Kogi School Abduction: Examination centre was a ‘Miracle Centre’ — Police
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of four persons by suspected kidnappers who attacked an examination centre located at an abandoned Government Secondary School in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The victims were identified as the school principal, Elder Daniel […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate slows to 15.91 %
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has said headline inflation rate slowed to 15.91 per cent in June from 15.93 per cent in May.
Biden announces memoir, says cancer treatment ‘going really well’
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting president, Biden revealed that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
Rescue all Nigerians still held by terrorists, Middle Belt Forum urges Tinubu
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to intensify efforts to rescue all citizens still held captive by terrorists, including schoolchildren abducted from Mussa, Lassa, Shikarkir, Ariko, Awon and other affected communities across the country. The Forum made the call while commending the successful rescue of […]
Reps demand details of ₦34tn customs waivers, query revenue records
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the estimated ₦34 trillion import duty waivers granted in 2025, including beneficiaries, approval details and the purposes for which the concessions were issued. The directive was issued on Wednesday when the […]
European countries that allow assisted dying (euthanasia)
Belgium followed the Netherlands later in 2002 by adopting euthanasia with similar caveats to the Dutch.
2ND ANNIVERSARY: Egbo lists infrastructure, security, healthcare gains
…Assures Of More Projects in Ughelli North Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has highlighted major achievements recorded by his administration in infrastructure, healthcare, security, education and staff welfare over the past two years, declaring that his government remains committed to delivering more development to the people. Speaking on Wednesday […]
Tinubu-Shettima ticket strategic for APC’s 2027 victory — Party Chieftain
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Vice Chairman, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election as a strategic move that would boost the party’s chances of victory. In a statement issued on […]
Trump tells immigration agents to continue traffic stops despite killings
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan told reporters at the White House on Tuesday that there was a “pause” in traffic stops, but insisted the practice was effective and would return.
‘I spend N400m monthly in Nigeria’ – Davido
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that he spends as much as N400 million every month on his personal expenses while in Nigeria, excluding costs related to his wife, household, luxury cars and jewellery.
Immigration targets nationwide housing for personnel
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has restated its commitment to providing nationwide housing for its personnel, disclosing plans to replicate ongoing housing projects across the country. This was made known on Wednesday during the official commissioning of the Nigeria Immigration Service Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited NIMCOS Housing Estate at Kutunku […]
