…millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The report, according to Cadre Harmonisé analysis, said more than 17 million people across nine conflict-affected states in northern Nigeria are experiencing crisis, emergency or catastrophic levels of hunger, representing an increase of almost two million people since…

…newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Fittingly, the planes were named after Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and literary giant, the late Professor Chinua Achebe. So, it was hardly a surprise when the revered monarch, regally dressed in his traditional red cap and flowing white robes, arrived at about 11:28 a…

…opportunity before Nigeria as larger than sustainability, Kapito said it is about positioning Nigeria as Africa's leading gateway for sustainable trade."Sustainable transport represents one of the greatest economic opportunities before Nigeria today. Not simply because it can reduce emissions but because it can unlock…

…to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic Republic's foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the count…

…to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Maria also said that Moses was in the habit of abandoning their matrimonial home for weeks once he receives his monthly salary. She further stated that the respondent does not pay the rent and has abandoned his responsibilites as father and husband. "The respondent in 2020 showed so…

…from two completed operations before he was arrested with his girlfriend and son in Onitsha, Anambra State. His confession, which forms part of an ongoing police investigation, revealed an alleged operation built on trust, deception and financial reward. According to the suspect, what began as an opportunity to make qu…

The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew…

…will face Egypt next on Tuesday in Atlanta, but there were concerns for Lionel Scaloni on his 100th match in charge despite what appears a favourable draw. Cape Verde served warning of what they were capable of by holding European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws in Group H to reach the knockout stage…

…that restricting mining activities to daylight hours would enable security agencies to monitor mining operations more effectively, identify illegal operators and respond promptly to security threats around mining locations. Under the directive, mining activities are expected to end by 5 p.m. daily, while security agenc…

…STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes simplex virus type 2, syphilis, and trichomoniasis, saying it is designed to expand as more evidence becomes available. As of June 2026, the platform contains data from 766 studies, representing 2,453 prevalence data points collected from a wide range of populations and set…

…intelligence gathering and covert operations. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, said this in a press briefing. Also, he disclosed that 15 suspected cultists, three armed robbery suspects, 11 murder suspects and 14 suspects involved in rape and defilement cases were also arrested. Agbonika said the Command ha…

…of governance, spirituality, and artistry of the Edo people, taken by force during colonial incursions. Among the returned items is an ancestral head of a Benin Oba, looted during the 1897 British punitive expedition against the Benin Royal Court. Receiving the Swiss delegation led by the Director-General of the Nation…

…defamation and cyberbullying against AbdulRazaq, particularly over comments questioning the governor's educational qualifications, which it claimed were capable of causing a breach of public peace. Saraki's lawyers, however, argued that the processes filed by the prosecution were incompetent, that the High Court lacked…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Panic erupted on Friday afternoon after a mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaborati…

…over Ecuador ended in tragedy in Mexico City. The incident occurred near the capital’s iconic Paseo de la Reforma, where an estimated one million fans gathered to celebrate the victory that secured Mexico’s place in the knockout stage. “We must avoid alcohol abuse because whenever there is excessive drinking at these k…

…for. This is because now we talk of a robot. Is a robot a human being? Being an electronic device doing the work of a human being, robots can now think for you. Robots can do anything human beings can do. “So we are looking at that area. I wish our legislators and professors of law will take time and come together to l…

…elections, has attracted a number of legal challenges from aggrieved members questioning the process that produced the current national officers. In recent months, however, the ADC has consistently maintained that the changes in its leadership complied with the provisions of its constitution and applicable electoral la…

…to build in one. Why? I can function well in danger. I think I have a talent for functioning during a crisis. During COVID, we were helping our colleagues in the medical sector. I was able to raise funds, and under our charity organisation, we established the second-largest isolation center in the country. In crisis, p…

…steadfast commitment to democratic ideals, and unwavering dedication to repositioning Nigeria through the Renewed Hope Agenda. His leadership continues to strengthen the APC as the foremost progressive political platform in Nigeria," the statement read. The forum also commended the APC National Chairman, Professor Nent…

…destruction of the criminal camp and the disruption of criminal activities in the area. Monitoring of the area is still ongoing", the statement partly read. The statement added that the commissioner assured residents that "there will be no hiding place for criminals within the state." He reiterated the command's commit…

…passed away last year. The 41-year-old honored his former teammate by donning Jota's iconic number 21 jersey during the post-match. The Al-Nassr forward took to his official X account to publish a photo of the entire Portugal contingent, players, coaching staff, and federation officials alike, gathered on the pitch, wi…

…lead in the fourth minute of stoppage time before Croatia saw a last-gasp equaliser agonisingly ruled out for offside in Toronto. Portugal's 41-year-old superstar captain Cristiano Ronaldo had helped haul his team back into the contest, burying a 68th-minute penalty to cancel out Croatia's 53rd-minute opener from Ivan…

…The twenty-two countries that escaped bloody British conflicts were mainly French colonies and the Vatican. The US inherited a war DNA from Britain. This is apparent in the fact that of its 250 years since independence, it has been at war or in armed conflicts for 230 years. In this past quarter of a millennium, it has…

…Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in…

…in 13 confirmed cases and 3 deaths."Health authorities successfully identified and monitored more than 650 contacts across 33 countries and territories, helping to prevent further transmission through coordinated international surveillance and quarantine measures," he saidThe body, however, noted that though it had dec…