The Management of Kwara State University (KWASU), in Malete, has confirmed the death of a 400-level student, Idris Agboluaje, in an auto crash in Malete on Wednesday. The institution’s Registrar, Dr Kikelomo Sallee, in a statement on Thursday, said Agboluaje,…
First, the jihadists sent a letter saying they were coming to the village to preach, said Nigerian chief Umar Bio Salihu. When no one attended, they went on a rampage, killing people and torching houses, he said. Salihu is the…
Activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State continued on Thursday with a vibrant cultural carnival and road show that brought colour, music and excitement to major streets of Abeokuta, the state capital. The procession featured six…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated a major reorganisation of its structures ahead of the 2027 political cycle, approving caretaker committees to run party affairs in Kano, Plateau, Yobe…
A Delta State High Court in Ozoro has awarded a N310 million fine against the Nigeria Police Force and its officers for unlawful arrest, harassment and detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. Justice E. O. Odebala awarded N300 million as…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has identified a critical flaw in Nigeria’s electoral framework, labeling election day workers as the “silent casualties” of the nation’s polls. Speaking at Thursday’s…
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State said on Wednesday that it has rescued an 81-year-old man from the suspected fraud syndicate operating in Uyo and its environs. Timfon John, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, disclosed this in a…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologised Thursday to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson, a friend of the sex offender, as US ambassador. Starmer, who also indicated he would not resign…
British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit rose 11 percent last year as higher volumes and lower costs helped to offset falling oil and gas prices. Profit after tax climbed to $17.84 billion in 2025 from $16.1…
Former CEO of the defunct ADC Airlines and veteran pilot, Augustine Okon, says Nigeria can still reclaim its position as Africa’s leading aviation hub if the country commits to safety-driven reforms, institutional discipline and long-term investment in people and infrastructure.…