Troops kill two bandits, arrest four suspects in Kaduna
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have neutralised two suspected bandits, arrested four others and recovered rustled livestock in a…
Kogi varsity student arrested over alleged cult recruitment, assault
By Boluwaji Obahopo A 400-level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has been arrested by security operatives over alleged involvement in cult-related activities, including attempted forced…
Sowore arrives in court after arrest order
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial after a bench warrant for his arrest.…
Japa: Nigerians are realising US, UK not filled with gold – Femi Rogers
Houston-based real estate developer Femi Rogers has said that Nigerians are beginning to realise that the roads of Western countries are not filled with gold. Mr Rogers stated this while…
European countries close schools, cancel trains over heatwave
Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects. France…
Breaking: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity. “Every decision…
Bala Mohammed mourns as ex-deputy governor dies in Abuja
By Christopher Ameh Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Arc. Audu Sule Katagun, Wazirin Katagun and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State. He said his…
Poor sanitation: Why Lagos must be rescued
In a city regarded as Nigeria’s commercial and political nerve centre and one of Africa’s fastest-growing megacities, increasing presence of refuse heaps on road medians, drainage channels, under bridges and…
Insecurity: Bauchi gov inaugurates 2,187 forest guards
By Christopher Ameh Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has charged newly inducted Forest Guards graduands to respect human rights and professionalism while undergoing the obligations of their security journey…
Dial Back to ‘Palasa’: Nigerians abandon android smartphones for basic feature phones
By Elizabeth Adegbesan In an unexpected twist across Africa’s largest mobile market, a quiet revolution is happening in reverse. Millions of Nigerian consumers are locking away their sleek, internet-connected Android…
Qatar Gas Plant Blast Injures 54 People, 18 Missing
A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub that sent flames shooting into the night sky has injured 54 people, authorities said Monday as they searched for 18 others missing.…
Court Orders Sowore’s Remand In Kuje Correctional Centre
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), in Kuje Correctional Centre. In a…
‘It Will Be Remembered For Years’: Salah Hails Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has described his country’s 3-1 victory over New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the most significant moments in Egyptian football history,…
Bureaucracy Hindering Global Aid Efforts, Pope Warns
Pope Leo XIV slammed Monday the “progressive bureaucratisation of solidarity” which hampers the delivery of aid to the world’s hungry, while weapons move freely, fuelling conflicts. On a visit to…
JAMB Ends Affiliated Degree Courses In Colleges Of Education
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by colleges of education. The decision is contained in JAMB’s newly released NCE/ND Agric Registration…
Egypt Beat New Zealand 3-1 For Their First World Cup Win In History
Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time.…
Rare Philippine School Shooting Kills Three Teens, Injures Seven
Two students opened fire Monday inside a school in the central Philippines, a rare campus shooting that killed three teens and wounded seven others, police said. The two alleged shooters,…
EU Chief Hails ‘Statesman’ Starmer After Resignation
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for bolstering “European” security after he announced his resignation. “It can take many leaders years to…
S. Korea Jails Ex-Justice Minister For 25 Years Over Martial Law Disaster
A South Korean court sentenced a former justice minister to 25 years in prison on Monday for his role in ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief and disastrous declaration of martial…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister. Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a…