King Charles III has praised Nigeria’s rapid transformation, highlighting its cultural influence and global relevance during a state engagement with President Bola Tinubu in the United Kingdom. The monarch made the remarks while hosting Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, alongside members of the royal family and council at Windsor Castle. He described Nigeria as a nation undergoing remarkable progress, stating that the country “has not merely changed, it has […]

The Oyo State Government has announced plans to begin the disbursement of loans to young farmers across the state as part of efforts to strengthen agribusiness and promote youth participation in agriculture. The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Debo Akande, disclosed this during a press conference held in Ibadan. He stated that the initiative, scheduled to commence next week, is designed to create practical opportunities for young […]

A judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors alongside their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, over the importation of 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The arrests were made at the Apapa seaport in November 2025 after authorities intercepted the illegal consignment. Following the discovery, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency filed multiple charges against the vessel and its crew. During court proceedings, […]

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, located in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The victims were reportedly visiting the facility when the attackers struck. According to an eyewitness who managed to escape, the armed men emerged from the surrounding bush and intercepted their vehicle while they were heading toward one of the institute’s sections. Security authorities confirmed the incident, […]