NANS Zonal Coordinators Back Akinteye’s Direction Ahead of 2027 Elections
Five zonal coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students have declared support for NANS President Akinteye Babatunde Afeez ahead of the 2027 general...
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Kara Bridge Repairs: Reopening Date, Traffic Update, Alternative Routes
Repairs on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are ongoing, with the Federal Government targeting completion around September 22, 2026. Here is the latest...
FG iDICE Training: 8,000 Free Slots for Osun Youths, How to Apply
The Federal Government-backed iDICE programme has allocated 8,000 free training slots to Osun State, with applications open for digital and BPO skills training.
FG Says Abuja-Kano-Katsina Train Service Due by January 2027
The Federal Government says passengers should be able to travel by train from Abuja through Kaduna, Zaria and Kano to Daura and Katsina by January 2027.
ASUU-SLUK Postpones Strike, Sets October 31 Deadline
ASUU-SLUK has postponed its planned warning strike and given the Jigawa State Government until October 31 to resolve outstanding salary, funding and agreement issues.
Asake Tops Nigeria’s H1 2026 Streaming Chart With 681.36m Streams
Asake recorded 681.36 million streams in Nigeria during the first half of 2026, finishing well ahead of Wizkid and Seyi Vibez in the latest TurnTable ranking.
16-Year-Old Max Dowman Scores Twice as Arsenal Beat Ipswich 4-2
Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman scored twice as Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road to book a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Peter Obi Rejects Anambra Debt Claims, Says He Left ₦2.13bn Ecological Fund
Peter Obi has challenged the Anambra State Government to prove that his administration left unpaid obligations, insisting he handed over without outstanding salaries,...
Air Peace Records 1,330 Delays From 1,864 Flights in August, NCAA Says
NCAA data shows Air Peace recorded the highest number of domestic flight delays in August, with 1,330 of its 1,864 flights operating behind schedule.
Omisore Says Political Future Is in God’s Hands as He Turns 69
Iyiola Omisore has declined to reveal his next political move, saying God will determine his future as he marked his 69th birthday in Osogbo.
Bonny Light Hits $126.32 as Fresh Petrol Price Hike Fears Grow
Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude has surged to $126.32 per barrel as global supply disruptions deepen concerns over another round of petrol price increases.
ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH
Academic activities face disruption at Lagos State-owned universities after ASUU declared a total and indefinite strike over unresolved welfare and agreement...
Lagos Assembly Confirms 12 Sanwo-Olu Nominees for State Boards
Lagos lawmakers have confirmed 12 nominees forwarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointments to the Local Government Service Commission, LNSA Board and Audit...
US Imposes Visa Restrictions Over South Africa Land, Race Policies
Washington has introduced new visa restrictions tied to South Africa, citing concerns over land policies and alleged racial discrimination, claims Pretoria has disputed.
Police Assure Calm After Lagos Trade Fair Protest Over Chinese Retail Sales
Nigerian traders at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex protested alleged direct retail sales by Chinese businesses, prompting police and market leaders to assure the public...
Nigeria Inflation Falls to 15.39% in August 2026
Nigeria’s headline inflation eased slightly to 15.39% in August, while monthly food inflation fell sharply, offering some relief from July’s stronger price pressures.
ITURA 2027: Pelumi Takes ‘New Voice’ Message to Oriade, Obokun, Challenges 24-Year Political Order
Pelumi Olajengbesi is positioning ITURA 2027 as a new chapter for Oriade and Obokun, arguing that after decades of familiar representation, the constituency deserves a...
Police Recover Second Body From Ile-Ife Motor Park, Move Probe to SCID
Police have recovered a second body from Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife as investigation into Sunday's deadly violence moves to the State Criminal Investigation...