Police arrest man who beat 65-year-old father to death in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father, Adone Peter, to death during a domestic dispute in Oda Community,…
US now actively in counterterrorism cooperation with Nigeria, says Rubio
United States secretary of state, Marco Rubio has said that his country is actively involved in counterterrorism cooperation with the Nigerian government and security forces. Rubio spoke on Wednesday in…
Ebola response gaining ground in DR Congo with 344 confirmed cases – WHO
Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general (DG) of the World Health Organisation (WHO), says efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are beginning to catch up with…
World Cup 2026: Key dates from the opening match to the final
From must-watch games to the grand finale, here’s a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule. From superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and…
Nigerians to pay more for soft drinks as Senate approves new tax regime
The prices of soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages may increase after the Senate approved a new excise duty regime that replaces the current flat-rate tax with a percentage-based…
61 opposition reps nominate APP’s Ikenga Ugochinyere as minority leader
Sixty-one members of the House of Representatives have nominated Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, better known as Ikenga Ugochinyere, as minority leader of the lower legislative chamber. Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato north/Ideato…
NERC orders compensation for Band A customers affected by power supply shortfalls
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a compensation scheme for eligible Band A customers affected by electricity supply shortfalls between February and March 2026, following widespread generation constraints…
Gunmen attack Ogbomoso immigration office, cart away rifle, ammunition
The Oyo state police command says gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport office in Ogbomoso on Tuesday, carting away a rifle, ammunition and other valuables. In a statement…
Police begin manhunt as gunmen kidnap Adelabu’s sister, twin nephews
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Busayo John-Paul, and her…
School abduction: Oyo Assembly rejects negotiation with bandits
The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, rejected suggestions and calls that the state government should negotiate with the bandits who abducted teachers and students during the coordinated…
