Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a presidential trip to the African nation of Eswatini, accusing Beijing of putting pressure on its neighbours to bar his aircraft from flying over their territories. Seychelles,Mauritius and Madagascar revoked Lai’s overflight permits after…
Nigerian father of three found dead in UK apartment
Tragedy has again struck the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom following the death of a Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, who was found dead in his apartment in Thornaby. The incident comes barely a week after…
CUSTOMS MAKES HISTORY AS NAFISAT BALOGUN BECOMES FIRST FEMALE PILOT
The Nigeria Customs Service has celebrated a major milestone with the emergence of Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun as its first female pilot after earning a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States. The landmark achievement was honoured at…
Meet 25-year-old Emmanuel Oyelami with 9 A1s in WAEC, First Class UI Law, First Class Law School
25-year-old Emmanuel Oyelami Timileyin has joined the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence both nationally and globally, having bagged First Class at the Nigerian Law School (2026). Expectedly, Oyelami’s latest academic feat earned him a truckload…
‘Poverty threatens us all’ — Tony Elumelu says economic exclusion driving migration
Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, says poverty remains a major global threat, warning that migration is largely driven by economic exclusion. Speaking in the April 2026 issue of Forbes Italia, Elumelu said people…
Peter Obi Speaks on 2027 Plans, Sets Condition for ADC Presidential Ticket
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has stated that he will be on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, while stressing that any ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) must be based on a transparent and credible process….
Popular Nigerian journalist Okomi is dead
Popular sports broadcast journalist with Classic FM 97.3, Temisan Okomi, has died. A journalist with News Central, Olawale Adigun, confirmed his death in a statement shared on X on Friday. He wrote on X, “The worst way to go into…
Saraki Denies Link to Offa Robbery, Accuses Kwara Governor of Political Witch-Hunt
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has strongly denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa armed robbery incident, describing fresh attempts to link him to the crime as “frivolous” and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Friday, Saraki said he…
Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-Humanitarian Minister, Top Official Over Fraud Charges
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Faruoq, to answer charges of fraudulent diversion of social security funds during her time…
Six Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Bomb Govt Facilities In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted a suspected plot to bomb key government facilities in Akure and other parts of the state, leading to the arrest of six individuals allegedly linked to the planned attack. The police disclosed that…