Kidnapper shot dead in Abuja Estate
A suspected kidnapper has been shot dead at Army Post Service Housing Estate, Kurudu, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The deceased was part of a 7-man gang that invaded the Estate around 8:47pm on…
Nollywood Star Lateef Adedimeji and Wife Welcome Triplets
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife Mo Bimpe welcome triplets. See details, reactions, and everything you need to know. it was gathered  that Nigerian Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have welcomed a set…
Meet Hallowed Olaoluwa, UNILAG lecturer who had double First Class at 18, PhD at 24
Dr. Hallowed Oluwadara Olaoluwa has emerged as one of Africa’s most remarkable academic prodigies, earning recognition as one of the youngest PhD holders on the continent after completing his doctorate in Mathematics at the University of Lagos at just 24….
US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even “sought to launch…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda. He is expected to participate in high-level summits focused on economic growth, investment, climate action and strategic partnerships. This was revealed in a…
Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC Leadership
The Supreme Court has vacated the order that directed the the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum pending the determination of its leadership crisis. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel headed…
Blackout looms in Lagos as Egbin power station shuts down
Electricity supply in Lagos has been significantly disrupted following a major shutdown at the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous fault on a key transmission route feeding the state, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued…
Eid-el-Kabir: Remi Tinubu begins distribution of rice, N1.2bn palliative
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of rice and N1.2bn in palliative support for vulnerable households across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration….
Burkina Faso ups security after Mali attacks
The ruling junta in Burkina Faso has tightened security in the capital Ouagadougou in the wake of coordinated attacks in its neighbour and ally Mali, security sources told AFP on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Burkina Faso’s security ministry announced the launch…
Fuel Prices Climb Again As NNPC Joins Dangote Refinery in Increase
Fuel prices have skyrocketed again, with NNPC joining Dangote Refinery in the increase. Philips News reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price. NNPCL outlets…