Kosofe residents lament poor infrastructure, back AAC candidate
By Precious Enaike Residents of riverine communities in Kosofe Constituency have decried the lack of basic infrastructure, including roads, schools, healthcare facilities and markets, describing the situation as years of neglect and underdevelopment. The concerns were raised during a campaign engagement by the African Action Congress (AAC) House of Assembly candidate for the constituency, Mr. […]
Troops rescue 47 Boko Haram/ISWAP captives in Borno village
By Ndahi Marama The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with the rescue of 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This success story took place on 20 […]
Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni
At the proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed, informed the court that the prosecution had filed an amended charge and additional proof of evidence on June 22, 2026.
France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute.
Trump criticises Keir Starmer after resignation announcement
Trump, who had predicted Starmer’s departure in a Truth Social post, said the British leader was “sort of a friend of mine” but had not been supportive enough of the United States on NATO and the Iran war.
Trump threatens to not help NATO countries if asked
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as pay back for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran.
FG orders clampdown on marketers hoarding, diverting LPG
The authority identified several factors responsible for the current rise in LPG prices, including global supply disruptions and price volatility arising from the Israel-Iran conflict.
Over 100,000 candidates register for 2026 NABTEB exam – Registrar
More than 100,000 candidates have registered for the 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations nationwide.
Farmers/herders clash claims 8 lives in Kebbi
No fewer than eight persons have been killed following a communal clash between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.
NMDPRA to issue import permits to bridge LPG supply gap – Umar
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge 165,000-metric-tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026.
