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Iranian officials have apprehended a foreign tanker, accused of smuggling fuel in the Gulf waters, and detained its 17 crew members, as reported by local media on Monday. “Police border guards in Hormozgan province seized a tanker named Phoenix, bearing the flag of a third nation, within Iranian territorial waters,” the ISNA news agency […]
On Monday, individuals suspected to be herdsmen fatally shot three people as they laboured on their farm in the Yelwata region of Benue State. Three others remain in critical condition, suffering from gunshot wounds inflicted during the attack. News of the early morning assault reached the Yelwata community, inciting a protest by local […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed social media claims alleging the demolition of a public park in Abuja, clarifying that its recent enforcement only targeted illegal makeshift structures. FCT Director of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, said the park in question, allocated to Panorama, remains intact, with its playground, gym, and lounge untouched. […]
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the reappointment of Dr Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and named former House of Representatives member Ayo Omidiran as her successor. Dankaka’s tenure was marked by controversies, with internal disputes and allegations of misconduct trailing her leadership. In the shake-up, Tinubu […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at improving broadband and mobile connectivity in underserved and unserved areas across the country. According to the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, the collaboration will prioritise expanding access and closing affordability gaps in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. […]
Staff of the School of Arts, Yaba College of Technology, have honoured Dr. Stella Mofunanya, immediate past Rector of the Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM), for her leadership achievements and contributions to higher education. At a “homecoming” ceremony in Lagos, Mofunanya was recognised as the first female Yabatech alumna to head another institution […]
Academic and non-academic staff of Lagos State University will resume duties on Wednesday, following the suspension of their strike that began on July 31. The decision was reached on Monday during a congress of the Joint Action Committee, which includes ASUU, NASU, SSANU, and NAAT. The industrial action had halted all academic and administrative activities, […]
Super Eagles B captain, Nduka Junior says the team’s Unity Cup triumph has renewed their confidence as they prepare for a decisive African Nations Championship group clash with Sudan today in Zanzibar. Nduka noted that the squad had put recent setbacks — including the 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in Uyo that dented Nigeria’s 2026 World […]
Annabelle Fasuba, daughter of former Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba, ended her girls’ U-15 career in style by winning the 100m and 200m at the England Athletics Age Group Championships. On Saturday, the 13-year-old set a new championship record in the 100m, lowering the mark from 11.82s to 11.73s despite a slow start in the final. […]
Bet9ja has announced unbeaten heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma as its new brand ambassador ahead of his headline fight against Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia. The partnership celebrates Itauma’s Nigerian heritage through his father and his growing global profile. The 19-year-old, who boasts 12 professional wins — 10 by knockout — currently holds the WBO Intercontinental […]
