Oyo Mourns as 420-Year-Old Tortoise Baba Dies at Alaafin Palace
OYO — The ancient town of Oyo is mourning the loss of its oldest and most famous animal resident. Baba, a giant tortoise believed to have lived for 420 years…
Federal Government Launches 50mw Mini-Grid to Deliver 24-Hour Power to Abuja Industrial Area
ABUJA — Industries in the Idu Industrial Area of Abuja are set to enjoy 24-hour electricity supply under a new 50-megawatt electrification project launched by the Federal Government. The project…
Police Assure Partnership With YEGO Ahead of 2027 Elections
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Youth Electoral Guards Observers, YEGO, Initiative, a youth-led intervention designed to help curb electoral violence, strengthen…
Osun Commissioners Pledge Open Door Policy, Partnership as NUJ Online Media Chapel Begins Familiarity Tour
OSOGBO — Two Commissioners in Osun State have pledged open door access and partnership with professional online journalists as the Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ,…
Stephen Appiah Joins Adebayor, Wanyama and Amokachi in 22bet’s African Football Network
ACCRA — Ghana and African football legend Stephen Appiah has been unveiled as 22Bet’s new Global Ambassador, joining a growing network of some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures.…
Adeleke Inaugurates New UNIOSUN Council, Extends VC Adebooye’s Tenure by Two Years
OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, charging its members to uphold peace, accountability and…
Hostinger Ecommerce Review: Is This the Fastest Way to Launch an Online Store in 2026?
Hostinger Ecommerce offers a fast, easy way to build an online store. I recently used it to create a mockup shop called Apex Warrior Training, and the whole process took…
‘She slipped out of my hand’ – couple’s children missing after ferry capsizes
Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight.
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman
A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.
