The Kogi State Government has confirmed the killing of Kachala Batijo, a suspected bandit leader accused of masterminding the recent attack on Government Secondary School (GSS), Iluke, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and…

Former Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, diplomat Moudjib Djinadou, and Dimas Garba have called on African leaders and citizens to embrace self-rediscovery as a pathway to the continent’s progress, arguing that decades of reliance…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello seeking to strike out charges filed against him in an alleged N110.4 billion fraud case brought by…

Agricultural mechanisation is critical to increasing food production, improving productivity and strengthening Nigeria’s food security efforts, the Chief Executive Officer of Agcoms International Trading Limited, Okoli Chijioke, has said. Chijioke stated this in a statement issued by Agcoms on Tuesday,…

Two people, including a police officer, have been reportedly killed after gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State. The attack occurred late Monday night and resulted in a gun battle…

The National Emergency Management Agency, Imo State office, on Tuesday, began sensitisation in markets to check against flooding and environmental hazards. NEMA South-East Zonal Director, Walson Ibarakumo, told traders at the Relief Market, Owerri, that the agency had begun sensitisation…

Ericsson’s June 2026 Mobility Report says the number of global 5G mobile subscriptions rose to 3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting growing demand for advanced connectivity worldwide. The Ericsson report, released on Tuesday, showed that 162 million…

United States President Donald Trump has explained the reasons for his admistration’s broader efforts to tighten immigation policies, especially on third-world countries. This was made known in a post on his Truth Social, renewing his criticism of immigration on Tuesday.…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday revoked the bail it granted Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, over his absence from cyberbullying trial. Trial judge, Mohammed Umar, in a ruling on an oral application made by the…

The Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, has said modern hydrography remains the bedrock of Nigeria’s maritime safety, ocean governance and environmental protection. He warned that the country must…

The Anambra State Government says a 10-year-old boy who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Anambra was currently receiving treatment under the state government’s protection. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Esther Onyekesi, disclosed this while speaking…

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram, 1448 A.H. He noted that the migration of…

Tunisia have become the first nation to change coaches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing Sabri Lamouchi less than 48 hours after a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden and appointing renowned tournament specialist Hervé Renard in a desperate bid…

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on local and international investors to embrace sustainable financing models for the electrification of Nigeria’s healthcare facilities. The Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Power, Clement Ezeorah, in a statement…

Accord Party has rejected the Federal High Court judgement ordering the de-registration of five political parties, describing the ruling as a travesty of justice. The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, said this in a statement on Monday in…