Lagos, Nigeria — A student of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) has been tragically killed in what authorities suspect to be a cult-related attack, shortly after completing his examinations on Tuesday. The incident occurred near the institution’s back gate, where the unidentified student was reportedly confronted by a group of assailants who shot him at…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been drawn into Group D alongside Mozambique and Rwanda for the upcoming 2025 AfroBasket Championship. The announcement, made ahead of the highly anticipated tournament scheduled to hold in Côte d’Ivoire from July 26 to August 3, sets the stage for a competitive showdown as…
Eruwa, Oyo State — A 28-year-old electrician tragically lost his life on Wednesday while attempting to fix an electrical fault on an active power line in Odo Babaode, located in Eruwa, the administrative center of Ibarapa East Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Mr. Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was in attendance as the National Economic Council (NEC) resumed deliberations in Abuja after a nine-week hiatus. The high-level policy meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, convened on Thursday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, drawing participation from governors of the…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday revealed that the forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was underway. Also, as the ripple effects of United States’ reciprocal tariffs continue to reverberate across the globe, causing uncertainties, Edun asserted that the cocktail of…
Katsina state,Nigeria: Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has launched the Katsina Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA), a strategic initiative aimed at driving climate infrastructure investments and promoting sustainable development throughout the state. During the Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit in Abuja, Governor Radda described the KAGGA as a key turning point in the…
VATICAN CITY , Nigeria — Nearly 50,000 mourners have visited St. Peter’s Basilica in less than 24 hours to pay tribute to Pope Francis, whose body lies in state following his death earlier this week, the Vatican confirmed. Originally scheduled to close at midnight on Wednesday (22:00 GMT), the basilica extended its public viewing hours…
NiMet – An industrial action by aviation labour unions over the failure of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) management to acquiesce to the demands of its workers impacted flight operations yesterday. News investigations revealed that domestic airlines operated their flights but some travellers experienced delays to some destinations. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which monitored…
Nigeria: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disputed claims made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who recently stated that 150 million Nigerians now have access to adequate electricity with a generation of 5,500MW NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, criticized the minister’s statement, asserting that it misrepresents the reality of the country’s power supply….
Nigeria – The federal government has said it is committed to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of retired Nigerian workers. It said that while a number of policy reforms have been implemented to address challenges affecting workers during retirement, the present administration is pursuing other initiatives meant to improve life of pensioners. In another related…
Nigeria: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council is assessing the future of its operations, including the potential relocation of institutions and agencies currently situated in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, after the three nations formally withdrew from the regional bloc This development was revealed in a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant…
Nigerians – As part of its outreach to improving public health through education, the National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to live healthier lifestyles as a way of protecting their liver. The call was made on the agency’s social media handles as part of the celebration of the World Liver Day. In a detailed advisory…
Katsina state,Nigeria: Katsina State Governor Dr. Dikko Umar Radda has expressed full backing for the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy’s efforts to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage and promote the country’s creative industry Governor Radda made the declaration during a courtesy visit to Hajia Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture,…
Marwa – Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed worry over substance abuse, saying one in seven Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 now use drugs. Marwa, however, explained that the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples…
Kwara state,Nigeria: Gunmen launched a deadly attack on Ilesha Baruba Motor Park in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving six people dead and two others critically injured. The assailants, said to be ten in number, opened fire indiscriminately at a relaxation spot within the park, according to the spokesperson for the Kwara State…
Nigeria: The post-Eid-el-Fitr workweek has begun, with civil servants across the country resuming duties after the holidays However, a visit to the Federal Secretariat in Abuja revealed a low turnout of workers, with some offices locked and car parks quieter than usual. Some workers attributed the low attendance to ongoing annual leave, while others seemed…
Lagos, Nigeria — Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has responded to widespread online ridicule over his spoken English with a fiery comeback, emphasising legacy over language. In a viral video clip from a recent public gathering, the transport union boss addressed critics who mocked a slip he made while speaking English, particularly his…
Abuja, Nigeria — The FCT Police Command, in collaboration with the Air Force, successfully rescued a Chinese national who was abducted on April 18, 2025, in Abuja. The victim, employed by Panda Supermarket in Jabi, was kidnapped by two men identified as Abdul Rahim Imman Chindo and Ahmed Suleiman, both of Sunbelt Textile, Sharanda Kano….
Nigeria – Following the annual death toll in Nollywood, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has called for national prayers. The guild made the call following the death of two actors on a movie set in Owerri, the Imo State capital. News reports that a popular filmmaker, Stanley Ontop had shared a video capturing four…
FIFA Club World Cup – Willian Estevão will join Chelsea after the FIFA Club World Cup in June. This was disclosed by Estevão’s agent Andre Cury during a recent interview with AS. “He will join Chelsea after the Club World Cup,” Cury said. “He’s a world class player. He’s so good, he will make history…
Nigeria — A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has blasted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to endear him to his coalition campaign. George said he was disappointed at Atiku’s move, stressing that the former Vice President ignored his party members to discuss…
US – Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and verbal attack against the Federal Reserve sent investors snapping up the safe haven asset. The precious metal reached an all-time high $3,500.10 an ounce before pulling back to $3,467.87. Gold has hit a series of record…
Lagos, Nigeria — The 17-year-old boy who gained national attention after standing in front of the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 election campaign, Quadri Alabi, has revealed a harrowing experience of being detained and made to clean faeces all day at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi made…
US – The dollar on Tuesday marked a fresh low against the yen and hovered around multi-year lows versus the euro and the Swiss franc as the attacks of US President Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve raised concerns about the central bank’s independence. Debating on the development, analysts said the dollar was left in…
African – As the Catholic world continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, preparations are underway for one of the Church’s most sacred and secretive processes; the election of a new pope. Cardinals from across the globe are set to enter the Sistine Chapel for the conclave, where they will select the next pontiff…
Nigeria – Legendary musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has come out to state that he is alive and well, in a bid to debunk reports about his death. The 83-year-old dispelled the rumours in a video released on Tuesday morning. Singing in a mixture of English, Yoruba and Pidgin English, Obey-Fabiyi said: “Hello, my name is…
US – Harvard sued US President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets,…
Pope – The following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. 1936 December 17 – Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants. 1969 December 13 – Ordained a priest. 1973 July 31 – Becomes…
Pope Francis – Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 years. Confirming his demise, the Vatican said Pope Francis died in his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Catholic church, said he died at exactly 7:35 am. Below are things to know about Pope…
Nigeria – Onah urged those in government positions to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians, especially Christians, not just sending them mere Easter wishes. Onah, who likened the sufferings of Christians to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, in his Easter homily delivered on Sunday at the St Theresa’s Cathedral, Nsukka, Enugu State, lamented that Christians…
Pope – The following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. 1936 December 17 – Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants. 1969 December 13 – Ordained a priest. 1973 July 31 – Becomes…
