A helicopter operated by the Iranian Army’s Air Force crashed on Tuesday into a busy fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of four people. The victims included the pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft, as well as two fruit vendors who were on the ground at the time of the incident. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that the crash was caused by a technical […]
The United States Congress has urged the establishment of a comprehensive bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja focused on protecting vulnerable Christian communities, dismantling jihadist terror networks, and countering the growing influence of China and Russia in Nigeria. The call was contained in a joint decision by the House Appropriations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. In a statement titled “Ending the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” lawmakers praised […]
Energy experts and petroleum retailers have advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the next steps following the issuance of Executive Order 09, which mandates the remittance of oil revenues to the federation account. The executive order, announced last Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, has stirred debate within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The directive discontinues two revenue streams previously retained by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) — […]
At least three members of the Civilian Protection Group (CPG) have been killed following a deadly attack by armed bandits in Zamfara State. The incident occurred in Magamin Diddi District of Maradun Local Government Area, where a large number of heavily armed bandits reportedly stormed the community. The assailants were said to have launched a sudden and coordinated assault, engaging members of the local vigilante group in sporadic gunfire. Residents […]
The Association of Power Generation Companies has firmly rejected claims that ₦2.8 trillion represents a newly verified and final settlement of legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies, describing the figure as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer of the association, Joy Ogaji, said reports suggesting that the ₦2.8 trillion had been validated as the government’s confirmed liability do not reflect the outcome […]
A fire outbreak has reportedly engulfed the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, a facility currently undergoing a multi-billion-naira renovation aimed at modernising its infrastructure and enhancing passenger comfort. Although the full details of the incident are still emerging, the affected terminal forms part of the airport’s older structures and has been under extensive upgrade works as part of broader efforts to improve operational efficiency and overall […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and cloudy conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. In its latest weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency predicted slight dust haze across the northern region on Monday. However, parts of Borno State and Yobe State are expected to experience moderate dust haze, with horizontal visibility ranging between 2km and 5km. NiMet said the North Central region would experience slight […]
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have rescued a 20-year-old suspect, Garuba Aminu, from an angry mob after a suspected human leg was reportedly discovered in his possession in Oyo town. The incident occurred at about 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, in the busy commercial area of Oroki. The suspect was said to have disguised himself as a scavenger, moving around the area with a large sack […]
UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid CF, following an incident involving Vinícius Júnior during last week’s first-leg encounter. The suspension was announced after UEFA appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector (EDI) to investigate allegations of discriminatory conduct that allegedly occurred during the Champions League 2025/2026 Knock-out Playoff match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid on February 17, 2026. […]
