VIDEO: Makinde Restricts Okada Operations in Oyo, Bans Night Riding
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a restriction on commercial motorcycle operations across the state as part of efforts to address growing security challenges.
DR Congo Condemns Cancellation of Chile Friendly Over Ebola Concerns
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has criticised the cancellation of its scheduled international friendly against Chile, which was called off by Spanish authorities over concerns linked to the ongoing…
Court Adjourns Sowore’s Recusal Application to June 15
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned until June 15, 2026, for ruling on an application by Omoyele Sowore seeking the judge’s recusal from his ongoing…
NCDC Raises Alarm Over High Risk of Ebola Importation Into Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the risk of importing the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into Nigeria as high, citing ongoing outbreaks in…
NDC Denies Imposing Candidates, Defends Conduct of Primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations of candidate imposition, insisting that its recently concluded primary elections were conducted through consultation, consensus-building and democratic participation.
Abducted Pupils Will Be Rescued, FG Assures as New Security Strategy Takes Effect
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the safe return of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states remains a top priority, saying all security agencies have been…
Gunmen Abduct Pastor’s Son, Destroy Houses in Ondo Community
The victim, identified as Oluwatobi Victor Olaosebikan, is the son of a local pastor, Isaac Olaosebikan. The attackers reportedly stormed the community around 1 a.m., firing gunshots sporadically and causing…
Anthropic Calls for Global Pause on Advanced AI Development
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has called for a global pause or slowdown in the development of the world's most advanced AI systems, warning that emerging models are beginning to show…
Naval Chief Seeks Special Court for Maritime Crimes
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, has called for the establishment of a special court to handle maritime crimes, saying it would fast-track the prosecution of crude oil…
Troops Arrest Boko Haram, ISWAP Logistics Suppliers in Borno Crackdown
The Headquarters of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, has announced the arrest of several suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State as part of…