Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover pistol, charms in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state.
2027: INEC settles controversy over election timetable change
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied changing the timetable for the 2027 general elections, dismissing a new schedule circulating on social media as fake.
First Lady Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Embrace Compassion, Patriotism
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater compassion toward one another and deepen their commitment to national unity, saying love, kindness, and mutual support remain essential to building a stronger nation.
FG Arraigns Ansaru Commanders, Three Others Over Oriire Kidnap
The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned two commanders of the Ansaru terrorist organisation and three other suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges bordering on terrorism, kidnapping and the murder of two teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
US-Iran war: Nigeria tops Africa in petrol price surge
Nigeria recorded the sharpest increase in petrol prices across Africa during the first half of 2026, with pump prices surging by 39.5 per cent as the Middle East conflict disrupted global crude oil supplies and exposed the country’s vulnerability to external market shocks despite growing domestic refining capacity.
‘Resign, you are partisan’ – NDC tells Lagos CP over City Boy Movement event
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded the immediate suspension of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, for attending an event organised to promote President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Malawi Stun Super Falcons Of Nigeria In 2026 WAFCON Tie
Nigeria dominated play but failed to score. Against the run of play, Malawi scored three times in the second half to stun Nigeria at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
End to ASUU strikes answer to my prayers — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja said the absence of strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities was an answer to his prayers Tinubu made the remarks when he received the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NBA President-elect meets Tinubu, vows to unite Bar
ABUJA — President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to work with members and stakeholders to heal divisions within the legal profession and promote unity in the association ahead of her inauguration next month.
Appeal Court vacates order to deregister ADC, four others
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has vacated the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements.