Warri-Itakpe train derails, four coaches affected — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that four coaches of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service derailed on Monday.
2027: Lagos APC unveils Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running-mate
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially declared Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as its running mate to Dr. Obafemi Hamzat for the February 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.
‘Israel, Iran must immediately stop shooting’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, a White House official told AFP, after the first exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran since an April ceasefire.
Insecurity: Osun police dispel alleged arrest of banditry suspects
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi on Monday, said those arrested in Osogbo and Imesi-Ile were not bandits.
A’Ibom Police nab influencer over security scare on social media
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Akaninyene Udo, a resident of Akpautong in Esit Eket Local Government Area, over a viral social media post that caused security scare in Eket and its environs.
Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran clashes
“Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting’,” Trump wrote earlier Monday on social media.
Liverpool’s Konate agrees four-year deal to join Real Madrid
France international Ibrahima Konate has agreed a four-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday.
World Cup: Bellingham not guaranteed a start for England – Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Jude Bellingham is no longer guaranteed a place in his starting line-up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Real Madrid star must compete for his spot like every other player in the squad.
Tinubu hosts Madagascan President at Aso Villa
Following a brief reception ceremony, the Madagascan leader was escorted to the President’s office, where he is currently holding a meeting with President Tinubu.
Credible poll: Lawyers must rise above ‘fat fees’, fight for justice — Mekwunye, SAN
— -Laments absence of ‘lawyer-statemens’ By Henry Ojelu Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Charles Mekwunye, has criticised lawyers and judges who aid the subversion of electoral justice, warning that the legal profession risks losing its moral authority if practitioners continue to prioritise personal enrichment over national interest. Mekwunye spoke during the 2026 Law Week of […]
Enugu Govt dispels viral post suggesting imminent attack on UNN
The Enugu State Government has dismissed as false and unfounded viral post insinuating a possible attack on the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), describing it as the handiwork of criminal elements seeking to create panic and confusion within the university community and the state at large.
