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Security agencies have intensified surveillance around schools, NYSC orientation camps and places of worship following intelligence warning of possible coordinated terrorist...
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Nigeria is demanding transparent investigations into the deaths of two citizens in South Africa as concerns over the safety of Nigerians and other African migrants deepen.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, dies after brief illness following five-day abduction
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
The United States has delivered another consignment of military equipment to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s capacity to combat terrorism and other security...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
The EFCC has trained South-East NGOs on terrorism financing risks, urging stronger financial controls without disrupting legitimate humanitarian work.
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
The parties pledged to reject violence, hate speech and intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Adebayo unveiled the SDP's 2027–2031 manifesto and promised to tackle poverty and insecurity if elected president.
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Peter Obi has described Seyi Makinde as qualified to contest the presidency in 2027, while calling for unity, justice and issue-based politics. Speaking in Abuja, Obi urged...
By Ogbeni Yusuff Oyinlade Akanfe
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 15 NYSC corps members and six others abducted in Kogi, commending security forces and ordering a sustained manhunt for the...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Osun APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and condemns post-election violence and attack
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Osun police have identified two civilians killed during violence in Ikire, saying suspected attackers also injured two officers and seized a service rifle.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Donald Trump has attacked Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs following the collapse of US-Canada trade negotiations.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
The NDLEA says a 101-year-old woman was arrested over cannabis sales in Ogun State as operatives separately intercepted cocaine concealed inside fufu bound for Cameroon.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Tottenham suffered a miserable start to the new Premier League season as Brentford secured a commanding 3-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a shock 2-0 victory over Manchester United, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring at the MKM Stadium.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Carlos Espí struck in the 90th minute to give Real Madrid a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol as José Mourinho began his new LaLiga spell with three points.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Scores of residents are feared abducted after gunmen attacked villages and a mosque during Friday prayers in Borgu LGA of Niger State.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa says Nigeria’s banking regulation must evolve as financial services become embedded in everyday digital platforms.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
