Osun Police Arrest SSG Over Vote-Buying Investigation
Osun vote-buying probe took a new turn after police arrested Osun State Government Secretary Teslim Igbalaye during an operation in Osogbo. The Osun State Police Command said the arrest followed…
US Ends Visa Services in Abuja, Shifts Processing to Regional Hubs
The United States will end routine US visa services in Abuja from August 1, 2026, as part of a wider restructuring across Africa. The US Department of State said the…
Wike Bans Car Racing in Abuja Residential Areas
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has directed traffic officials to stop car racing in Abuja residential areas over growing safety concerns. The directive followed reports about the risks the activity poses…
Army Appoints New Division Commanders After Expansion
The Nigerian Army has appointed new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) following the creation of four additional divisions approved by President Bola Tinubu. The appointments, approved by the Chief of Army…
Reps Probe Fuel Import Licences, Oppose Dollar Charges
The House of Representatives has launched fresh efforts to reform Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector and investigate alleged fuel import licence irregularities. During an interactive session with stakeholders, including IPMAN, DAPPMAN…
Zuckerberg Opposes Ban on Chinese AI Models
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged the United States not to block advanced Chinese AI models, arguing that restrictions would not give American companies a lasting advantage in the global…
Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, Issues Arrest Warrant
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and announced that it has issued an international warrant for his arrest. The agency alleged…
Ramaphosa Urges Africa to Tackle Migration Together
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on African nations to work together to address the root causes of migration as his government faces increasing pressure over recent attacks on…
Sokoto Hisbah Bans ‘Na Gani In So’, DJs at Weddings
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced an immediate ban on several wedding and social gathering practices, describing them as inconsistent with Islamic teachings and the moral values upheld in…
Missing NYSC Member Found Dead in Bayelsa
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was reported missing while serving in Bayelsa State has been found dead under tragic circumstances. Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, a Civil Engineering graduate…
