Several injured in Kaduna-Abuja train accident
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday, following a collision by the Abuja-Kaduna train. The incident occurred near Asham along the busy rail line connecting Abuja and Kaduna. It was gathered…
23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bomb blast
The Borno state police command says 23 persons have been confirmed dead, with 108 injured, following bomb blasts in three locations in Maiduguri. The bombs, which went off at about…
NLC seeks FG’s intervention as petrol price hits N1,300
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene following the surge in petrol prices to between N1,230 and N1,300 per litre across the country.…
Stop marrying broke women, Pastor Okonkwo tells men
Popular relationship coach and lead pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Kingsley Okonkwo, has sparked a debate on social media after charging men to raise their standards and stop marrying women…
FIFA fines Nigeria, DRC over fans’ misconduct at World Cup playoffs
Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have been sanctioned by FIFA following incidents involving supporters during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match in November.…
Israel destroys plane used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei
The Israeli military said on Monday it had destroyed a plane used by Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at Tehran's Mehrabad airport overnight. It said the aircraft had…
Uber, Bolt driver begin 3-day strike over low fares, rising costs
Ride hailing drivers on the platforms of Uber, Bolt, InDrive, and Lagride in Lagos have commenced a three-day strike over what they described as poor working conditions and unsustainable fares…
Security operatives arrest suspected bandits at Akure airport
Security operatives have arrested four suspected bandits at the Akure airport in Ondo state. In a statement late Sunday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the bandits were…
Tinubu, Starmer to hold high-level talks as UK unveils programme for historic state visit
The government of the United Kingdom has unveiled the official programme for the upcoming state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to…
Why I didn’t panic after losing power – Sanusi
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has explained why he remained calm and steadfast after losing two of the…
