NIGERIA EXTRADITES 26-YEAR-OLD AFEEZ ADEWALE TO U.S. FOR SEXUAL EXTORTION TRIAL
Abuja – The Nigerian government has transferred 26-year-old Afeez Olatunji Adewale to the United States, where he is set to stand trial over allegations tied to a sexual extortion operation…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CALLS FOR ORDERLINESS, RESTRAINT BY SECURITY AGENCIES, URGES INEC TO STRENGTHEN VOTERS’ CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF FCT, KANO, RIVERS ELECTIONS
Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies, and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct themselves in an orderly manner during Saturday’s…
CBN APPROVES UNITY BANK AND PROVIDUS BANK MERGER
Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited, clearing the way for the two banks to begin integration. The…
FIRE GUTS AMICABLE HOSTEL AT OSUN STATE POLYTECHNIC, IREE
Iree – A hostel accommodating students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, was gutted by fire late Thursday night, causing panic among students and members of the institution’s community. The affected…
REAL MADRID PROVIDE EVIDENCE TO UEFA OVER VINÍCIUS JUNIOR RACISM ALLEGATIONS
Madrid – Real Madrid CF say they have supplied “all available evidence” to UEFA as the governing body investigates allegations of racism made by forward Vinícius Júnior. The Brazil international…
FAAN AND MTN LAUNCH FREE WIFI AT LAGOS AND ABUJA AIRPORTS
Lagos – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched free WiFi services at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and at…
ONDO MONARCH KILLED BY SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS IN AKURE NORTH
Akure – The traditional ruler of Agamọ Community in Akure North Local Government Area, Oba Kehinde Falodun, was reportedly killed by suspected kidnappers on Wednesday evening while resisting an abduction…
PROGRESSIVE GROUP RALLIES SUPPORT FOR AMAC CHAIRMAN’S RE-ELECTION
The Progressive Next Generation Initiative has called for early voter mobilisation and intensified grassroots campaigns ahead of the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. The group made…
NIGERIA AND GERMANY TO DEEPEN COOPERATION ON SECURITY, POWER, AND RAILWAY SECTORS
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed to enhance bilateral relations and strengthen collaboration in security, power, railway, creative arts, and skill development. The two…
EL-RUFAI SPENDS SECOND NIGHT IN EFCC CUSTODY AS AGENCY PLANS REMAND ORDER
Abuja – Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, marking his second night at the agency’s headquarters…
