Security
Tank Explosion Kills 98, Injures Several Others in Niger State
As of 12 p.m. on January 20, 2025, the death toll from a devastating explosion has risen to 98, with 69 people injured. The incident also…
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Nelson Ugwuagbo
Africa & World
Pastor Kumuyi prays at Trump’s inauguration event
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, participated in a special prayer programme held ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President…
Headlines
Five Die In Ghastly Accident Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Five people lost their lives in a fatal road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway late Sunday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near Fatgbems Bus…
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EFCC Announces e-Auction of Forfeited Vehicles
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to conduct an electronic auction of vehicles that are subjects of final forfeiture orders. The auction…
Politics
UAE President Accepts President Tinubu’s Invitation to Visit Nigeria
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit…
Security
Tensions In National Assembly As IGP Egbetokun Presents 2025 Budget
A heated exchange broke out at the National Assembly on Thursday during the 2025 budget defence session as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, presented the…
Headlines
JUST IN: Nigerian Governors Reject Increase in VAT
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has opposed the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%, describing the move as untimely. The decision…
Politics
Governor Adeleke Declares Curfew in Two Local Governments After Communal Crash
Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ilobu in Irepodun Local Government Area and Ifon in Orolu Local Government Area of Osun State, following…
Business
Delta Man Kills Father Over 5000 Naira
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Success, for allegedly killing his father with a cutlass in Amukpe community, Sapele Local…
Health
Rivers State Confirms Cholera Outbreak, Records Nine Deaths
The Rivers State Government has confirmed five cases of cholera and nine related deaths following an outbreak in Akuku-Toru and Andoni Local Government Areas. State Commissioner…