Kwara NUJ Correspondents Chapel Excos visit, endorse Emirate Radio 98.5 FM
By Taofeeqoh Bello The leadership of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Emirate Radio 98.5 FM, Ilorin, in a move aimed at fostering collaboration and promoting growth within the media landscape. Led by its Chairman, Alhaji Biola Azeez, the union expressed […]
Arik Air Flight Makes Safe Diversion After Engine Issue
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reported that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, experienced an in-flight engine problem on Wednesday but safely diverted to Benin Airport. According to NSIB, the flight crew detected abnormal readings on one of the engines during the […]
Trump To Host Netanyahu Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, as rising tensions in the Middle East and renewed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme dominate the agenda. Netanyahu is expected to press for a deal that would halt Iran’s uranium enrichment and curb its support for proxy groups […]
FG Orders NAFDAC To Halt Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also instructed the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the matter. The directive was contained […]
Nine Killed In School Shooting In Western Canada
Nine people were killed and 27 others injured in a shooting at a secondary school and a nearby residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday. Police said the suspected gunman was later found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said officers responded to reports of […]
João Pedro Makes Premier League History For Chelsea
Chelsea forward João Pedro became the fourth Brazilian in Premier League history to score 10 or more league goals in consecutive seasons after finding the net in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United. The 24-year-old reached the milestone following his move to Chelsea from Brighton in 2025, continuing a streak of consistent scoring that now […]
BREAKING NEWS…….AbdulRazaq Inaugurates Committee To Support Woro Attack Victims
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated a seven-member intervention committee to coordinate support for victims and survivors of the recent terrorist attack on Woro community in the state. The governor said the committee is mandated to engage directly with affected families, community leaders and residents to assess urgent needs, including medical care, rehabilitation, livelihood […]
Oluwo Warns Tinubu Against Foreign Role In Security
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing foreign interests to influence Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly in engagements involving the administration of United States President Donald Trump. The Osun monarch also condemned the continued killing of innocent villagers by bandits and warned against what he described as the […]
Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway Partially Closed For Four-Week Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway for four weeks to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to rehabilitate deteriorated sections of the road. The closure, set to begin on Wednesday, February 11, will affect both inbound and outbound lanes between U-Turn Bus Stop and Sango Tollgate, according to […]
Senate Names 12 Members For Electoral Act Conference Committee
The Senate has appointed a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following widespread controversy over recent changes to the bill. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, naming Senator Simon Lalong as chairman. Other members are Senators Orji […]
