Suspected Kidnappers Kill Soldier, Injure Another in Ogun
National News – A soldier was killed and another injured during a suspected kidnapping operation in the Magbon-Etido area of Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, reportedly happened when armed men attempted to abduct a resident, prompting an intervention by military personnel. Sources in […]
Tinubu approves N10bn emergency funding for Ebola response
By Ahmed Yusuf, Abuja National News – Following renewed cases of the deadly Ebola virus in parts of Africa, President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N10bn as emergency funding to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against a possible Ebola outbreak. This is according to a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, […]
Stakeholders Urge Rivers Govt to Establish Ministry of Blue Economy, Conduct Environmental Audit
By Ogadinma Wokoma, Port Harcourt National News – Some stakeholders have called on the Rivers State Government and relevant authorities to begin harnessing the enormous opportunities in the blue economy sector, especially in the coastal regions. This call was made at an event organised by the maritime and energy reporters in Rivers State, alongside other stakeholders, to […]
FG Considers Retaliatory Measures Against South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – The Federal Government has indicated that it may consider retaliatory measures against South Africa over the ongoing harassment and attacks on Nigerians living in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, disclosed this on Monday while addressing State House correspondents in Abuja, expressing dissatisfaction with the way […]
Oyo Kidnap Victims’ Principal Denies Reports of Sharia Demand, Urges Government to Negotiate
By Ahmed Yusuf, Abuja National News – Residents of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Monday staged another round of protests, demanding the release of more than 40 pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The victims, who were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, during a coordinated attack on Baptist Nursery and Primary […]
Kidnappers Abduct Resident, Kill Another in Abuja Community
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a resident and fatally shot another during an attack on a residential community near the Quarry area of Arab Road in Kubwa, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident reportedly occurred between late Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday when the armed assailants invaded the community […]
Nigeria Records 53,000 Food-Related Deaths, 50 Million Illnesses Annually – FG
National News – The Federal Government has raised concerns over the growing burden of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing that unsafe food is responsible for more than 53,000 deaths and nearly 50 million illnesses across the country every year. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, disclosed this in Abuja during […]
Three Dead, 35 Injured as Warri-Itakpe Train Derails in Delta
National News – Three persons have been confirmed dead, while no fewer than 35 others sustained injuries following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe passenger train in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The tragic incident occurred on Monday after four coaches reportedly veered off the track, throwing passengers into panic and triggering an […]
Isoko Ex-agitators Commend Senator Onowakpo for Restoring Peace in Emede
By Jesse Ese National News – The leadership of Isoko Ex-agitators Forum has commended the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Thomas Onowakpo, for his timely intervention in the recent security crisis that rocked Emede Community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen […]