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8Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman attempting to travel to India for fibroid surgery with 2.20 kilograms of cocaine in her possession. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos during routine outbound clearance of passengers travelling to Mumbai, India, on a […]
Tragedy struck in Benue State over the weekend as Aondoakaa Yaiyol, the local commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) in Tarka Local Government Area, was reportedly assassinated by unknown gunmen. The incident, though yet to be widely confirmed in national media, has sparked tension and concern across the state, […]
Israel was rocked by fresh waves of Iranian missile strikes on Sunday, triggering widespread destruction across several cities and sending first responders scrambling to rescue civilians trapped under rubble. The attacks, which represent a significant escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, left at least six people dead and dozens more injured. The Israeli military […]
Tragedy struck in Osara, a village in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, when a powerful lightning bolt killed no fewer than 32 cows during a heavy afternoon downpour. The freak incident occurred around noon amid intense rainfall that swept across parts of the state. According to eyewitnesses and local leaders, […]
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella has moved to put an end to speculation about his future by stating firmly that he has no intention of leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer. The 24-year-old, who joined the German club from Southampton in 2023, expressed contentment with his role and life in Germany, declaring that he is […]
Nigerian sprinting star Favour Chukwuka Ofili has formally initiated the process of switching her international sporting allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, in what appears to be a significant move driven by frustration over repeated administrative failures within Nigerian athletics. The application, which was filed with World Athletics on May 31, comes just months ahead […]
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Oko-Oba meat market, one of the largest abattoirs in the state, over mounting concerns about public health violations, environmental hazards, and unacceptable operating practices by market operators. This development was confirmed by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, during […]
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has commended students of Michael Tansi Memorial Secondary School, Aguleri, for winning the National Quiz and Debate Championship, which served as the qualifier for the UK-Nigeria Debate Exchange Programme. Speaking during a reception held in honour of the students, Mrs Soludo described their victory as […]
President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin has urged West African leaders to deepen regional integration, despite ongoing challenges and internal crises affecting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking during a high-level engagement in Abuja, Talon emphasized the importance of maintaining unity and collective progress in the face of recent […]
Renowned philanthropist Alhaji Dahiru Mangal has donated over N80 million through his charitable arm, the Mangal Foundation, to sponsor urology surgeries and treatment for 3,000 vulnerable patients across Katsina State. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Husaaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, said the ongoing medical outreach seeks to ease the […]
