Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to all commercial vessels. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disclosed this in a statement on X . Similarly, he said that the decision to open the strategic waterway…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered a baby factory in Okuju, Ilado, Badagry area of Lagos. In the operation executed out on Wednesday night, the operatives rescued 18 pregnant women and 10…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, does not have the capacity to deliver Rivers State to the ADC, in the 2027 general elections. Wike made his bold assertions on Friday while during a…
A 30-year-old man identified as Elisha Abbas Saku, has been gruesomely murdered in Plateau State. Bandits suspected to be Fulani militias ambushed and killed Elisha at Riwhie-Chwo in Nzharuvo community, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of the state.…
Nigeria has secured approximately $83 million in financing backed by the International Finance Corporation to expand off-grid electricity access in rural and underserved communities. A move authorities say marks a significant step toward closing the country’s power gap. The Head…
Former governor of Rivers State and ex-minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he was chased out of the PDP by Goodluck Jonathan and his wife. Amaechi said this on Friday during an appearance on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a Channels Television…
Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services. The service previously permitted qualified prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay later. Femi Adeniran, Director, Corporate Communications said in a statement on Friday…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that airlines across the nation may suspend operations from April 20, 2026, due what it describes as an “astronomical and unsustainable” rise in the price of JetA1 fuel. AON stated in a…
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi has called for divine retribution on everyone responsible or associated with Nigeria’s kidnapping problem. In response to the widely shared video of University of Jos student John Arum being kidnapped by gunmen who are seeking…
Ten unidentified gunmen have launched fresh attacks on Odo-Ore in Kwara State’s Isin Local Government Area. The attack caused panic and chaos as gunmen fired intermittently and kidnapped at least five people. Sources say there is no police station or…
President Tinubu has firmly stated that he is unshaken by mounting pressure from the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. The president affirmed this on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja. He said, “They…
United States President, Donald Trump, has said that Iran has finally agreed to one of the most difficult terms in the negotiations to end the ongoing war. Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could be reached to end the Iran…
Former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke says she had little control over oil contract approvals during her time in office, Speaking in a UK court amid her trial, she claims that most decisions were made before reaching her desk.…
The Nigerian military has announced that it is set to integrate over 700 repentant terrorists into the society following rehabilitation. This was disclosed during a media tour of a new facility in preparation for the graduation ceremony. The military also…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has named Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 governorship election. Governor Sule announced the decision on Thursday during a meeting with political appointees at…