Aso Rock access roads restricted over planned protest
The Presidential Villa precinct was effectively placed under lockdown on Thursday as security agencies restricted access to only residents and persons with official business within the State House area amid concerns of a planned protest over the abduction of schoolchildren…
Tinubu’s Policies Benefit Poor Nigerians the Most, Not the Rich — Daniel Bwala
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, has argued that the biggest beneficiaries of the administration’s policies are low-income Nigerians. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Bwala pointed to…
DisCos recover N196bn of N246bn electricity bills in March
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N196.13 billion from customers in March 2026, representing 79.59 per cent of the N246.43 billion billed during the month, according to industry data. The figures indicate that the country’s 11 distribution companies were unable…
Nigeria win three gold medals at African Taekwondo Champs
Nigeria’s medal haul at the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, has grown to seven, with the country claiming three gold medals, one silver and three bronze at the World Taekwondo-sanctioned G-4 tournament at the Palais des Sports Salamatou…
Enugu Lawyers Protest Prolonged Virtual Court Hearings, Demand Return to Physical Proceedings
Enugu Lawyers Protest Prolonged Virtual Court Hearings, Demand Return to Physical Proceedings Lawyers in Enugu North District of Enugu State on Tuesday staged a protest against the continued use of virtual court proceedings by judges in the area, demanding an…
Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
At least five Mozambican nationals have been killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa over the weekend, the Mozambican government said, marking the first deaths officially linked to country-wide protests against undocumented immigration. About 800 Mozambicans got caught up in…
Nigerian scholar bags 10 honours at U.S. varsity for health communication research
A Nigerian health communication scholar, Abdulmalik Lawal, has graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, United States of America, earning 10 major academic honours for research, science communication, and public health scholarship. Lawal completed a Master of Arts in Media…
NGO enrols 2,015 out-of-school children
A non-governmental organisation, Unique Care and Support Foundation has enrolled 2,015 out-of-school children back in the classroom and treated 963 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition in Borno and Adamawa states. The Executive Director of the organisation, Benjamin John disclosed…
Nigerian teachers protest abduction of schoolchildren and teachers as victims still dey captivity for ova two weeks
Nigeria Union of Teachers for Lagos, Oyo and Ogun states dey protest sake of di abduction of teachers and pupils for Oyo and Borno states. Dis dey come as teachers for public primary and secondary schools for Oyo State begin…
Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Calls for Calm as Security Agencies Monitor Recent Community Concerns
The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area has urged residents to remain calm following growing concerns over recent arrivals in some parts of the community. According to the chairman, security agencies have been alerted and are currently monitoring the situation…