Amnesty International has urged Madonna University to reverse the expulsion of one nursing student and suspension of 14 others over a viral hospital video, calling for dialogue and mediation.
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Mother Reveals How Family Raised N6m Ransom to Secure Abducted NYSC Member’s Release in Imo!
A mother of a rescued prospective NYSC member has revealed how her family raised N6 million ransom during negotiations after kidnappers abducted 20 corps members in Imo State.
UNICEF Urges Stronger Parenting in Bauchi, Gombe to End Child Marriage and Protect Girls!
UNICEF is urging parents and leaders in Bauchi and Gombe to strengthen positive parenting, keep girls in school and intensify efforts to end child marriage and invest in the girl-child.
ACF ‘Congratulates’ Bwala After Admitting Tinubu’s Reforms Increased Poverty!
ACF has sarcastically “congratulated” Daniel Bwala after the presidential adviser acknowledged that Tinubu’s economic reforms increased poverty, while insisting Nigeria has made significant economic progress.
Lagos to Review Private Investment in Power Sector as Energy Summit Targets Electricity Market Growth!
Lagos State will review private investment and private-sector participation in its electricity market at the November 2026 Lagos Energy Summit as power-sector reforms advance.
COP31’s Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Global Oil, Gas and Coal Production Keeps Rising Despite Transition Pledge!
COP31 faces a difficult climate challenge as global oil, gas and coal production remains high despite the 2023 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels.
China Nominates Song Li for WHO Director-General as Global Health Leadership Race Intensifies!
China has nominated health official Song Li for WHO Director-General as the 2027 leadership race intensifies amid major changes in global health governance.
Army Calls for Responsible Reporting as 2 Division GOC Urges Journalists to Verify Military Information!
2 Division Nigerian Army GOC Major-General Auwalu Mahmuda urges journalists to verify military information as the Army strengthens security operations in Oyo State.
Kemi Badenoch Defends Children’s British Identity, Accuses Reform MPs of Dividing Britain!
Kemi Badenoch has defended her mixed-race children’s British and English identity while criticising Reform UK politicians over the growing debate about race, ancestry and national belonging.
Northern Islamic Clerics Urge Tinubu to Abandon 2027 Re-election Bid Over Insecurity, Hardship!
More than 1,000 Islamic clerics in northern Nigeria have urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his 2027 re-election bid, citing insecurity, killings, kidnappings and economic hardship.
Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina, Pays Tribute to Maradona and Late Father After Final Game!
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin, paying tribute to his late father and remembering Diego Maradona during an emotional farewell.
Sahara Group Commissions 6,000-Metric-Tonne LPG Facility in Ghana!
Sahara Group has commissioned a 6,000-metric-tonne LPG storage facility in Ghana, increasing the country’s storage capacity by about 10 per cent.
Lagos Court Sentences Adakole Ogbodo to Death for Murder Over Sachet Water Dispute!
Lagos State High Court sentences Adakole Ogbodo to death for murdering Bolaji after a sachet water dispute escalated into a fatal confrontation in Ikoyi.
Lagos Court Fixes October 20 Hearing in €40,750 22BET Contract Dispute Involving Oga Sabinus!
A Lagos High Court has fixed October 20 for a hearing involving 22BET’s alleged €40,750 contract dispute with Nigerian comedian Oga Sabinus.
CBN Withdraws ₦3.31tn From Banks as ₦2.17tn OMO Maturities Return Liquidity!
The CBN withdrew ₦3.31 trillion through its latest OMO auction as ₦2.17 trillion in maturing bills returned liquidity to Nigeria’s banking system, resulting in a net withdrawal of about ₦1.14 trillion.