Fire Guts UBA Branch on Lagos Island as Staff Escape Through Windows

A branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Lagos Island is currently on fire, causing panic among staff and residents.   Details about the cause of the outbreak…

Atiku Abubakar Meets US Ambassador, Discusses Democracy and Security

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., in Abuja.   Atiku revealed the…

ATBU Denies Plan to Scrap Non-Science Faculties, Cites Federal Government Directive

A storm of controversy is brewing over claims that Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, plans to phase out all faculties and programmes not related to science and technology.  …

Troops Kill 11 ISWAP Fighters in Borno and Adamawa Clashes

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday announced that its troops have killed 11 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in separate clashes in Borno and Adamawa states.  …

Mutfwang Urges Plateau Judges to Uphold Justice with Fear of God

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has charged judges in the state to uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness, reminding them that while they sit in judgment over…

US Mission Reaffirms Visa Fees Are Non-Refundable

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reiterated that visa application fees remain non-refundable, stressing that the policy is consistent with global standards.   The Mission made this clarification on…

‘You can’t lie your way out of our Smart School Money,’ Enugu Patriots Blast Sujimoto

Enugu State Patriots, a group of leaders cutting across political and professional backgrounds, have accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Company Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of lies and emotional manipulation…

Wike Kick-starts Capital City Renewal with 12 New Roads, Solar Lighting Plan

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday, September 18, 2025, kick-start the construction of 12 new roads and the installation of solar-powered streetlights across…

Hilda Baci Sets New Guinness World Record with Largest Serving of Nigerian Jollof Rice

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has achieved yet another historic milestone, as the Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially recognised her for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.…

Youth, Students Dominate INEC’s Ongoing Voter Registration Exercise

Commission reports 509,929 completed registrations as FCT ward-level exercise set to begin   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided an update on the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise,…