US Chemical Spill Death Toll Rises To 11
The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in Washington state has risen to 11 as rescuers recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, US authorities…
‘It’s An Issue Of National Security,’ Wike Reacts To Concerns Over Open Grazing In FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described concerns over the presence of cows grazing on roadsides and newly developed areas within the FCT as an “issue of…
Police Rescue Three Kidnapped Herders, Recover 245 Rustled Cattle In Kaduna
The police in Kaduna State have thwarted two separate cattle-rustling operations in Igabi and Hunkuyi Local Government Areas of the state, leading to the recovery of 245 stolen cattle and…
Serena Williams Announces Return To Tennis At Queen’s Club
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years on Monday, with the American great set to play women’s doubles at Queen’s club later this…
‘You’ve Eradicated Piracy, Curtailed Crude Oil Theft,’ Tinubu Lauds Nigerian Navy
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Navy for its role in securing the nation’s territorial waters, declaring that the maritime force has successfully eradicated piracy and drastically reduced crude…
Security Expert Faults Govt’s Approach To Insecurity, Questions Forest Guard Strategy
Security analyst Dickson Osajie has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity in the country, describing its approach as lacking clear direction and strategy. Osajie made the remarks on Monday…
Over 800 Arrested Over Champions League Final Riots In France
France said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year…
Hollywood Honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 Years After Her Birth
Marilyn Monroe’s hometown of Hollywood kicks off Monday a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the movie icon’s birth. At the historic Chinese Theatre, where Monroe’s handprints…
Police Confirm Attack In Plateau Community, Say Five Killed
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed a deadly night shooting in Gwan-Ajang village of Foron District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, saying five people were killed. Police Public Relations…
Russia Bans Aviation Fuel Exports
Russia on Monday banned the export of aviation fuel until the end of November as Ukraine escalates its strikes on Russian refineries, depots, and pipelines. Kyiv has increased attacks on…
Photos: Oyo teachers comply with NUT order over abduction of colleagues, students
Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were on Monday largely deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an…
Fix food first and fast or forget it…
By Dele Sobowale The great Indian leader and liberator made that remark before he was assassinated in 1948 at a time when his country, now divided into at least three…
Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career. Milner, who has spent the past three seasons…
Eight killed, scores injured as gunmen attack Plateau community
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed while more than 10 others sustained injuries following an attack by gunmen on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District…
France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots
France said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year…
Q1’26 GDP Report: Economy remains on gradual recovery path —CPPE
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, reacting to the Q1 2026 Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth outcome report released by the National Bureau of…
Empowering the Last Mile: How OPay Is Expanding Financial Access Across Nigeria
By Akintayo Eribake In a bustling community market in northern Nigeria, a trader receives payment for goods through a mobile transfer rather than cash. In a rural town in the…
US, Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall
The United States and Iran said Monday they had again traded strikes, straining an already fragile ceasefire as negotiations between the two sides have stalled. Weeks of complicated talks marked…
NSIB probes Bonny Anchorage vessel collision
By Efe Onodjae The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced investigation into the collision involving container vessel, MV Maersk Valparaiso, and oil tanker, MT Lady Martina, at Bonny Anchorage…
Over 100 imported vegetable oil brands dominating local market despite ban — Ikoro
….Accuses Customs, NAFDAC, SON of enforcement failure By Cynthia Alo Despite the retention of vegetable oil on the Federal Government’s prohibition list under the 2026 fiscal policy measures, the National…