that drones tracked the kidnappers to a specific location in the bushSecurity forces said the rescue operation faced a major obstacle that was preventing them from moving in to free the victimsThe Defence Headquarters said 20 passengers were abducted from two bus…
Dangote Refinery’s growing market share is intensifying competition and pushing Nigerian depot suppliers to offer deeper discountsWeak purchasing power and slower orders squeeze marketers’ cash flow, even as wholesale petrol prices fallCrude price swings, inventory costs and aggressive bargaining complicate pricing, an…
A video of Nigerian music stars Zlatan Ibile and Naira Marley at a Warri airport went viral after fans noticed the two did not interactViewers spotted what appeared to be a deliberate distance between the former collaborators, fuelling speculation about their relationshipSocial media users have been dissecting every se…
A Plateau-based cleric who has repeatedly spoken out over killings in the state, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has travelled to Israel for what he described as his first international Christian advocacy tour. Dachomo disclosed this in a Facebook post on Friday, saying he was in Israel to pray for Nigeria, its leaders and the c…
Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo had publicly celebrated Apostle Joshua Selman just days before his fatal helicopter crashChivayo spoke about seeking prayers for protection, wisdom, and divine direction as he pursued his ambition of becoming a multi-billionaire.His message has resurfaced after Chivayo and his wi…
AC Milan star Zachary Athekame became cap-tied to Switzerland after featuring in their 3-0 win over North Macedonia in the UEFA Nations LeagueNigeria had hoped to convince the Geneva-born right-back, who is eligible through his Nigerian father, to represent the Super EaglesAthekame's senior debut was impressive as he p…
Republican congressman Riley Moore reacted to the reported arrest of Mahmoud Adam, a Fulani community leader linked to attacks on Christians in NigeriaMoore credited both the Nigerian government and the Trump administration for the development, tying it to an active US-Nigeria security cooperation agreementAdam was rep…
Governor Douye Diri conferred an honour on the late military ruler Sani Abacha at a dinner marking Bayelsa's 30th anniversaryAbacha created Bayelsa on October 1, 1996, alongside five other states, uniting Ijaw communities previously split across different states63 individuals and institutions received honours at the ce…
One year after two brothers were killed during an alleged security operation in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, their mother, Mrs Alaba Oyebamiji, is still waiting for the remains of her sons to be released for burial. Oyebamiji, whose sons, Ismaila and Sefiu, were among four persons …
In this report, TOHEEB OMOTAYO writes about the hardship faced by commuters in Ilorin, Kwara State after the collapse of the Kwara-Oyo link bridge At the Oko-Olowo end of the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway, muddy floodwater has swallowed parts of the road, leaving stranded vehicles on one side and weary passengers picki…
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium defeated Türkiye 3-0 on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick in Poland’s 6-0 rout of Romania in a busy night of UEFA Nations League action. According to UEFA on its website, De Bruyne was the standout performer in Belgium’s victory, scoring twice as his side strengthe…
Badiru Aishat Olaitan graduated from Osun State University with a CGPA of 4.66/5.0, earning a First Class Honours degree in EconomicsThe 20-year-old won two awards at graduation, emerging as the best student in both her department and the Faculty of Social SciencesAishat revealed she switched from science to Economics …
The family of Malam Jamiu Yaakub announced his passing, describing him as a man of great character, integrity, and humilityYaakub served as Chairman of NASFAT Abobo and spent much of his life teaching and nurturing students in his communityThe family thanked NASFAT Kogi Central, Islamic scholars, and well-wishers who t…
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer Mohbad, took to TikTok to react after a major development in his son's caseThe Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu approved a petition by the Aloba family requesting a fresh investigation into Mohbad's deathThe family's lawyer confirmed the re-investigation was ongoing despite …
The UK government has outlined how holders of a specified visa type can qualify for indefinite leave to remain after just three yearsApplicants must meet specific requirements including spending no more than 180 days outside the country annuallyThe application costs £3,226 per person, and successful applicants gain the…
Nigerian content creator Peller shared a video cooking yam and egg sauce for his wife Jarvis for the first time in Ontario, CanadaPeller revealed his mother taught him a special trick of adding sugar to yam while cooking, as he prepared the meal from scratchThe heartwarming video sparked a wave of reactions from fans p…
Rotimi Amaechi, ADC vice presidential candidate, jokingly linked his mother's death to President Tinubu's economic policies during a television interviewMary Amaechi died in July 2026 aged 89 and was buried on September 5 in Ubima, Rivers State, South-South NigeriaChannels Television host pressed the former minister on…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation launched a Student Share Grant Initiative tied to the ongoing Dangote Refinery IPONigerian students aged 18 and above must subscribe to at least 10 shares through a dedicated portal to qualify for the grantThe Dangote Refinery IPO is priced at N525 per share, with subscriptions open until O…
A federal high court in Lagos ordered a receiver/manager to take possession of a disputed Victoria Island property linked to Levitikal Realties & Construction LimitedThe order came after Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of Nigeria's former military head of state, filed a suit over a joint venture deal gone wrongThe court also …
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has warned troops deployed to newly established formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional conduct. 2 Division Mahmuda gave the warning during a visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battali…