Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raid
Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, confirmed this…
Single mum arrested for killing twin sister, daughter in Enugu
A single mum identified as Oluchukwu Odo has been taken into custody in Enugu State for allegedly killing her twin sister and daughter in the process. Although our correspondent…
‘Nigeria on auto-pilot’: Atiku, Bode George slam Tinubu, Shettima foreign trips
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have embarked on separate foreign trips, sparking criticism from opposition figures who argue that Nigeria is being left “on auto-pilot.” On…
Akpabio disowns rally in his honour
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has distanced himself from a planned rally purportedly organised in his name by a group known as the Progressive Peoples’ Resolution (PPR). The group is…
Natasha Akpoti: I’ll present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio at the right time
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, says she will present evidence to support her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Thursday during her…
Independence Bridge in Lagos will reopen by 3pm on Friday – Umahi
David Umahi, the minister of works, says the Independence Bridge in Lagos will reopen to commuters by Friday afternoon. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Thursday evening, the minister assured…
Kidnappers used us as human shields – Ex-NYSC DG
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, who regained freedom from kidnappers’ den on Wednesday after being held for 56 days, has recounted his harrowing experience…
Super Eagles drop out of Africa’s top five in FIFA rankings, move up to 43rd globally
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been ranked as the 43rd-best national team in the latest FIFA rankings. According to the rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles moved…
UEFA president slams FIFA’s 64 team world cup as ‘bad idea’
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday it would be “a bad idea” for FIFA to expand the World Cup to 64 nations for the 2030 tournament. The 2026…
Seplat Energy joins EITI as supporting company
Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, in 2024, became a registered Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Supporting Company, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and global best practices.…
