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Four persons have been confirmed dead following a lone accident that occurred in front of Christopher University along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Sunday. The crash also left eight other passengers injured, with varying degrees of wounds, after a commercial vehicle lost control on the highway. The accident involved a Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number AGL 789 YL and reportedly occurred at about 1:30 a.m. […]

The Federal Government has proposed N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for what it described as “Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision,” signalling a fresh multi-billion-naira commitment to managing disputes and obligations that typically follow elections in Nigeria. The allocation appears under the Service-Wide Votes, a centrally managed funding pool used to finance obligations not tied to a specific ministry, department, or agency. Service-Wide Votes are generally regarded as the […]

Healthcare services across Nigeria may face major disruption as resident doctors under the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) begin a nationwide strike today, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The industrial action is expected to affect services in federal and state-owned hospitals, following unresolved issues between the association and the Federal Government. NARD said the strike became necessary after the government reportedly stopped the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, […]

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo is having a major celebration moment as her latest movie, Return of Arinzo, has officially taken over the Nigerian box office, emerging as the highest-grossing film of the Easter weekend. The movie stormed cinemas with an impressive ₦104.8 million in its opening weekend, instantly making it one of the hottest Nollywood releases of the moment and setting the pace for what could become one […]

A dismissed Nigerian soldier has alleged that personnel of the Nigerian Army are forced to purchase their uniforms, boots, and even some protective gear with their own money despite receiving what he described as modest salaries. The former soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, made the claims while speaking during a podcast interview, where he opened up about his experience in service, his earnings, and the conditions under […]

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man and his teenage son over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm during a stop-and-search operation along the Sagamu/Ogijo road. The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde, 38, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, were apprehended on Sunday after police reportedly recovered a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a face mask. According to police authorities, the arrest was […]

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Monday after Israeli strikes reportedly hit Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, while fresh missile and drone attacks deepened fears of a wider regional conflict. The latest attacks mark a significant intensification in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with growing concern over the impact on civilian infrastructure, energy supply, and regional stability. According to reports from the region, the […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved a debt settlement plan aimed at addressing long-standing financial obligations in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move expected to improve electricity generation and restore confidence across the industry. The approval is part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, which is designed to tackle liquidity problems that have affected the electricity value chain for years. According to the Federal Government, the debts accumulated […]

  A community group in Kaduna State has dismissed reports claiming that 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter service in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area, have been rescued by the Nigerian Army. The group described the reports as false, misleading, and deeply troubling to families and residents who are still anxiously awaiting the safe return of their loved ones. The clarification comes after widespread reports suggested that security operatives […]