NUT declares indefinite strike in Oyo over abducted teachers, schoolchildren
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has declared an indefinite strike in Oyo state, demanding urgent rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA by suspected bandits on May…
Police arrest hundreds as PSG fans go wild after Champions League win
Police in France have detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets after Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final.…
2027: Lagos APC picks Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.…
Obi vows to add 10,000MW to power supply in four years if elected
Peter Obi has pledged to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity by at least 10,000 megawatts (MW) within four years, up from the country’s current output of about 4,000MW.…
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices again
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of petrol and diesel, reinforcing its commitment to making refined petroleum products more affordable…
Governors considering N100,000 minimum wage
Nigerian governors have opened discussions on raising the national minimum wage to N100,000. This signals a fresh effort to cushion the impact of rising inflation and worsening economic pressures on…
Nigerian-born Catholic priest convicted in US for sexual assault
A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care, The Guardian reports. Odiong,…
Obi says running mate Kwankwaso will be equal partner
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he will run an inclusive government in partnership with Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, if elected president. The…
Gunmen abduct ex-defence spokesman, wife in Katsina
The military has commenced efforts to secure the release of former Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife, who were abducted by gunmen in…
VIDEO: Abducted Ogbomoso principal’s husband weeps, says wife’s ordeal depressing
Wole Alamu, husband of the abducted Ogbomoso principal, has appealed to Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, to intensify efforts to rescue his wife and other victims in captivity. Alamu…
