In a historic and exciting moment, the English Premier League (EPL) trophy has arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, and was formally presented to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The EPL trophy, which is one of the most prestigious trophies in world football, was brought to Nigeria […]
A major sting on cybercrime has resulted in the apprehension of a large group of individuals suspected of engaging in online fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a leading anti-graft agency, carried out a well-coordinated sting operation that led to the detention of 120 persons, with […]
In a stunning display of speed and athleticism, Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has broken the world record in the women’s 150m event at the Adidas Atlanta City Games, crossing the finish line in an incredible time of 15.85 seconds. The Adidas Atlanta City Games, held in Atlanta, Georgia, brought together some of the world’s […]
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival, Kamala Harris, over allegations that she improperly paid for celebrity endorsements during her failed presidential campaign. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that Harris had paid for endorsements from celebrities, […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reiterated its commitment to developing homegrown defence technologies, citing it as a crucial necessity in today’s complex global security landscape. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, made this declaration during the 2025 Inter-Command Research and Development Competition and Exhibition, held at the NAF […]
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Jos has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals convicted of illegal mining of solid minerals in the state. According to a statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, Justice Dorcas V. Agishi handed down the judgment, which also includes […]
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non Academic Staff Union of Allied institutions (NASU) has rejected the distribution formula adopted by the Federal Government for the disbursement of the ₦50 billion approved for university-based unions. The fund, which was meant to be shared among […]
Shell Plc has announced a disturbing rise in oil spill incidents in Nigeria, with a 122% increase in operational spills recorded in 2024. According to the company’s 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) reported 20 operational spill incidents of more than 100 kilograms of […]
The Nigerian Army has taken swift and decisive action against one of its own, dismissing Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel from service due to his alleged involvement in armed robbery. This move is a clear indication of the Army’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of discipline and integrity within its ranks. According […]
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results have been released, and many students are left uncertain about their next steps due to the low pass rate. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that some universities will accept JAMB scores as low as 140, 150, and 160. According to […]
