Europe Heatwave Shatters Temperature Records
Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic recorded their highest-ever temperatures on Saturday as an intense heatwave continued to sweep across Europe, setting new national records and prompting authorities to issue warnings. Germany’s national weather service (DWD) said a provisional temperature of 41.5C was recorded at the Drewitz weather station in eastern Germany, surpassing the previous […]
UN Warns 6.8 Million Affected by Venezuela Quakes
The United Nations has warned that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, as the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the estimate was based on population and damage assessments, with nearly two million people in Caracas […]
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims during a military operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The rescue operation took place on Thursday after troops intercepted three suspected terrorists riding motorcycles in the area, according to security analyst Bakatsine in a post shared on X on […]
Ogun Coastal Highway to Boost Deep Sea Port
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said the 28-kilometre section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway passing through Ogun State will be completed before the end of 2026, describing the project as a major catalyst for the proposed Ogun Deep Sea Port and other strategic investments. The governor made the announcement while commissioning the reconstructed Gao-Ibiade […]
Kano APC Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to securing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensuring the All Progressives Congress (APC) records a sweeping victory in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the declaration during an interactive meeting with elected and appointed government officials at the Coronation Hall, […]
NNPCL Cuts Petrol Price by N50 Per Litre in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol by N50 per litre at its retail outlets in Abuja, marking its second price adjustment in four days. A market survey on Saturday showed that NNPCL filling stations at Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6 (Berger) are now dispensing petrol at […]
12 Schools Reach KW-IRS Tax Quiz Semi-Finals
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has concluded the preliminary stages of the 2026 Tax Club Quiz Competition, with 12 schools advancing to the semi-finals. The preliminary rounds, held from June 23 to June 26, followed a virtual mock test organised by the […]
WPU Group Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
The Working People United (WPU) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid in 2027, arguing that despite the hardships caused by ongoing economic reforms, continuity is necessary to achieve long-term national stability and growth. Speaking at the group’s Good Governance Summit 2026 in Abuja on Thursday, National Coordinator Prince William Akporehe said the administration’s […]
Suspect Planned to ‘Teach Her Lesson’ – Ogun Police
The Ogun State Police Command says the prime suspect in the killing of former OGTV broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, confessed that the attack was planned to “teach her a lesson” over alleged grievances from his time as her employee. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during […]
Remi Tinubu’s Business Advice Sparks Online Reactions
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has drawn mixed reactions on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider low-capital businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli as a means of earning a living. Speaking after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with wives of state governors at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu said […]
