Sokoto cleric stabbed after Friday prayer, attacker killed by mob
A prominent Islamic cleric in Sokoto State, Malam Musa Lukuwa, was stabbed in the stomach shortly after leading Friday congregational…
FUTO confirms release of abducted students
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, has confirmed safe release of two female students who were abducted on campus on…
Obi condemns killing of Kano social media commentator
Mr Peter Obi, 2027 Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the killing of social media commentator,…
NIS extends UK passport intervention exercise to Oct. 3
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in London and Manchester is progressing smoothly despite initial…
Atiku saved Tinubu from Obasanjo in 2003, ex-VP aide claims
The political battle that nearly ended President Bola Tinubu’s governorship of Lagos State in 2003 has resurfaced, with the Senior…
OPay arrest: Nigerians divided over Hafsat’s alleged fake notice as legal debate grows
The arrest of an X user, Abubakar, over the circulation of a fake notice claiming that OPay Digital Services Limited…
NHRC demands probe, justice for slain Kano commentator
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded a prompt and transparent investigation into the killing of Kano public commentator, Ibrahim…
National Assembly begins boycott of South African parliamentary activities
Nigeria’s National Assembly has ordered lawmakers and its officials to stop participating in parliamentary engagements with South African authorities, escalating…
Customs seizes narcotics, drones, others worth billions at Apapa Port
By Wale Adebisi and Aisha Cole The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted narcotics, controlled pharmaceuticals, drones and expired goods…
Lassa Fever: Oyo records 131 suspected cases, six confirmed, one death — Health Commissioner
By Ibukun Emiola Oyo State has recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever cases from January to Sept. 10, 2026 with six…
