Over 150 baby deaths linked to UK maternity scandal – Report
More than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to poor care at a UK hospital, according to a damning report published Wednesday, in the country's latest maternity scandal.
Amotekun arrests couple over burglary at ex-Ondo speaker’s home
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a couple for allegedly burgling the country home of former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, in Okitipupa.
Nobody’ll take PDP mandate to another party and get away with it — Turaki
The warning came as the opposition party presented Certificates of Return to 21 governorship candidates, declared that it had completed nominations nationwide and signalled its readiness for the 2027 elections.
Global Ebola risk ‘remains low’, WHO chief says
The case is the first of the deadly haemorrhagic fever identified outside the African continent during the current outbreak, which has also affected Uganda.
Lagos court jails 14 for assaulting KAI officials
A Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos, on Wednesday sentenced 14 persons to three months imprisonment each for assaulting officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, while they were carrying out lawful duties at the Oshodi Resettlement Market.
Bill Gates testified Epstein sought to blackmail him, transcript reveals
Microsoft founder Bill Gates told US members of Congress that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had sought to “blackmail” him over his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the testimony.
NDLEA arrests 559 drug suspects, rehabilitates 102 in Anambra
The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 559 suspected drug offenders and rehabilitated 102 drug users in the last 11 months as part of efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.
Kidnappings: Oyo CAN orders churches to halt late-night activities
Church leaders were further directed to engage trained security personnel, particularly during worship services and other church gatherings.
NAHCO secures fresh airline contracts
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, NAHCO Aviance, has extended its contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY.
Ogun customs generates ₦259.8m revenue, seizes contraband worth ₦4.63bn in three months
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated ₦259.78 million in revenue and seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦4.63 billion between April 1 and June 23, 2026. Speaking during a press briefing in Idiroko on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, […]
Lagos targets 30,000 pupils daily under school feeding programme
…Sanwo-Olu to Flag Off Initiative June 30 By Olasunkanmi Akoni No fewer than 30,000 primary and secondary school pupils across selected schools in Lagos State are expected to benefit daily from a free meal programme under the “Adopt a School Snacks for Thought” initiative. The programme is sponsored by the Federal Government, Lagos State Government […]
