$4.5bn fraud: Emefiele challenges EFCC statements, cites torture, detention
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on Friday challenged the admissibility of a bundle…
Venezuela Quake Death Toll More Than Doubles To 589, Over 50,000 Missing
More than 50,000 people were missing Friday after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the United Nations’ aid chief told AFP as international rescue teams and sniffer dogs arrived to join a desperate search for survivors.
Nine Dead, 27 Rescued As Search Ends At Collapsed Lagos Building
Nine persons have been confirmed dead, with 27 others rescued alive in a building collapse in the Alakija area of Lagos State.
Tinubu Signs NIMC Bill Into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 Tinubu appended his signature at the State House on Friday.
Second Batch Of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives In Lagos
A fresh wave of relief and homecoming unfolded at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday night as another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived on home soil, marking the latest phase of a government-backed repatriation effort aimed at bringing stranded citizens back safely.
NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results, Schedules Date For Re-Sit Examination
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates having registered for the examination nationwide.
CBN Orders Banks To Freeze Assets Of Individuals, BDCs Linked With Terrorism Financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Thursday directed banks and all financial institutions to freeze transactions, accounts, and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators designated for terrorism financing.
Two Dead, 16 Injured As Building Collapses In Lagos
At least two people have been confirmed dead, while 16 rescued with varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a building in the Alakija area of the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State.
Switzerland b eat Canada 2-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group B
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.
Lagos withdraws controversial Nursery textbook, says material was never approved
The Lagos State Government has ordered the withdrawal of a controversial Nursery 2 English textbook that sparked outrage on social media over alleged inappropriate content, insisting that the publication was never approved for use in public schools across the state.