The Lagos State Police Command says it has confirmed the identity of officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in the state and has consequently detained them.
The police officers attached to the Area H Command, Ogudu, Lagos...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially ended its 50 per cent fare reduction on passenger train services, which ran nationwide during the yuletide period.
The discount concluded on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the NRC announced on Monday.
The corporation said...
The Gombe State government has announced an immediate ban on scrap metal trading, locally known as Bola Jari, citing rising security threats and the alleged involvement of some operators in criminal activities.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya presided over the decision...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a major support package for military veterans and members of the Nigerian Legion as part of activities leading up to the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The gesture, announced on Monday during a...
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering retirement from professional boxing following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and team members.
The 36-year-old former world heavyweight champion — who survived the crash...
Pastor Chris Okafor, the Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, did not appear for a scheduled police interview concerning allegations of multiple rape and other serious offences, sources have confirmed.
The Lagos State Police Command had summoned...
The naira opened the week with further appreciation against the United States dollar at the official market, trading at N1,429.30 on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira gained N1.54.
This...
Victor Osimhen showed visible frustration during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at Fes Sports Complex on Monday, raising concerns in the Super Eagles’ round-of-16 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash.
Osimhen, who scored twice, reacted after Ademola Lookman missed a...
Popular Nigerian DJ and musician, Florence Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has announced a temporary break from social media as she begins the new year with a 21-day biblical fast.
DJ Cuppy announced this via a Facebook post on...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, describing such claims as “false and misleading.”
The refinery confirmed that production remains stable, uninterrupted, and sufficient to meet market demand.
In a statement on Monday, the refinery...
