A London bus driver who chased down and restrained a thief after a passenger was robbed has been dismissed from his job, despite police finding that his actions were lawful…
China has executed 11 individuals connected to cyber scam centres operating in Myanmar, including what authorities described as core members of the criminal network, according to state media reports. Those…
A Russian cargo vessel was escorted away from UK waters this week after anchoring close to sensitive undersea telecommunications infrastructure, prompting renewed concerns about maritime security.The ship, identified as the…
Nigerian singer Asake has once again stretched the boundaries of Afrobeats’ success on the global stage, extending his record as the artiste with the most entries in the history of…
EU targets aimed at increasing the use of so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by airlines in a bid to cut fossil fuel emissions are “not achievable,” the head of the…
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been granted permission by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 lesser…
The Senate has constituted a seven-man committee to collate, harmonise, and distil lawmakers’ contributions and opinions on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, with a mandate to present a consolidated…
Controversy has continued to trail the reported disappearance of an All Progressives Congress (APC) social media influencer, Bashir Isah Gusau, in Zamfara State, with the opposition party accusing the state…
The Senate has commenced investigation into operational inefficiencies and insecurity in the Nigerian railway system, following concerns over declining service delivery. The decision to launch the probe followed a personal…
The Senate has commenced consideration of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, moving into a closed-door session to review documents submitted by the Chairman of the Senate…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, has advised the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, to resign following his decision not to defect alongside Governor Abba…
Russia’s oil giant Lukoil, sanctioned by Washington over the Ukraine war, said Thursday that it would sell its foreign assets, including those in Nigeria and five other countries, to the…
The Nigerian Army has warned officers against selling arms and ammunition, stressing that it would deal ruthlessly with any personnel engaging in the unwholesome act. The warning was issued by…
Managing Director of Afrinvest Consulting Limited, Abiodun Keripe, has touched on the impact of inflation and high interest rates on loan repayment being recorded by financial institutions across the country.…
Controversy surrounding the demolition of structures in Makoko and other communities by the Lagos State Government has continued, with residents staging a protest over the government’s actions on Wednesday. The…
Community leader Otumara Jude Ojo has claimed that gunshots and teargas were fired at protesters who demonstrated against demolitions in Makoko and other communities in Lagos on Wednesday. Ojo made…
A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early Thursday near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours, residents told AFP. Videos filmed by residents of…
The Federal Government said it is lowering entry costs in the latest oil bid rounds to ensure transparency, boost output, and attract new investment. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was…
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Thursday, riding massive market demand for the memory chips that power artificial intelligence. A global frenzy to build AI data…
