Disu: Senator Dafinone demands crackdown on kidnapping, banditry
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated Mr. Tunji Disu on his appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to take decisive action against kidnapping, banditry, and other security threats across the country.
Medvedev sweeps past Brooksby to reach Dubai semis
Daniil Medvedev produced a clinical 6-2, 6-1 performance against Jenson Brooksby on Thursday to advance to his third Dubai semi-final.
Alcohol sachet ban: Labour unions again protest at NAFDAC Lagos office
The standoff between labour unions and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control entered Day 7 on Thursday, February 26, 2026 as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress and the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) barricaded the NAFDAC office in Isolo, Lagos.
Edo lawmaker denies state role in alleged attack on Peter Obi
A member of the House of Representatives representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency of Edo State, Hon. Billy Famous Osawaru, has dismissed allegations linking the Edo State Government to the alleged attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
Asylum seeker claims in UK drop slightly in 2025
The number of people claiming asylum in the UK in 2025 fell slightly compared to the previous record year, government figures showed Thursday, despite small boat arrivals spiking 13 percent.
Reps scrutinise 2026 revenue as NRS targets N40.7tn taxes, royalties
The Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service, Zach Adedeji, on Wednesday disclosed that the Service is targeting N40.7 trillion in taxes, petroleum royalties and other mineral revenues for 2026 following ongoing tax reforms.
