Gumi Calls for Dialogue With Boko Haram, Bandits, Cites Niger Delta Peace Model
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has renewed his call for dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits, questioning why the Federal Government has not pursued negotiations similar to those that helped end militancy in the Niger Delta. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi referenced the engagements […]
Norris Claims Hungarian GP Pole, Warns Race Victory Far From Guaranteed
By Ugo Kevwe National News – Formula One world champion Lando Norris secured his first pole position of the 2026 season for the Hungarian Grand Prix but has cautioned that converting it into victory will be a much tougher task. The McLaren driver topped qualifying at the Hungaroring after the British team introduced a major upgrade […]
Over 250,000 Evacuated As Wildfires Rage Across France, Spain
By Damian Arugo Jr. National News – More than 250,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as devastating wildfires continue to sweep through parts of France and Spain, with emergency authorities warning that the situation remains critical despite ongoing firefighting efforts. In south-western France, powerful winds and soaring temperatures have fuelled fast-moving fires advancing […]
Benue Dismisses Mpox Outbreak Reports, Says No Case Confirmed
By Ter Atii National News – The Benue State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging an outbreak of Mpox in Konshisha Local Government Area, stating that no case of the disease has been confirmed in the state. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this in a statement on […]
Zamfara LG Chairman Abducted as Terrorists Kill Two Policemen, Vigilante
By Aisha Musa National News – The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has been abducted by suspected terrorists following a deadly attack on his residence in the early hours of Saturday. The assault claimed the lives of two police officers, a local vigilante, and a civilian, while the chairman was […]
Court Approves Destruction of N480bn Meth Lab in Ogun
By Reborn Jude National News – A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) permission to destroy an alleged methamphetamine laboratory valued at N480 billion discovered in Abidagba Forest, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Justice Musa Kakaki approved the application on Friday despite objections from three […]
Russian Missile Strike on Drone Exhibition Near Kyiv Kills 15, Injures Scores
By Loveth Henry National News – At least 15 people have been killed and about 100 others injured in a fresh wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine, including a deadly ballistic missile strike on a drone technology exhibition near the capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said 10 people were killed when Russian missiles struck the […]
Davido Announces London Premiere for Upcoming ‘Oriade’ Album
By Reborn Jude National News – Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he will stage an exclusive live premiere of his forthcoming sixth studio album, Oriade, in London on August 11. The award-winning singer disclosed the development in a post on his official X account on Friday, inviting fans to the O2 […]
Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 229 as NCDC Confirms Fresh Spike in Cases
By Happy Bayo National News – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a fresh increase in confirmed Lassa fever infections after a brief decline, with the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 climbing to 963 and the death toll reaching 229. According to the agency’s latest epidemiological report, confirmed cases […]
Budget Office: Controversial PFIPC Originated Under Buhari Administration
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has said the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), which is under investigation after being declared illegal by the Presidency, traces its institutional origin to the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The clarification was made on Friday by the Director-General […]