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FG Evacuates 111 More Nigerians From South Africa
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has evacuated another 111 distressed Nigerians from South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks, bringing the total number of returnees under the ongoing exercise…
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US Report Raises Fresh Concerns Over Human Trafficking In Nigeria
By Opeyemi Adelakun The United States has identified persistent human trafficking challenges in Nigeria, highlighting alleged official complicity, weak victim protection and the continued use of children by terrorist groups. The concerns…
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Presidency Keeps Mum Over Unverified Social Media Claims Linking Tinubu to Cancer Diagnosis
LAGOS — The Presidency has not publicly responded to unverified social media claims linking President Bola Tinubu to an alleged cancer diagnosis. The claims gained attention after commentator and former journalist Kemi…
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Fresh Floods Hit Nepal, Sweeping Away Homes and Bridges
By Paul Joseph Fresh flooding in Nepal has swept away houses and suspension bridges, damaged a hydropower project and left five people missing, as rescue operations continue in the affected communities. The…
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Boxing Legend Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Dies At 69
By Paul Joseph Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gomez, a former three-weight world champion renowned for his devastating punching power, has died at the age of 69. Gomez’s death was confirmed…
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Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Plan Unworkable – Presidency
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Presidency has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposed production subsidy on petrol, arguing that Nigeria lacks sufficient freely available crude oil to sustain the policy. Special Adviser to…
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NDLEA Arrests 83-year-old Woman With Meth, Colorado In Nationwide Drug Raids
By Opeyemi Adelakun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado in Abia State, less than a year after…
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Parents of Freed NYSC Members Say Ransom Contributions Have Been Refunded
By George Omagbemi IBADAN — October 11, 2026. The parents of one of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have confirmed that the ₦6 million…
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Kenyan Presidential Aspirant Warns Dangote Over Proposed Refinery
By George Omagbemi NAIROBI — October 11, 2026. Kenyan presidential aspirant Patrick Osoi has warned Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote against proceeding with his proposed oil refinery project in Kenya, saying he would…
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Aiyedatiwa, Deji of Akure, Senators to Attend Omoluorogbo Grammar School’s 50th Anniversary
By Opeyemi Adelakun Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Deji of Akureland, senators and other prominent personalities are expected to attend the 50th anniversary of Omoluorogbo Grammar School, Akure, as the…
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Benue APC Supporters Injured in Road Accident En Route to Lafia Rally
By George Omagbemi LAFIA — October 11, 2026. Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Benue State sustained injuries on Saturday after two vehicles conveying party members collided in Lafia,…
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Portugal Opens Door for Ronaldo’s Return in November
By George Omagbemi LISBON — October 11, 2026. The president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença, has expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Portugal’s national team in November,…