Nigerians Not Under Siege in South Africa Envoy Ajayi
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador to South Africa, Temitope Ajayi, has assured that Nigerians living in the country are not under siege amid recent reports of xenophobic tensions. Speaking on a National Television on Monday, Ajayi said both the Nigerian and South African governments are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of […]
Malami Challenges EFCC in Court Over Seized Properties
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has launched a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the interim forfeiture of several properties linked to him. In an affidavit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, Malami denied allegations that the properties are proceeds of […]
NELFUND Disburses Over ₦242bn to 1.38 Million Students Across Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says a total of 1,388,592 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme across Nigeria. According to its daily status report released on Monday, the agency disclosed that it has received 1,778,854 applications since the launch of the programme. It notes that 353 new […]
Gunmen Abduct 23 Pupils, Proprietor’s Wife in Kogi
By Oluwakemi Kindness Gunmen have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on a school and orphanage facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. Reports say the incident, which occurred late Sunday, targeted a facility identified as Dahallukitab Group of Schools. 15 of the abducted pupils have […]
Flight FC Gboko Win First Benue State Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Flight FC Gboko have made history after edging Lobi Stars FC 1–0 to win their first-ever Benue State FA Cup title in a tightly contested final. The decisive moment came in the 20th minute when Kpamor Gemanen found the back of the net, a strike that ultimately separated both sides in a […]
NDLEA Intercepts IED Components, Drugs Nationwide Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 394 components used in the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Niger State. The agency said the items were recovered from a 26-year-old suspect, Mohammed Aliyu, during a patrol along the Kontagora–Zuru road. He was reportedly conveying the materials in […]
Top Rugby Teams Set for 2026 Atlantic Sevens in Lagos
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Top rugby clubs and state-backed teams are set to converge in Lagos on May 2 for the 2026 Atlantic Rugby Sevens, as defending champions and emerging sides compete for honours in one of Nigeria’s premier rugby competitions. The tournament will take place at Rugby School Nigeria in Eko Atlantic and will feature […]
Agbomhere Declares APC Bid for Etsako Reps Seat in Edo
By Chinedu Echianu A Legal practitioner, Blessing Agbomhere Esq., has officially declared his aspiration for the House of Representatives seat to represent Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement by the Blessing Support Organizations (BSO) says the landmark declaration, held at the Auchi Public Field, Auchi, […]
DHQ Inaugurates Court Martial for 36 Personnel Over Alleged Mutiny
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged acts of mutiny linked to attempts to overthrow the government. The development follows an earlier statement issued by the DHQ on January 26, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, the Director of Defence […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval of $516m Badagry-Sokoto Project
By Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly to approve the sum of over five hundred and sixteen million dollars for the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway Project. The President’s request was read during plenary on Thursday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. In the letter, Tinubu stated clearly that […]