Ilorin cleric Abdulrahman Bello has been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering final-year student Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal in Kwara.

President Tinubu has extended Customs CG Adeniyi’s tenure by one year to consolidate reforms, modernisation, and fulfil AfCFTA obligations.

Kogi Governor Ododo has showered praises on President Tinubu and works minister Umahi for commitment to Abuja-Lokoja road

The UN has accused Congo’s M23 rebels of killing scores of farmers, but the group described the claim as a smear.

Six suspects have been arrested for stealing crude oil pipes in Edo using excavators, says state task force.

The Nigerian government has called for dialogue, sets a conciliation meeting for Friday as nurses’ strike affects emergency services.

NNPC insists Port Harcourt refinery will not be sold, vows total rehabilitation and deeper technical partnerships.

Tinubu appoints DCG Olumode Adeyemi as Federal Fire Service boss, replacing Jaji Olola who retires August 14, 2025.

Nigerian nurses have begun a seven-day strike over poor pay and staffing, threatening indefinite action if demands are unmet.

Flights across major UK airports have resumed after a brief technical glitch disrupted air traffic control operations on Wednesday.

Nigeria begins diplomatic efforts in Ghana as Minister Odumegwu-Ojukwu engages leaders to address rising hostility toward Nigerian residents.

Kwara State has evacuated 94 street beggars in Ilorin, citing security threats, drug peddling, and rising concerns about criminal activity.

NDLEA and Education Ministry agree on drug integrity tests for tertiary students and revised curriculum to include drug education components.

Fagbemi has stressed Nigeria must adopt intelligence-led, united approaches to combat trafficking’s economic exploitation and protect vulnerable citizens from systemic abuse.

Shettima urges deeper global collaboration as Nigeria prioritises food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, and market-driven reforms to combat hunger and insecurity.

Ooni of Ife backs Special Seats Bill, calling it crucial for empowering Nigerian women with deserved voice, pride, and political representation.

Stranded Nigerians in CAR rescued by embassy officials after viral video revealed their abandonment and unpaid wages by a Nigerian agent.

At least six people have been killed in clashes between longstanding allies South Sudan and Uganda near their shared border

South Sudan has offered to accept more US deportees and urges the Trump administration to lift sanctions on top official.

Simon Ogwu says commercialised farm produce can be monetised, adding to formal income, and used to increase mortgage qualification and housing access.