The Federal Government has said the screening of Nigerians in South Africa who registered for voluntary evacuation following renewed xenophobic attacks will end today. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday. According to him, the exercise commenced on Thursday and is being conducted jointly by the […]
A co-defendant in the ongoing trial involving former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that he personally wrote and signed his statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after reading and understanding the cautionary words attached to it. The defendant, Aminu Baba Kusa, made […]
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, then aged 18, won her third straight title in Paris in 1992. […]
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all overnight vigils and directed that church programmes across the country must end by 8:00 p.m., citing growing security concerns nationwide. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a circular dated June 5, 2026, and addressed to Regional Overseers and branch pastors of […]
The Oyo State Police Command has stated that a report alleging the death of one of the schoolchildren abducted during a recent terrorist attack on three schools in Ahoro-Esienle, Oriire Local Government Area is not only malicious but entirely unfounded. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement released on Friday. According to […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. In a unanimous decision, a five‑member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal as lacking in merit. A High Court in Asaba, Delta State, held in 2017 that the proof of evidence established Halim’s involvement in armed […]
The Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has adjourned indefinitely rulings on the suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA) and other political parties. The presiding judge, Peter Lifu, made the adjournment on Friday, having earlier fixed the day to deliver judgment […]
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, called for more patience over the ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, noting that all hands have been on deck towards bringing the abductees back safely. The governor stated this while receiving […]
Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage. Sesi emphasised this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday while reacting to reports of a […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd. The achievement was confirmed during a performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors and represents a major milestone in the facility’s operational growth. It further strengthens the refinery’s […]
FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed dozens of fans to secure free tickets for the 2026 World Cup and is now asking the affected supporters to pay the correct amount or risk losing their seats. The world football governing body confirmed that about 60 fans were allocated tickets at “0 USD” following a […]
The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba’s president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington’s latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official position […]