Iran missiles hit Israel’s Tel Aviv, Haifa as battle escalates
Iranian missiles have struck Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week’s G7 meeting that the conflict between the…
2027: Disquiet in APC over Tinubu, Shettima joint ticket
North-East stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, at a meeting in Gombe, Gombe State, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for re-election in 2027.…
Appeal Court overturns Emefiele’s asset forfeiture order
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to…
Police fire tear gas at residents protesting killings in Benue
Police operatives in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, have dispersed protesters using tear gas during a demonstration against renewed attacks in the state. The protest, held at the Wurukum…
Dangote refinery to begin free fuel distribution August 15 as tanker drivers threaten strike
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin a nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel starting from August 15. This was as fears of fuel scarcity mounted in…
Ado Aleru, wanted bandit kingpin, attends peace meeting in Katsina
Ado Aleru, a wanted bandit leader, has resurfaced at a peace meeting in Bichi community, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state. Aleru, who has been on the police watchlist since…
UK court jails Nigerian for kissing patient at care home
A court in the United Kingdom has sentenced one Adewale Kudabo, a York hospital worker who sexually assaulted a patient, to one year in jail. Alex Menary, the judge,…
Owa Haastrup consoles Oba Abolarin on wife’s death
The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has condoled with Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke-Ila in Osun State,…
Nigeria’s Usman defeats Buckley in UFC main event
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman (21-4) picked up his first win in more than three years at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Atlanta, United States of America. This…
Davido pulls out of 50 Cent’s UK concert
Nigerian music superstar Davido has announced he will no longer be performing at 50 Cent’s upcoming concert in London, which also features R&B legend Mary J. Blige. The concert,…
