Trump warns NATO of ‘very bad’ future if allies fail to help reopen Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that NATO could face a “very bad” future if allied countries fail to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. In a brief interview with the Financial Times, Trump said that while the United States has supported Ukraine in its war with Russia,...
Police arrest two customs officers over killing of driver in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service over a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a driver in Osogbo. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, the Customs officers were apprehended following the incident which occurred in the Dada Estate area of...
FULL LIST: ‘One Battle After Another’ dominates 98th Oscars, wins best picture
The film emerged as the biggest winner at the held Sunday night in , taking home the prestigious Best Picture award. The movie also secured Best Director for , along with Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing, cementing its dominance at the ceremony. Another major contender was , directed by , which entered the awards with the highest number of...
Family apologises after viral bullying video at Edo school
The family of a student implicated in a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, has issued a public apology to the victim and his family. The apology follows the circulation of a disturbing video showing several male students assaulting a fellow student who was lying on the ground, while another student recorded the incident. In response to the...
Boko Haram attacks military outpost in Borno
Boko Haram attacks military outpost in Born Suspected fighters of Boko Haram launched an attack on a military outpost in Ajilari, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, in the early hours of Monday. Sources said the terrorists struck the Ajilari Cross area at about 12:30 a.m., while another group simultaneously engaged troops at a military base in Baga. Security sources indicated that the...
Kano dissolves higher education ministry
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the merger of the state’s Ministry of Higher Education with the Kano State Ministry of Education as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and accelerate reforms in the education sector. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Following the restructuring, the...
Tinubu directs nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group backing his administration, to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the group and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Uzodinma, the initiative is aimed at promoting...
NDPC warns against unauthorised public video sharing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has cautioned social media users and content creators against recording and sharing images or videos of members of the public without their consent, warning that such actions could attract legal sanctions. The warning was issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which raised concerns over the growing trend of individuals filming unsuspecting members of...
Togo seeks increased electricity supply from Nigeria
The government of Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity imports from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet rising energy demand and extend stable power supply to newly connected customers across the country. The proposal was discussed during a strategic meeting between the management of NDPHC and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET),...
Fire destroys 10 shops at Terminus Market in Jos
A fire outbreak on Saturday night destroyed more than 10 shops at the popular Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State. The blaze reportedly started around 10 p.m., sending thick smoke into the night sky as flames spread through parts of the busy market, damaging several shops and goods. An eyewitness, Silas Lawrenzo, said the prompt response of firefighters and emergency teams...
