Oyo Govt demolishes building used as kidnappers’ hideout
The Oyo State Government has demolished the three-bedroom bungalow where kidnappers held hostage Mrs. Busayo Adelabu John-Paul and her twin sons in Ibadan. Mrs. Adelabu John-Paul and the twins, the…
B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Warri–Itakpe train derails, 4 coaches capsize
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says its Warri–Itakpe Train Service has derailed, with four coaches capsizing. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement in Lagos…
How South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks Doused Anti-Nigerian Agitation in Ghana — NUTAG
Nigerian traders in Ghana say the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa has brought a relief to their community in the country. The President of Nigeria…
Police nabs eight foreign nationals over alleged staged abduction in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested eight foreign nationals allegedly involved in staging fake abductions to extort money from the relatives of their victims residing abroad. The…
38 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that 38 ships with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island port…
Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ Revived for Screen Adaptation by Canal+
After more than ten years of waiting, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning 2013 novel, Americanah, is officially being adapted for screen. The project has been picked up by French media giant…
Sokoto guber race: Dan’iya pledges to revitalise civil service, tackle poverty
The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya (Walin Sokoto), has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring the dignity, efficiency, and professionalism of…
FG approves payments to 1,240 local contractors
The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses across the country and reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to…
Three WAEC personnel die in auto accident; conduct of maths, agricultural science exams delayed
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has blamed the delayed conduct of Mathematics and Agricultural Science examinations in some centres to an auto accident that claimed the lives of three…
Don’t turn national security issues into scoops, Prof Ikechukwu warns media
A media and security expert, Prof. Ikechukwu, has cautioned journalists against turning national security issues into sensational headlines, warning that irresponsible reportage and the dissemination of demoralizing images or information…
