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Mexican journalist Josué Martínez Contreras, whose killing was condemned by UNESCO

UNESCO demands justice after Mexican journalist shot dead

UNESCO has condemned the Mexican journalist killing involving Josué Martínez Contreras. It also called…

By Maha Christopher

INEC warns relocated voters against fresh registration as CVR deadline nears

The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged Nigerians who have changed their place of…

By Maha Christopher
Students and teachers participating in Ondo State’s digital education programme

Ondo equips 50 schools as digital education drive gathers pace

The Ondo State Government has expanded its digital education programme to 50 public secondary…

By Maha Christopher
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announcing plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline

Kano plans state-owned airline to employ trained pilots

The Kano state airline is expected to begin commercial operations within one year, Governor…

By Maha Christopher
US Senator Ted Cruz speaking about Christian killings in Nigeria and the country’s lobbying contract

US senator accuses Tinubu government of masking Christian killings with lobbyists

United States Senator Ted Cruz has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using an…

By Maha Christopher
Senate debating bill against fake drugs and counterfeit medicines

Senate pushes bill to compel Facebook, TikTok to open offices in Nigeria

    The Senate on Thursday advanced legislative efforts to compel global social media…

By Juliet Anine

Army clears Niger Republic resident of terror accusations

  Military authorities have clarified the status of an individual who was earlier reported…

By Juliet Anine
President Bola Tinubu meeting North-East governors and political leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Tinubu tells North-East governors to step up fight against terrorism

President Bola Tinubu has urged governors in the North-East to intensify efforts against terrorism…

By Maha Christopher
Smoke rising from the Justrite Superstore fire in the Akowonjo area of Lagos

Photos: Fire damages Justrite Superstore outlet in Lagos

The Justrite Superstore fire damaged part of the company’s building in the Akowonjo area…

By Maha Christopher

2027: APC submits details of 13 governorship candidates to INEC

The All Progressives Congress has stepped up preparations for the 2027 general elections with…

By Christian George
EFCC officials displaying mineral ore recovered during a Kwara illegal mining investigation

Kwara court jails two, fines firm over illegal mining

A Federal High Court in Ilorin has convicted two men and fined a company…

By Maha Christopher
Ghanaian President John Mahama calling for an AU debate on xenophobia in South Africa

Ghanaian president pressures AU to confront South Africa’s anti-migrant violence

Ghanaian President John Mahama has renewed calls for an AU debate on xenophobia following…

By Maha Christopher
Karim Adeyemi holding a Barcelona shirt after completing his transfer from Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona complete €29m Adeyemi deal from Dortmund

Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund in a deal reportedly worth €29 million, including…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump speaking after warning Iran over alleged assassination threat

US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark nuclear deal for civilian programme

  The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark deal that will…

By Juliet Anine
Babatunde Fashola speaking during a television interview where he ruled out a presidential bid

Nigeria’s democracy still a work in progress, says Fashola

Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has said Nigeria’s democracy is still developing…

By Christian George