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23 Confirmed Dead, 108 Injured In Borno Explosions — Police
Police authorities in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have confirmed that a total of 23 persons were killed while 108 others sustained injuries after three bomb blasts were detonated on Monday night. #
Several Passengers Injured In Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that several passengers were injured following a train incident near Asham Train Station on the Abuja-Kaduna line on Monday morning.
Alleged Cyber-Bullying: Court Threatens To Hold Sowore’s Lawyer For Contempt
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court Abuja, has threatened to commit the lead defence lawyer to…
Customs Seize ₦3.398bn Codeine Syrup In Lagos
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, have recorded yet another breakthrough in the war against illicit substances as the Command, in joint collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted two containers laden with 3,398 cartons of Codeine-containing Syrup carefully concealed in household utensils at the Apapa Port.
Tinubu Swears Taiwo Oyedele In As Minister Of State For Finance
President Bola Tinubu has sworn Taiwo Oyedele in as Minister of State for Finance he took his oath of office as a minister before the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.
Lagos $25m education fund to enrol 50,000 out-of-school children – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the newly launched Lagos Education Access Fund will target the enrolment of 50,000 out-of-school children into formal education and improve learning outcomes across public schools in the state.
Tinubu orders nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent
Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group of President Bola Tinubu, has received directives from the President to distribute rice nationwide in support of citizens observing Ramadan and Lenten fasts.
FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo after World Cup play-off incidents
FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries.
Oil Rises Further Above $100, Stocks Mixed As Iran War Rages
Oil prices rose further above $100 a barrel Monday and stocks fluctuated as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
IG praises FCT journalists, seeks stronger police-media partnership
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory for keeping the public informed and supporting national development.