…of Ondo State. ‎This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the monarch’s media aide, Sesan Forolagba. ‎It was earlier reported that the aircraft which belonged to the Nigerian Air Force crashed in Igbokoda on October 5, 2026 , killing 25 people on board. ‎While the military efforts to recover the wreck…

NNPC Limited said it was ready to revive oil exploration in Borno State after operations were halted for over two years.Governor Babagana Zulum told the company that soldiers, police officers and Civilian JTF members were on ground to protect exploration sites.Zulum raised concerns about gas supply cuts and idle equipm…

By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria’s total export earnings rose by 23.7 per cent year-on-year, YoY to $35.64 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26), from $28.82 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, driven largely by a surge in petroleum products exports. Analysis of data from the quarterly statistical bulletin, of…

…in the 2027 election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity of Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation, Bisi Oladele, in Ibadan, the state capital. His assurance came on the heels of industrial actions by medical and dental officers in the state employ and lecturers at L…

…operations with a combined capacity of 83,000 barrels per day, according to Argus Media’s George Maher-Bonnett. Maher-Bonnett disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday during a presentation at the OTL Africa Downstream conference, where he highlighted the changing dynamics of Nigeria’s petroleum products market amid rising…

…when Mark stood and tapped his glass. A smile spread across his face, and my stomach immediately tightened.>The jewelry boxes.Finally.He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box.Then another.There they were, one in each hand.Mark looked around the table and smiled."Before we eat dessert, I wanted to do…

…to protect communities should not be regarded as genuine development. “I hope that the media will get behind this and say that you can’t just be sand-filling everywhere,” he said. “We need to put the planet ahead of profit-making. It’s not development if you’re destroying nature’s capability of having a harmonious rela…

…Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted the defecting official at his Kano residence.A media aide to Kwankwaso shared a video of the event on X, signalling growing momentum for the NDC ahead of 2027.

The naira recorded its fourth consecutive day of appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira strengthened further to N1,346.91 per dollar on Thursday, from N1,347.53 recorded on Wednesday.This means that, on a day-…

Authorities in Arkansas are searching for an inmate who allegedly assaulted two law enforcement officers and took a Taser before escaping from jail on foot. Officials announced on Thursday, October 29, that Rodney Jermaine Smith, 41, had escaped from the Brinkley Police Department Jail in Monroe County.According to aut…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of Nwachi Chidozie Kingsley for obtaining $205,238 from an American woman, Nicole Kierulff Sayers, under false pretence. Justice U.P. Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, convicted Kingsley…

The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation on Thursday expressed its condolences following the death of 24-year-old long jumper Julieta Gallego, who was among the victims of the train collision in Toledo province that killed at least 69 people. "The Spanish athletics family joins in the grief over the passing of Julieta Ga…

The Enugu State Magistrate Court has sentenced 23-year-old Rejoice Odoh, to two concurrent three-year prison terms for stealing a four-month-old baby boy at Oye-Emene Market, Emene, Enugu, on 20th October 2026, at about 9:00 a.m. Investigation by the police revealed that the suspect, who had previously posed as a custo…

Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 47-year-old man, Samuel Adesina, to 30 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old biological daughter. Adesina, a native of Ondo State, committed the offences at his residence on Aka Itiam Road, Uyo. In an extra-judicial statement, the convict ha…

At least 64 students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, Katsina State, have reportedly been hospitalised after developing complications following the administration of medication for schistosomiasis, a parasitic worm infection. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Oct…

Nigerian broadcaster Alhaja Kaola has made disturbing allegations about her former marriage, claiming her ex-husband demanded regular payments before agreeing to be intimate with her. Speaking about her experience, Kaola alleged that she had to transfer money to her husband before he would agree to get intimate with he…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is prepared for war with Europe, while maintaining that Moscow does not want such a conflict. Speaking at a Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Putin warned European countries against confrontation and claimed that Western efforts to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia had …

Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, has raised the alarm over what he described as Nigeria's drift into a one-party state, warning that the country now has only one functioning arm of government.Bishop Onah spoke on Thursday at a public function in Enugu, where he lamented the wave of defections …

PenCom targets three million funded Retirement Savings Accounts in one year, with a focus on informal workersTinubu’s Pension Security Initiative is due in November 2026, as PFAs face a June 2027 recapitalisation deadlineFive leading PFAs captured 54.41% of new RSA registrations in the first quarter of 2026PAY ATTENTIO…

…Career that spanned seven decades Instagram post about the late actress:Social media users paid tribute to the actress following news of her passing:@shortypie789: "May she rest in peace. But you know we don't have a choice to be brought here. We should have a choice on how we exit so good for her."@kikstheboss: "100%…

…the incident, the council said the punishment did not go far enough. It demanded the immediate dismissal and prosecution of all officers from the Niger State Command found to be responsible for the deaths.The council also used the press conference to clear the NSCDC's Commander General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, of an…

…as warning signs. She urged people displaying these symptoms to be rushed to hospital immediately for medical attention. The nursing director also warned stroke patients against failing to take prescribed medication, noting that some patients did not adhere to treatment in spite of knowing their condition. As part of t…

At the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife 65th anniversary celebration, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Founder of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation (TOF), called on Nigerian universities to open research to more people, test long-held beliefs with scientific rigour and carry discoveries out of the laboratory and into the eco…

Golden Globe-winning actress Elke Sommer has died at 85, just days before her 86th birthday, with her death reportedly caused by heart failureThe German-born Hollywood star passed away peacefully at her Bel Air home, three months after the death of her husband, Wolf WaltherSommer enjoyed an acting career spanning nearl…

…established objectives. Turning to the challenges of artificial intelligence and social media, the Vice President warned that technological advances were increasing the speed and sophistication of misinformation, posing risks to public confidence and institutional reputations. “A photograph can be manipulated, a voice…