…target precisely because one strike can kill as many people as possible," regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on the Telegram app. There was no immediate comment from Moscow on the attack. Russia denies targeting civilians, though it has regularly pounded Ukrainian cities, towns and other targets during its full-s…
…the nearest Police Station. Such reports will assist the Command in identifying additional victims and strengthening the ongoing investigation. "The suspects remain in Police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation. "The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, appreciates memb…
…Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has warned churchgoers against publicly sharing personal achievements and attending evening services without considering potential security risks. The warning follows the reported arrest of a pastor accused of attempting to kidnap a prophetess. “Stop going to evening services in churche…
A Nigerian woman has shared an emotional post on X moments before relocating to Canada for goodHer post, which combined gratitude and a prayer for favour in her new country, quickly racked up 15,500 viewsThe viral moment captured the raw emotion of Nigeria's ongoing japa wave as she prepared to leave her homeland behin…
…on October 8 following intelligence-led operations. They are being investigated for criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, mischief by fire and culpable homicide. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi f…
LeBron James began his final NBA season with a defeat as the Philadelphia 76ers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in a pre-season game. The 41-year-old American joined the 76ers in July, describing the move as his final contract in the NBA after a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. James scored 10 points…
…covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoiding the sharing of personal items and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.
…2027: INEC displays voter register, begins PVC distribution The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards across states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise, which begins F…
…accountability and improved service delivery were essential to ensuring that additional public resources benefited Nigerians. The bank acknowledged improvements in states’ fiscal reporting, transparency and internally generated revenue. It, however, stressed that stronger investment in human capital was necessary to tr…
…in the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), joining an international lineup of artists selected to host in-game radio stations. The Nigerian singer will co-host AfroBank FM alongside German DJ and producer Palms Trax, bringing African music to the highly anticipated game. He will appear as an in-g…
…aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial connectivity with Asia through institutional cooperation, financial-market development and innovation. The engagements included discussions with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Finance & Technology N…
…held yesterday, at ASSBIFI House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Zonal Director, South-West, and State Controller of the Ministry, Mrs. Mienye Badejo, said the post-recapitalisation era presented both opportunities and challenges, particularly for young workers who constitute the future of the banking…
…according to agriculture and trade experts. Recent foreign trade data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that agricultural exports fell by 33.28 per cent, or N985.14bn, to N1.98tn in H1 2026 from N2.96tn in H1 2025. Agricultural imports fell by only 8.50 per cent, or N188.74bn, to N2.03tn from N2.22tn over t…
…would be repurposing the former CACOVID Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, as additional teaching space for LASUCOM. The state added that the move was also in line with its plan to transform LASUCOM into a full-fledged University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency sa…
…Written, GPW, raising concerns over pressure on underwriting margins in the industry. Analysis of the H1’26 financial statements of 18 insurance companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, showed that aggregate GPW fell to N579.25 billion, from N590.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The compani…
Nigerian-born scientist, Prof Ngozi Franca Okoye, has emerged as one of the final two candidates for a seat on the Board of Directors of Sigma Xi, a United States-based scientific research honour society. Okoye, who is based in the United Kingdom, is contesting the Full Directorship representing the Canadian/Internatio…
…in Abeokuta. They included the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Ogun State Park Management Services Limited and Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria. Others were the Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Ni…
…and business skills. On the role of regulators, Okechukwu said bodies such as the National Board for Technical Education and the National Skills Qualification Framework should support institutions providing quality training. He said IIT was not primarily a research institution, but students could use artificial intelli…
…He said preparations were at an advanced stage to extend the initiative to 10 additional states, adding that the expansion would further improve access to affordable vision correction for Nigerians with uncorrected refractive errors. The minister further disclosed that more than 1.5 million school-age children had been…
…facilities in Nigeria Nigeria has rolled out several interventions to reduce maternal deaths, yet the burden remains high. What gaps does the Foundation’s investment in AI-enabled tools and digital health seek to close? It’s about using AI to improve access to care. Preventing maternal deaths is not necessarily complic…
…infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who disclosed this during a virtual executive session with Chief Executive Officers in the information technology industry, explained that when completed, the p…
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…syndicated limited-recourse financing for the Obajana Cement Project involving international development and export finance institutions. The statement added that AELEX advised on aspects of the establishment and operation of the Dangote Refinery project within Nigeria’s Free Zone framework. On the latest IPO, the mana…
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and seized 271.92348kg of illicit drugs in September 2026. The command also declared a suspected drug trafficker, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, aka Omega, wanted after he allegedly escaped arrest during an operation. His…
…did. The study also found that Lagos absorbs nearly three-quarters of all national OOH spend but delivers only about six in every 10 of the attention, the lowest billboard visibility of any city surveyed. In contrast, cities such as Asaba, Enugu, and Onitsha were identified as home to some of the heaviest, highest-valu…