Police foil bomb plot in Ondo, arrest 16 suspects
The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested 16 persons for alleged criminal activities across the state. The command disclosed that six of the suspects were allegedly…
2.2 million candidates sit for 2026 UTME
More than 2.2 million candidates are expected to take the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which begins nationwide on Thursday. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…
Local airlines threaten to withdraw services Monday
Indigenous carriers acting under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have issued a notice to withdraw flight services if the Federal Government fails to weigh in on the…
Lagos seals four property over wastewater discharge
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed four properties across Ikotun and Ajah for illegally discharging untreated wastewater into public spaces. The enforcement action, carried out on Wednesday and…
New tax reforms will boost prosperity, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria’s new tax reforms will create opportunities and drive prosperity, replacing outdated colonial-era laws that weakened the economy. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at…
Oyo Speaker denies bribery allegation over impeachment plot, affirms loyalty to Makinde
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has denied allegations that he received money from All Progressives Congress (APC) proxies to facilitate Governor Seyi…
El-Rufai gets bail with N200m
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai in the corruption case instituted against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and…
Police dismiss reports of cult clash rumours in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed widespread rumours of an impending cult clash in parts of Lagos, describing the claims as false and urging residents to remain calm. In a statement…
We didn’t direct Muslims to pray for INEC Chairman’s removal — Shariah Council
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has denied issuing any directive to Muslims to embark on prayers for the removal of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing…
Tinubu meets service chiefs, security heads over insecurity, Borno airstrike fallout
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a high-level security meeting with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at the State House, Abuja, amid mounting concerns over the country’s…