EU Parliament Urges Nigeria to Tackle Insecurity
The European Parliament has called on the Nigerian government to take stronger action to address insecurity, particularly in the country’s Middle Belt, amid growing concerns over attacks on communities in the region. Lawmakers adopted a resolution condemning the killings, with 501 members voting in favour, one against and 86 abstaining. The resolution urged Nigerian authorities […]
Peller, Jarvis Announce August 1 White Wedding
Popular Nigerian TikTok creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, have announced that their white wedding will take place on August 1, 2026. The couple made the announcement in a video shared on their verified social media pages on Saturday, drawing congratulatory messages from fans, fellow content […]
Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in Eastern China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang province late Saturday, bringing winds of up to 144 km/h after authorities evacuated nearly 1.72 million people ahead of the storm, according to state media. The typhoon came ashore in Yuhuan City at about 11:20 p.m. local time and is expected to move northwest while gradually weakening. […]
Prospective Corps Members Divided Over Proposed NYSC Reforms
The Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including extending the orientation camp from three to six weeks, have sparked mixed reactions among prospective and serving corps members. The reforms are intended to strengthen skills acquisition, enhance career development and reposition the NYSC to better meet Nigeria’s evolving development needs. Established […]
JUST IN: Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced their release in a post shared on his verified X account on Friday. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in […]
Moses Simon Recalls Surviving on Garri Before Football Success
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has reflected on the hardships he endured before becoming a professional footballer, revealing that he survived on garri and water for months while pursuing his career. Speaking in an interview with Urban Well Sports published on Thursday, the 29-year-old Paris FC player said he faced hunger, unpaid trials and uncertainty […]
2027: APC Set to Confirm Shettima as Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is meeting with senior party leaders in Abuja to formally confirm Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The meeting is taking place at the Continental Hotel, where party officials are expected to make the announcement […]
OGEPA Urges Ogun Industries to Strengthen Environmental Compliance
The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has called on industries across the state to comply more strictly with environmental regulations, improve corporate social responsibility and adopt sustainable environmental practices. The agency’s General Manager, Kehinde Bello, made the call during a familiarization tour of companies across OGEPA’s three operational zones—Ogun Central, Ogun West and Ogun […]
One Feared Trapped in Kano Building Collapse
At least one person is feared trapped after a two-storey building under construction collapsed on Sultan Road in Kano metropolis on Friday morning. The incident occurred at about 9 a.m., with emergency responders rescuing three people from the rubble while continuing efforts to reach a fourth victim believed to be trapped beneath the debris. Eyewitnesses […]
Oyebanji Approves New Salary, Vehicles for Ekiti Headmasters-General
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved a consolidated salary structure and official vehicles for the state’s three headmasters-general in a move aimed at strengthening the administration of basic education. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, announced the approval in a statement issued on Friday in […]
