I told kidnappers to kill my brothers rather than pay N300m ransom – Gov Lawal
Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, said he refused to pay a N300 million ransom when his brothers were abducted in 2019. The governor spoke in Abuja on Thursday at…
Court upholds FCCPC’s power to probe airline ticket pricing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket pricing, ruling that the…
Police to arraign two for smoking on Air Peace flight
The Airport Police Command, Lagos, has said it will arraign two passengers for allegedly smoking and engaging in unruly conduct aboard an Air Peace flight from South Africa to…
Battle of Badminton Champs holds in Lagos
By Maxim Uzoatu It is billed to be a pulsating battle at the Kabal & Co First Annual Badminton Tournament 2026 at Lagos Country Club, Ikeja slated for July…
Iran hits US military targets in Gulf, prepares to bury slain leader
Iranian armed forces targeted U.S. military infrastructure in neighbouring Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, putting further strain on a three-week-old…
FULL LIST: US publishes names, photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported for crimes
The United States government has published the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians it said will be deported over criminal convictions. The list was published on the website of the…
NASCO appeals judgment on Lagos land, warns against transactions pending outcome
NASCO Town Limited has appealed the judgment of the Lagos State High Court voiding the Federal Government's acquisition of about 292 hectares of land and has warned members of…
Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising prices of essential goods will deepen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved macroeconomic stability. It, however, maintained growth forecasts…
NiMet forecasts rain, thunderstorms, flood risk across Nigeria on Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across most parts of Nigeria on Thursday, warning that some areas could also experience localized flooding. The agency…
Reps backs Senate’s call to end ‘repentant terrorists’ rehabilitation
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to end the rehabilitation of repentant terrorists. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Ademorin Kuye, lawmaker representing…
