The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised fresh concerns over the use of unsuspecting Nigerians as couriers for illicit drugs, warning citizens against receiving parcels on behalf of individuals abroad. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi,...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has recorded significant progress since he assumed office, despite inheriting deep-rooted challenges in security, infrastructure, and social development. The governor spoke at a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian...
A former governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has said he was not consulted before Governor Abdullahi Sule publicly identified his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship race. Sule had recently named Senator Aliyu Ahmed Wadada as his choice...
At least seven people have died and 60 others sustained injuries in separate road accidents recorded in Ogun and Kano states. In Ogun, a crash along the Sagamu–Siun–Abeokuta Expressway at the Onipepeye axis on Saturday claimed three lives and left...
Security operatives have rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted by gunmen in Benue State, bringing relief after days of uncertainty. The Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, confirmed the development early Sunday, stating that the victims would be brought to Makurdi...
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a strong weekly performance, with investors gaining N8.661 trillion amid heightened trading activity. The market capitalisation rose by 6.60 per cent to N139.827 trillion from N131.166 trillion. The NGX All-Share Index climbed by 6.57 per...
The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has directed primary and secondary school teachers to begin an indefinite strike on Monday, April 20, 2026. The union gave the directive in...
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi gifted the club's new coach a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids with a brace including a spectacular late winner in front of 75,000 Major League Soccer (MLS) fans on Saturday. Shifted to Denver's giant...
Industrial action by staff of Lufthansa has disrupted international flights, leaving several Nigerian passengers stranded and forcing some to spend the night at airports in Europe. The disruption, caused by strikes involving pilots and cabin crew, affected major German hubs...
Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history after a 2-2 draw in a gripping final in Seville on Saturday. After Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez...