Pharmacist and two employees shot dead in a shocking ambush near Hillcrest
Police in KZN have not yet found a motive for the murders of Nomzila Madinane, a female cashier, and a security guard after unknown gunmen opened fire on them at Madinane’s newly-opened pharmacy in KwaNyuswa. Madinane, a pharmacist, and the…
BREAKING: Governor Fubara withdraws from 2027 governorship race
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the exercise scheduled for Thursday, saying his decision was taken in the interest of peace and unity in…
Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
As dawn breaks, hundreds of men gather at a dusty square in Chaghcharan, the capital of Ghor province in Afghanistan. They line the roadside with weary faces, hoping someone will come along offering any work. It will determine whether their…
Otedola moves to invest $100m in Dangote refinery
Otedola Plans $100m Investment in Dangote Refinery Ahead IPO Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has announced plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery as the facility prepares for a proposed public listing. Otedola made…
Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead In US Days Before MBA Graduation
A Nigerian athlete and graduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, has been shot dead in the United States just days before completing her Master of Business Administration degree. Pereira, 30, was reportedly killed during a suspected robbery at a car service centre…
We Never Denied El-Rufai Food, Medical Care, Family Lied — ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed allegations by the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that he was denied food and medical care while in detention, describing the claims as false and…
Former Nigerian minister hospitalized in Egypt
Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq is currently hospitalized in Egypt and unable to attend her ongoing court case, according to her lawyer. At the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, the prosecution informed the court that the…
Lagos bans movement of goods on public buses
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the movement of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses across the state. The enforcement of the directive is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. Lagos…
Ned Nwoko reacts after losing APC Senatorial ticket to Okowa
Ned Nwoko reacts after losing APC Senatorial ticket to Okowa. Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted after former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa reportedly defeated him in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North senatorial primary. Ifeanyi Okowa defeated him by…
Another APC Supporter Shot Dead During Lagos Primary Election
A yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead while several others sustained injuries during a violent clash that erupted at the All Progressives Congress primary election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State on Saturday. It was gathered that a resident of…