NANS Apologises to JAMB, Accuses NAUS, NAPS and NANCES of Spreading False Claims
A dispute over student representation in JAMB’s Life Skills and Critical Thinking committee has escalated, with NANS apologising to JAMB and accusing NAUS, NAPS and...
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NDLEA Intercepts Billions of Naira Worth of Illicit Drugs in Nationwide Crackdown
The NDLEA has recorded major seizures of tramadol, cannabis, pregabalin and synthetic cannabis across several states, arresting suspects linked to illicit drug...
Osun Police Warn Against Alleged Cult-Linked Protest, Vow Decisive Action
The Osun State Police Command has warned against an alleged planned protest linked to the Congress of Cultists, reportedly associated with the Neo-Black Movement of...
Obasanjo Meets Isbae U: The Funniest Moments From “Curiosity Made Me Ask” Interview
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo surprised Nigerians with his humorous responses during Isbae U’s Curiosity Made Me Ask interview, especially when asked about popular...
37 Miners Die in NSCDC Custody: Conflicting Cell Counts and Autopsy Questions Emerge
Thirty-seven miners died in government custody, but a basic question remains unanswered: how many people were actually inside the detention cell? Conflicting accounts...
UNIOSUN to Graduate First 90 Medical Doctors as 4,357 Students Receive Degrees
A major milestone for UNIOSUN as its first 90 medical doctors prepare to receive their degrees. The university has also announced 4,357 graduands and 88 First-Class...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Change Blood Policy, Allow Members to Decide on Four Components
Jehovah’s Witnesses have changed their blood policy after decades of restrictions. Members can now decide whether to accept four major blood components, but there is an...
Miss Imesi Ile Onifade Fikayomi Comfort to Host Women’s Health Awareness Programme
Queen Onifade Fikayomi Comfort, Miss Imesi Ile 2025/2026, has announced a women’s health awareness programme for September 25 at Imesi Ile Town Hall.
IBB University Student Isma'il Magaji Killed by Stray Bullet During Niger Land Dispute
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University has confirmed that 400-level student Isma'il Ishaq Magaji died after being struck by a stray bullet during a land dispute in Niger...
Chelsea Injury Update: Alonso Explains Joao Pedro, Reece James Absences Against Brentford
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says Joao Pedro and Reece James missed the Brentford match through injury, with the club targeting the international break for the striker's...
Bauchi By-Election: Police Arrest 47 Suspects, Recover Guns and Cutlasses at Polling Units
Bauchi police say they arrested 47 people claiming to be state security operatives at Disina by-election polling units and recovered firearms and other weapons.
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal: Gross, Kostoulas, Andres End Gunners' Perfect Start
Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season as Brighton won 3-0 through goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres.
Asiri Eniba Announces Return to Osun NURTW Office Despite Government Order
Asiri Eniba says he has returned to the Osun NURTW headquarters as chairman despite the state government's order suspending union activities following a fatal motor park...
US Justice Department Charges 16 Over Alleged Election Crimes, Including Three Nigerians
The US Justice Department has charged 16 people, including three Nigerians, over alleged illegal voting, false citizenship claims and related election offences.
INEC: Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, Delta Bye-Elections Crucial for 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission has described the ongoing bye-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states as crucial operational exercises that will...
Phyna, Nkechi Blessing set for celebrity boxing showdown in Lagos
Reality star Phyna and actress Nkechi Blessing are set to clash in a celebrity boxing bout on October 1, 2026, in Lagos. The fight, 'Phyna vs Nkechi,' is part of the...
FACT CHECK: Is ASUU on Strike? Latest Update on Universities Affected in Nigeria
Is ASUU on strike in Nigeria? Check the latest nationwide strike status and updates on UniPort, LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH and KASU.
Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Rises 68% to $7.54bn as Exports Surge
Nigeria recorded a $7.54 billion current account surplus in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger crude oil, gas, refined petroleum and non-oil exports.