The Lagos police have launched an investigation after a dispatch rider died amid conflicting accounts of a fatal road crashEyewitnesses alleged suspected hoodlums pushed the rider after a dispute, while police have urged caution over conclusionsInvestigators have begun seeking CCTV footage as authorities work to establ…
The U.S. government listed three major immigration violations that could lead to the deportation of non-citizensAuthorities said criminal acts, public safety threats and visa violations could trigger removal proceedingsOfficials also explained when expedited deportation could occur without an immigration court hearingP…
Fraudsters are creating fake portals, impersonating officials, and charging money to deceive Nigerians seeking federal government jobsThe Federal Character Commission (FCC) runs an official platform where verified vacancies from federal institutions are published for job seekersThe FCC does not recruit workers, sell jo…
Lagos State has launched its 2026 upskilling programme to train 1,200 tradesmen and artisans over eight weeksThe programme will provide technical, entrepreneurial and practical training to help participants improve their businesses and productivityThe state government will also give all beneficiaries working tools and …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will on Friday formally usher in a new era in its leadership as its outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, hands over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina. The board announced that the official handover ceremony would hold on Friday, July 31, 2026, by 10am with a live broadc…
Assistant Inspector General Olohundare Jimoh received the award from the Security Watch Africa Initiative Network at the 19th African Security Watch Awards in BanjulJimoh was recognised for crime prevention strategies he introduced during his time as Commissioner of Police in Lagos StateThe award was delivered to Jimoh…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Mosan Okunola Local Branch, issued a statement praising Honourable Adunni Opeyemi Akindele's first year as executive chairmanThe council highlighted road construction, school renovations, ambulance provision, and security vehicles among the administration's key achievementsNYCN co…
Katie Van is an American internet personality, horse breeder, and cattle farmer. She is famous for uploading videos and photos of herself while hunting and horse riding in Running Springs. Her husband, Jonathan Mabry, always helps her manage operations on their farm. He also runs his construction business. Katie and Jo…
At least 8 APC senatorial aspirants filed Federal High Court suits challenging the outcomes of the May 2026 senatorial primaries held across NigeriaThe suits variously allege irregularities, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, improper exclusion from the primaries, and wrongful declaration of winnersCases span Zamfa…
Authorities have dismantled what they say is the largest methamphetamine laboratory ever found in Nigeria. Aerial view of the meth lab in Ogun forest... AFP The lab was taken down following a court order, as 10 suspects including three Mexicans face trial over an alleged international drug operation in Ogun State. ....…
Disturbing videos showing the final moments of late UniJos graduate and model Ibrahiam Mbaya have begun circulating on social mediaMbaya was accused of stealing an iPhone before he was beaten with planks while bystanders watched, and others fetched more items to use on himFour suspects have since been arraigned in conn…
Afriwood Studios has announced the release of the animation-ready 3D production model of Shutter-Bird, which it describes as Nigeria's first live-action superheroThe digital model will serve as the master asset across animation, games, collectables, merchandise, and future screen productionsShutter-Bird is the first in…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery formally submitted an IPO application to Nigeria's Securities and Exchange CommissionThe SEC director-general said the regulator sees no obstacles that should prevent the planned September listing from going aheadThe application comes days after the refinery closed a $2.5 billion private plac…
The United States has begun arresting foreign nationals with expired visas at airports across the country, marking an expansion of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign. According to a report by The New York Times published on Wednesday, officers from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (…
Chiletam Nwadiuto Amadi, a Nigerian author based in Canada, opened her first Canadian bank account with only $131 (over N178k at the current exchange rate) after relocatingChiletam revealed she was not scrimping or overworking herself while managing rent, bills, debt repayments, childcare, and remittances homeHer Faceb…
DJ Chicken publicly disowned a young girl who claimed to be his daughter during a live TikTok phone call that circulated widely onlineThe girl pointed to her tribal mark as proof of their resemblance and told Chicken not to block her, but he cut contact immediately after the sessionSocial media users reacted after noti…
Chiamaka Nnadozie came under heavy criticism after Super Falcons lost their WAFCON 2026 opener 3-2 to debutants MalawiNnadozie was blamed for all three goals Malawi scored as the Scorchers pulled off a historic upset at Stade El BaridSuper Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to back his colleague follow…
The Northern Senators Forum condemned deadly attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that killed over 40 people and displaced many familiesA Tuesday morning attack on Efeyi Community in Otukpo LGA left 13 dead, while a separate Kaduna attack days earlier claimed about 30 lives, including women and childrenThe Forum also bac…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti stepped in to cover part of Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu's medical bills after her health crisis became publicSinger and government aide JMartins announced the governor's intervention on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, via a post on XDespite the governor's support, JMartins appealed to Nigerians …
In 1975, Nigeria had only 175,000 registered vehicles for a population of about 66 million peopleThree car assembly plants were already operating in Nigeria, with locations spread across Lagos and KadunaShipping delays of six to nine months regularly disrupted production as factories depended heavily on imported partsP…
Bandits repeatedly attacked security operatives across Lagos in 1997, targeting both officers on duty and the homes of senior military figuresIn February 1997 alone, police and soldiers lost their weapons in more than five separate incidents, with none of the arms recoveredAttackers raided the home of Colonel Olagunsoy…
Are you wondering how to check your NIRSAL loan with BVN? With your Bank Verification Number (BVN), you can verify your loan status and balance online in seconds. The NIRSAL Microfinance Bank portal lets you track your application, view disbursement updates, and plan repayments.NIRSAL supports agricultural value chains…
Libya launched an official eVisa portal allowing foreigners to apply for entry visas online for work and tourism purposesApplicants are required to fill out an online form providing personal details, passport information, and the purpose of their visitThe Libyan government stated how many days travellers should expect …
Germany deported 31 Afghan men to Kabul on a charter flight after issuing enforceable deportation ordersInterior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said deportations to Afghanistan would continue for criminals and security threatsThe German government said people who threaten public safety have no prospect of remaining in the…
Nigeria's broad money supply increased, showing that liquidity in the economy continued to grow despite the CBN's tight monetary policyThe increase was mainly driven by higher domestic assets, savings, and time deposits, while cash held outside the banking system declinedThe growth in money supply comes after the CBN r…