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Nigerians have reacted with widespread anger following the circulation of disturbing videos online showing women being attacked and struggling to escape from men during an alleged event in Ozoro, Delta State. The footage, which has gone viral across social media platforms, depicts multiple women crying out for help while being restrained by groups of men. In some clips, individuals are heard making threatening remarks, suggesting that women in public spaces […]

Residents displaced from Odonget community in Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State, have accused troops of the Nigerian Army of preventing them from returning to bury relatives killed during a recent clash. The soldiers, drawn from the 13 Brigade and the 245 Battalion in Edor Barracks, were deployed to the area following unrest linked to illegal mining activities. Locals claim that several bodies remain in the community days after […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured citizens that electricity supply across the country will improve in the near future as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve gas supply challenges affecting power generation. In a statement released on Thursday to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Adelabu said recent government interventions are beginning to address the persistent gas constraints that have limited electricity generation nationwide. He noted that concrete measures […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a new agreement with the United Kingdom to facilitate the return of Nigerian nationals who have failed to secure asylum, as well as convicted offenders. The development was confirmed by the UK Home Office on Thursday, following President Bola Tinubu’s recent official visit to the UK. Under the agreement, individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected and who have exhausted all legal […]

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have returned to Nigeria following a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential aircraft touched down on Friday, where the couple was received by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The visit, held from March 18 to 19, 2026, marked the first formal state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years, the last occurring […]

It was a vibrant gathering dedicated to celebrating women, their creativity, resilience, and impact on society as the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) commemorated International Women’s Day in Oyo State. The event, sponsored by the French Embassy in Nigeria, brought together stakeholders, beneficiaries, and advocates to explore the intersection of art, culture, and innovation. Through a series of art exhibitions, the programme highlighted the strength, contributions, and […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has urged the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to prioritise welfare interventions for junior-ranked officers, highlighting their crucial role in frontline policing across the country. Disu made the appeal while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, alongside members of its Board of Directors during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria […]

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed off Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State over alleged violations of environmental regulations. The enforcement action followed a public complaint which was subsequently verified, revealing that the company was discharging untreated effluent into the environment. According to the agency, a compliance inspection carried out by officials from its South West Zonal Office on February 18, 2026, found that the […]

The administration of Donald Trump is considering the deployment of thousands of American troops as part of a potential escalation in its military campaign against Iran. The proposed move is aimed at securing safe passage for oil tankers through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, with operations expected to rely heavily on air and naval forces. Iranian naval assets, including warships and submarines, have reportedly been key targets in ongoing […]