IEDPU Celebrates Emir Sulu-Gambari’s Return from Overseas Trip
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union has welcomed the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CON, following his return from a two-month annual vacation in Turkey. In a statement, the National President of the union, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, described the monarch’s return to Ilorin as a positive development, noting that residents of the […]
SERAP, NGE Urge Tinubu, Governors to Protect Journalists, Tackle Insecurity
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have called on the administration of Bola Tinubu, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently safeguard press freedom and address worsening insecurity across parts of northern Nigeria. The call was made in a joint statement to mark World […]
D’Tigress End U.S. Tour with Heavy Loss to Indiana Fever
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, concluded their United States tour with a 105–57 defeat to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game, played before a crowd of over 10,000 fans, saw the Fever dominate from the opening quarter, establishing control through superior ball movement, spacing, and transition play. Indiana raced to a […]
JAMB to Set 2026 Admission Cut-Off Marks at May 11 Policy Meeting
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions will take place on May 11, where key decisions on admission processes for the 2026/2027 academic session will be finalised. According to a statement by the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the meeting will be held at the Body of Benchers […]
Sokoto Police Debunk Viral Claim of Officer Escorting Hisbah Commander
The Sokoto State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral claim alleging that a Superintendent of Police was seen escorting a Hisbah commander in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command described the circulating post on X and other platforms as misleading, noting that the image being shared was taken out […]
Outrage in Lagos as 10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Dies After Abuse, Neglect
Residents of the Igando area of Lagos have been left in shock following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl, identified as Faith, under circumstances suggesting prolonged abuse and neglect. The incident, which occurred on Jemesi Papa Street in Egan, has drawn widespread outrage after neighbours alleged that the child suffered weeks of maltreatment before […]
NDLEA Arrests Two Octogenarians, Others in Nationwide Drug Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men, aged 83 and 78, alongside several other suspects in a series of coordinated anti-drug operations across multiple states. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the arrests were made following intelligence-led raids targeting illicit drug […]
Nigeria Records N5.13tn Oil Revenue Windfall Amid Global Price Surge
Nigeria recorded an estimated N5.13tn windfall in oil revenue within two months, driven largely by a sharp rise in global crude prices linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed earnings far above the Federal Government’s 2026 budget assumptions, which were based on a benchmark oil price of $64.85 per barrel, […]
Motorists in Abuja Decry Rising Petrol Prices, Demand Urgent Government Intervention
Motorists in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have intensified calls for urgent government action following a fresh surge in petrol prices, which they say is worsening economic hardship and disrupting transportation across Abuja. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday show that fuel prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. While petrol previously […]
Kwara Police Vow Justice After Deadly Camp Attack
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, has pledged to deploy operational, intelligence, and tactical resources to track down those responsible for the attack on a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo, Kaiama Local Government Area. At least three police officers were killed in the Saturday assault, while several others sustained injuries. Condemning […]
