Coalition Challenges Oyo Government Over Alleged Lack of Environmental Assessment for Ogunpa Forest Reserve Destruction

A coalition of environmental organisations has accused the Oyo State Government of failing to conduct a legally required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before commencing the destruction...

BREAKING: Former US President Jimmy Carter Passed Away

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away today at the age of 100 in his home in Plains, Georgia. On February 18, The Carter Center released a...

Ofokutu Royal Family Denounces Appointment of New Owa Obokun, Threatens Legal Action

The Ofokutu Royal Family from the Bilaro Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun State, has voiced its disapproval of the appointment of Clement Haastrup, a former Deputy...

176 People feared Dead As Plane Crashes on Landing at Muan Airport

A tragic incident in Muan city, South Korea, has resulted in the loss of at least 176 lives after a passenger aircraft caught fire following a...

Moses Jitoboh, a former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police and trusted aide-de-camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has died at the age of 54....

Fubara Shielded Rivers from Becoming Wike’s Private Estate – Odili

Elder statesman and former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, has lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his leadership and resilience in preventing the state from...

Troops Nab Terror Logistics Supplier, Neutralize Notorious Kingpin in Zamfara

In a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, troops of the 1 Brigade under Operation Hadarin Daji’s “Fansan Yanma” have arrested Shamsiyya Ahadu, a suspected...

Vice President Shettima Apologises Over Civilian Deaths in Sokoto Airstrike

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound regret and extended heartfelt apologies to the families of civilians killed during a military airstrike in Silame Local Government...

Nigeria, China Renew Currency Swap Agreement

China’s Central Bank on Friday said that it has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The total value of the...

Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist in Zamfara State

Troops of the 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a “notorious” terrorist kingpin in Zamfara State. Alhaji Ma’oli...

ECOWAS Supports Nigeria, Dismisses Niger’s Terrorism Claims Unfounded

The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by the Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it is...

Airtel Africa Launches US$100m Share Buyback Programme

Airtel Africa has announced a second share buyback programme valued at up to US$100m, demonstrating the Board’s confidence in the Company’s growth potential, strong balance sheet,...

Access Holdings Plc Secures Full Regulatory Approvals for Recently Closed Rights Issue of Ordinary Shares

Access Holdings Plc announced that it has secured the full regulatory approvals of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission of its...

VAR Controversy as Brighton’s Pedro Avoids Red Card for Elbow Incident

Brighton’s Joao Pedro sparked debate after escaping a red card for a thrown elbow during the Seagulls’ 0-0 draw with Brentford at the Amex Stadium. The...

Osun State Governor approves Prince Adesuyi Haastrup appointment as Owa Obokun of Ijesha Land.

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has officially appointed Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland. Additionally, Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye...