Court orders Nigerian police to pay N200m for k!lling Abuja cleric

A Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N200 million in damages against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of an Abuja-based Islamic cleric, Mallam Kabiru Babai.  …

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive Lagos

Another batch of 271 Nigerians have een successfully evacuated from South Africa to Nigeria.       he aircraft that conveyed them arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, this Friday…

US withdraws troops deployed to Nigeria

The United States of America says it has withdrawn most of its forces deployed to Nigeria for a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin.   The Commander of…

WHO declares cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak over

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship over after the final person under quarantine tested negative for the virus.  …

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from international football after 2026 World Cup – Sister confirms

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Kátia Aveiro, has said the Portugal captain will retire from international football after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling the tournament his “last dance” with the national…

Nigeria is now US’ second-largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa – Envoy

The United States says two-way trade with Nigeria reached nearly $15 billion in 2025, making Nigeria Washington’s second-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa.     The Chargé d’Affaires of the…

Court remands 2 suspects for aiding bandits in Katsina

A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the remand of Sani Mamman and Abubakar Umar, both residents of Katsina State suspected of aiding bandits.   Mamman, a resident of…

Germany’s manager Julian Nagelsmann quits to avoid the sack after World Cup exit

Germany coach, Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly resigned following his team’s shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay.   Nagelsmann, who was under contract until the…

Lagos Govt Approves Demolition of Satellite Town Shopping Complex

Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has ordered the demolition of the Article Shopping Complex in Satellite Town and issued a 14-day ultimatum to owners of distressed buildings in Agric…

Timi Frank Calls for Forensic Investigation Into Tanimola’s Hotel Death

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for a thorough forensic probe of how the principal intermediary in the appointment and bribery controversy,…