The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, again, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over the recurring incidences of kidnapping and terror attacks in Yorubaland and other parts of the country. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Jare Ajayi, Afenifere said…

A woman has died in a road crash on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, while her 30-year-old daughter survived the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said on Tuesday. The crash occurred at the Ilaje axis inward…

Houston Texas-based Aba Indigene, Prince Allwell Nwandu, has described the forthcoming Umu Aba Reunion Worldwide Convention, scheduled for 24th to 25th July 2026, as a meaningful gathering of Ndị Aba across the world. He said the event is designed to…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja, has said that it arrested a 71-year-old man with 6.35kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of N2.35bn concealed in a Toyota Highlander. The unit also said it intercepted…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections, alongside revised nomination fees. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the adjustments were the outcome of engagements…

A public affairs analyst and tourism advocate, Phil Roberts, has explained why Nigeria’s tourism sites nationwide have remained stagnant despite their huge economic potential for the country. He disclosed this in his remarks at a tourism event on Tuesday. Roberts…

A frontline aspirant for the Nnewi South Constituency II seat in the State House of Assembly, Ambassador Peter Ezenwa, has formally obtained his Expression of Interest Form under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. In a statement on…

The federal government may completely close a carriageway on the Eko Bridge in Lagos State due to damage to about eight piles. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, disclosed this at a press conference on Tuesday in…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has filed a counter-affidavit in opposition to a fresh bail application filed by the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing case before the Kaduna State…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the commencement of a feasibility study for the proposed Azumini–Obeaku seaport and inland waterways corridor project. Otti gave the approval on Tuesday during a meeting with a delegation from China Harbour Engineering Company…

English Premier League leaders Arsenal FC have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The decisive moment came just before half-time, when Bukayo…

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered former Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance and Chief of Staff to the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Mr. Bashir Mohammed Saidu, and his co-defendant, Mr. Ibrahim…

May 5, 2026 10:04 pm Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on May…

President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…

The management of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) on Tuesday condemned the recent physical assault on its personnel and the invasion of its office in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement issued by its Communications Officer,…