The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the arrest of five suspected bandits and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a series of operations carried out between September 20 and 28, 2025. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development in a statement issued on […]
A lone truck accident along the Jebba-Ilorin Expressway in Kwara State on Monday has left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to eyewitnesses, the truck, which was reportedly heading towards Ilorin, lost control and veered off the road before crashing. The impact of the accident led to the […]
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has announced that no Nigerian film will be submitted for consideration in the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the 96th Academy Awards scheduled for 2026. The committee, which is responsible for selecting Nigeria’s entry for the prestigious awards, made the decision after its deliberations […]
The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor, reporter, and producer with ARISE News Channel. Maduagwu, fondly known by colleagues as Sommie, was killed in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, during an armed robbery attack at […]
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a revolutionary medical adhesive, described as “bone glue,” that can heal fractures within minutes and potentially transform orthopaedic surgery worldwide. The adhesive, known as Bone-02, was created by a research group led by Dr. Lin Xianfeng, associate chief orthopaedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in […]
FIFA has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup 2026 qualifier, overturning the result of their March match against Lesotho and awarding the victory to the latter. In its ruling, FIFA confirmed that midfielder Teboho Mokoena should have been suspended after accumulating two yellow cards […]
U.S. President, Donald Trump on Monday reignited his push to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States, a move he claims is necessary to protect American jobs and revive Hollywood. In a statement posted on his Truth Social account, Trump accused foreign governments of “stealing” the U.S. movie industry by […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for seeking a permanent seat for Nigeria on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) while the country continues to grapple with widespread insecurity. In a statement reported on Tuesday, the opposition party described the government’s international lobbying efforts as misplaced, arguing […]
A video circulating on social media has drawn attention to a reported confrontation between a local vigilante group and an armed gang said to be terrorizing communities in Achalla, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. In the footage, which was posted online with a viewer discretion warning, a cache of weapons and […]
Authorities across Spain have closed schools and public spaces as torrential rains and storm warnings raise fears of renewed flooding in several regions already battered by severe weather. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has placed parts of the country under orange and red alerts, forecasting heavy downpours, flash floods, and strong winds. Local officials […]
