President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the Africa-France Summit scheduled to open later on Monday. The Airbus A330-200 conveying the President landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at about 12:15 a.m. local time on Monday,…

Nigerian stocks advanced further last week, adding 1 per cent on the back of increased demand for Industrial Goods shares. The benchmark equity interest has returned 57.3 per cent, barely four months into the year, highlighting a robust investor confidence…

The women of Umuariaga community in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State have alleged that the State government is planning to use their farm land for a smart city housing estate, without their knowledge and consent. The women, who…

US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asian trade on Monday. Iran had on Sunday responded to Washington’s…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has declared his interest to contest for the Imo West Senatorial District seat in 2027. Mr Uzodimma, who is serving his second term as governor, announced this in a post on his X handle…

Human rights group, Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to launch an independent investigation into the death of six civilians reportedly killed during a military airstrike in Niger State. In a statement issued on Monday, the organization condemned the…

The Federal Government has introduced stringent new measures to combat drug and substance abuse in secondary schools, including mandatory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for those who repeatedly test positive after undergoing treatment and rehabilitation procedures. Under the…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declined to confirm whether the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was formally screened at the party’s ongoing governorship aspirants screening exercise, deepening uncertainty over the political future of the governor amid his…

A public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has called on the World Bank to apologize to Nigerians over alleged delays in loan approvals and disbursements, warning that legal action may follow if this is not done. Shehu made the statement on Sunday…

The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State, has expelled four undergraduates and rusticated one student over offences ranging from alleged lesbianism and physical assault to cyber-related misconduct. The sanctions followed investigations conducted by the…

The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations circulating in a viral social media video claiming that a 14-year-old boy identified as Michael Adekunle was unlawfully arrested and detained without trial at the Kirikiri custodial facility. In a statement issued by…

Team Nigeria will depart for Ghana today ahead of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with a 41-athlete contingent set to represent the country at the six-day competition beginning on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. According to the Athletics…

The Nigerian Navy has announced that, under the framework of Operation Delta Sentinel, it has maintained its offensive against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities. This was evidenced by the recovery of approximately 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined…

Gunmen have opened fire on the head office of a local security outfit, codenamed OSPAC, at Erema Street in Omoku town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, injuring one officer. OSPAC is the acronym for Onelga Security and Peace…

Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, met with chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Omokri disclosed the encounter via his X handle on Sunday, writing, “Peter Obi and I exchanging…