An Iranian court sentenced a prominent singer named Parastoo Ahmadi and a group of seven fellow artists to 74 lashes each after they livestreamed a performance on YouTube, according to her videographer and local media.

He added that the approval complemented broader federal government efforts to strengthen national preparedness and response capacities.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, demanding the immediate release of outstanding students’ upkeep allowances or risk a nationwide mass action that could culminate in the occupation of the agency’s headquarters.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commended the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election, describing the accreditation and voting process as smooth and seamless across his polling unit.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, explaining that the move […]

The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to oversee the immediate evacuation of refuse across transport parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the proliferation of shanties within motor parks.

The National Deputy Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Chief Ben Nwoye, has commended voters for their peaceful conduct during the ongoing Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, despite delays in the commencement of voting in some polling units.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has lost his polling unit and ward to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election.

The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leadership Forum has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his administration’s policies and the humanitarian interventions of his son, Seyi Tinubu, including a life-saving medical support for one of its members.

A young man and his girlfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s rejection of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the state.

By Lawani Mikairu Ondo indigenes residing within and outside the state have called on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to replicate his achievements at the federal level by taking a leadership role in the state after the current administration. The appeal was made in Lagos by a prominent Ondo indigene, Mr. Saka Ola Ahmed, […]

There was a massive voter turnout on Saturday at Afao-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the hometown of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, during the governorship election.

Lebanon’s health ministry said Saturday that Israeli attacks since March 2 when the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began had reached 4,057 dead, including 135 health and emergency workers, and 12,121 people wounded.

Liquorose once said she couldn’t spend the rest of her life with former BBNaija housemate Saga. But recent events suggest the ex-flames might be reconsidering.