FG begins state-level implementation of National Policy on Cosmetics Safety in Lagos
Governor Peter Mbah and early doubts
Reflections on CBN and interest rate dynamics
NAOWA empowers women in Sokoto, marks International Women’s Day with livelihood support
South-South group defends pipeline surveillance contracts
Bayelsa community commends INC over recognition as clan
MfB, stakeholders adopt 11-point climate finance action plan
Decentralise pipeline contracts, CNDEN tells Tinubu

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Mistake caused US missile strike on Iranian school – Report
CNN, citing unidentified sources briefed on the probe, also reported that the US military accidentally struck the school in the southern city of Minab.
Iran adviser to Khamenei calls Trump ‘Satan himself’, vows to destroy Israel
“Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,” Yahya Rahim Safavi said. “He is Satan himself.”
Court sentences three arrested by DSS to 10yrs in prison for arms trafficking
The convicts, Sakina Garba, Ali Gono, and Ibrahim Abdulrashid, were arrested between January and February 2026.
Drone strike near Dubai airport leaves 2 Ghanaians injured
According to the UAE defence ministry, 241 of the missiles were successfully destroyed, while 19 landed in the sea and two struck the country’s territory.
Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen
Kai Havertz scored a late penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.
NDLEA operatives arrest 56 suspects in Kano drug joints raids
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano said it has arrested 56 suspects during a sustained operation and raid on multiple drug joints across the state.
Pro-Wike PDP fixes presidential primaries for May 23
The NEC also addressed recent pockets of unrest, “strongly condemning” an attack by hoodlums on party faithful during congresses in Oyo State.
Lebanon says war toll rises to 634 dead
In updated figures, Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine told a press conference that the death toll included 91 children, while more than 1,500 people have been wounded.
Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo
In its annual threat assessment, the Norwegian security service PST said last month that Iran, which it considers one of the main threats to the country, could rely on “proxy actors,” including “criminal networks,” to commit acts.
Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
ADC calls on FG to cap petrol prices amid rising hardship
By Luminous Jannamike Abuja – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to introduce an immediate, temporary cap on petrol prices, warning that rising fuel costs are increasing the cost of living for millions of Nigerians. In a statement on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the request was […]
HIV Prevention: Nigeria receives new long-acting injectable drug
Nigeria has taken a significant step in its fight against HIV/AIDS with the arrival of a new long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent infection.
PDP Crisis: We’re in charge, will negotiate from position of strength – Wike
Buoyed by Monday’s Court of Appeal ruling affirming the current caretaker leadership structure, Wike maintained that while his camp is open to reconciliation, it will do so only as a dominant force.
PDP Crisis: We’re in charge, will negotiate from position of strength – Wike
The internal power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party PDP reached a fever pitch on Wednesday night during the 106th National Executive Committee NEC meeting organised by the Abdulrahman Mohammed faction in Abuja, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, declared that his faction remains firmly in control of the party’s machinery.
LPDC dismisses allegation against Deputy Speaker Kalu
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed claims that Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) while attending the Nigerian Law School, ruling that no prima facie case was established.

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