Two Killed as Petrol Tanker Ploughs Into Motorcycle on Epe–Ijebu Road in Lagos
Lagos traffic officials arrest tanker driver as authorities blame one-way violation for deadly crash in Epe. A tragic road accident along the…
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Kogi Government Orders Demolition of Suspected ISWAP and Bandits’ Hideouts in Okene
Governor Ododo launches crackdown on terror enclaves following renewed bandit attacks and security intelligence reports. Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has ordered…
Banking Costs Rise as Nigeria Imposes 7.5% VAT on Mobile Transfers and USSD Transactions from Jan 19
New tax regime expands VAT net to selected digital banking services, affecting millions of everyday transactions nationwide. Everyday banking transactions in Nigeria…
Police Arrest Masquerade After Violent Attack Disrupts Burial Ceremony in Anambra Community
Anambra police say viral video-linked assault in Awgbu was unlawful and will not be tolerated as investigations continue. Police in Anambra State…
NDLEA Edo Arrests 462 Suspected Drug Traffickers, Seizes Over 207 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs in 2025
Agency destroys 45 cannabis farms, secures 66 convictions as commander vows tougher crackdown on drug cartels in 2026. The Edo State Command…
Alleged Wike Assassination Plot: Ex-Rivers SSG Tammy Danagogo Skips Police Invitation, Seeks New Date
Former top Rivers official tells police he is out of town as investigators probe leaked call allegedly discussing plan to kill FCT…
“Fight Bandits, Not Students”: Peter Obi Condemns Edo Govt Over Arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University Students
Former Labour Party presidential candidate says jailing protesters while kidnappers roam free undermines democracy and public trust. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour…
Outrage as Akwa Ibom lawmakers consider bill jailing women for affairs with married men
A controversial bill before the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has ignited nationwide debate after proposals emerged to criminalise sexual relationships…
2027 elections: ADC rolls out new leadership, launches membership drive in Borno
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has taken a decisive step towards the 2027 general elections, inaugurating its Transitional Committee…
Banks accused of double stamp duty charges as new tax laws spark outrage in Nigeria
Nigerians are raising fresh concerns over what they describe as double stamp duty deductions by commercial banks, barely days after the country’s…
$2.3bn Brisbane Olympic stadium plan sparks backlash as conservationists warn of ‘heritage loss’
Ambitious plans for a $2.3 billion (£1.8bn) Olympic stadium in Brisbane have ignited fierce debate, with conservation groups and Indigenous advocates warning…
Trump warns US could take Greenland ‘the hard way’, triggering sharp backlash from leaders and allies
President Donald Trump has renewed his controversial push for the United States to acquire Greenland, warning that Washington could pursue the territory…
Goa nightclub fire kills 25 as ‘electrical fireworks’ emerge as possible trigger
A deadly fire at a packed nightclub in India’s coastal state of Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, with officials saying…
Japan welcomes New Year with icy purification ritual as worshippers brave freezing waters in Tokyo
Chanting prayers and steeling their nerves against the cold, dozens of worshippers plunged into ice-filled water at a Tokyo shrine as Japan…
Rising heart-related deaths spark warning from Soludo’s wife as she urges Nigerians to adopt preventive habits
The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has sounded a warning over what she described as a troubling rise…
Nigeria’s healthcare needs urgent regulation’ — Toyin Lawani alleges hospital negligence after surgery
Celebrity fashion entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has renewed calls for stricter regulation of Nigeria’s healthcare sector following allegations of medical negligence at a…