FRSC recalls patrol team over bribery allegations

The Federal Road Safety Corps has recalled an entire patrol team following allegations of bribery reported by an online media platform. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed directed the recall to allow for a ...

5th June 2025

Trump bans citizens of Chad, Congo, 10 others from entering US

President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security concerns. The full travel ban affects nationals from A...

5th June 2025

Eid-El-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 28,000 operatives nationwide

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 28,000 operatives across the country to ensure a peaceful and secure holiday period. According to a directive issued by the Commandant Ge...

5th June 2025

Anambra gov poll campaign begins June 11 – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Wednesday, released the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. The electoral body also announced June 11 as the of...

5th June 2025

Anambra 2025: INEC publishes final list of candidates, unveils campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election and announced the official commencement of election campaigns. ...

4th June 2025

FRSC deploys 36,000 personnel for Eid El-Kabir special patrol

The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced a nationwide special patrol operation in preparation for the Eid el-Kabir celebrations slated for Friday. The operation, which runs from June 5 to June 11, ...

4th June 2025

NCoS boss orders tightened security at prisons

The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, has issued a direct order to all Zonal Coordinators, State Command Controllers, and heads of training institutions to secure all custodial fa...

4th June 2025

Two years of reforms show Tinubu's visionary leadership – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the two-year performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as evidence of visionary and bold leadership. S...

3rd June 2025

South Korea heads to polls for new president

South Koreans began voting Tuesday in a snap presidential election, concluding months of political upheaval following former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial imposition of martial law and sub...

3rd June 2025

Nurses lead as 60,000 Nigerians abroad join NiDCOM portal

About 60,000 Nigerians living abroad have so far registered on the Diaspora Data Mapping Portal, an initiative of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. The initiative aimed at gathering detailed demog...

3rd June 2025

Renowned American actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

A 59-year-old American actor widely recognised for his work on the animated series, King of the Hill, Jonathan Joss, was shot and killed on Sunday, during a dispute with a neighbour, BBC reported. Acc...

3rd June 2025

Ukraine, Russia agree prisoner swap, ceasefire talks stall

Ukraine and Russia have reached a new agreement to conduct a large-scale prisoner exchange, swapping hundreds of severely wounded soldiers and all captured fighters under the age of 25. However, talks...

2nd June 2025

US mourns Niger flood victims

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed sadness over the floods that struck Niger State last week, leaving at least 151 people dead and displacing more than 3,000 residents. In a statement ...

2nd June 2025

Ukraine signals readiness for peace talks with Russia in Turkey

Ukraine on Monday expressed readiness to take “necessary steps for peace” as it resumed high-level talks with Russia in Istanbul, marking a fresh attempt to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since...

2nd June 2025

Saudi Arabia turns back over 269,000 unauthorised pilgrims from Mecca

Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without official permits from entering Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced on Sunday as reported by AlArabi...

2nd June 2025

Turkey mourns victims of Niger flood

Turkey has expressed sympathy to Nigeria following the devastating floods that hit Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign ...

2nd June 2025

Poland elects Nawrocki as president in tight election

Karol Nawrocki has been elected President of Poland following a closely contested second-round vote, according to official results released on Monday. Nawrocki, 42, won with 50.89 percent of the vote,...

2nd June 2025

1,200 migrants arrive in UK amid border row

SOME 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel into the United Kingdom in small boats on Saturday, marking the highest number of arrivals in a single day this year, according to official figures comp...

2nd June 2025

Ukraine strikes Russian military aircrafts ahead of ceasefire talks

Ukraine announced on Sunday that it carried out a “large-scale” drone attack targeting Russian military aircraft deep inside Russian territory, just a day before scheduled ceasefire talks in Istan...

1st June 2025

Hamas seeks changes to US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas on Saturday called for amendments to a United States-backed ceasefire proposal in Gaza, even as the humanitarian situation in the enclave continues to deteriorate. The request drew swift condemn...

31st May 2025