Ned Nwoko Denies Paris Club Allegations, Calls Report False and Malicious

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the 10th National Assembly, has rejected fresh allegations linked to the controversial Paris Club refund, describing a recent online report as false,…

French Cinema Icon Nathalie Baye Dies at 76

French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to legendary actress Nathalie Baye, describing her as a beloved figure “with whom we loved, dreamed and grew up.” Baye, a four-time winner…

Lagos Expands Public Toilets to 1,710, Cracks Down on Open Defecation

The Lagos State Government has stepped up measures to curb open defecation and enhance sanitation, announcing that 1,710 public toilets are now operational across the state for both residents and…

FCT Police Disbands Tactical Units, Launches New VCRU to Tackle Violent Crime

The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has ordered the disbandment of all tactical teams within the Command, merging them into a single, coordinated…

Airtel Nigeria Suspends Airtime, Data Credit Services Over New Lending Regulations

Airtel Nigeria has temporarily halted its airtime and data credit services, which previously allowed eligible prepaid subscribers to borrow and repay on their next recharge. In a statement released on…

Nigerian Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Rising Jet Fuel Costs

Domestic airline operators in Nigeria have announced plans to suspend flight operations from April 20, 2026, over the escalating cost of aviation fuel and what they describe as exploitative pricing…

Ogun Govt Moves to Charge Truck Driver in Fatal Crash Involving Associates of Anthony Joshua

The Ogun State Government has revealed plans to initiate criminal proceedings against Abubakar Adamu, the driver of a stationary truck linked to the accident that led to the deaths of…

Court Jails 76-Year-Old Man 25 Years for Cannabis Trafficking

A 76-year-old man, Mr. Francis Omofe, has been sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison for drug-related offences. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the prosecution successfully…

French Court Finds Lafarge Guilty of Funding Terror Groups During Syria War

A French court has convicted Lafarge of financing terrorism after it was found to have paid millions of dollars to armed extremist groups, including Islamic State, to maintain its operations…

Aiyedatiwa Sets Up Committee on Minimum Wage Review at RUGIPO, Clears Salary Arrears

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the formation of a committee to assess the implementation of the new minimum wage at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO). The decision follows a series of…