Qatar Airways flight QR 1406, operating from Lagos to Doha, on Friday made an emergency return to Lagos due to a technical issue that occurred in flight. A statement from the airline says “the cockpit crew followed established procedures and landed Read more…
President Vladimir Putin is mediating in the Iran situation to try to quickly de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the Russian leader spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Moscow, an ally of Read more…
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the leadership of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, saying traditional rulers must adapt to the realities Read more…
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolences read out at the funeral of Angelo Gugel, who served three Popes as Papal Chamber Assistant, recalling his “exemplary Christian witness” and generous service to the Vatican. “A long and precious service Read more…
Some yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan in Oyo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed this Read more…
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has officially welcomed Professor Madubuko Tochukwu Victor as a Director on its Board, effective January 1, 2026, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to robust corporate governance and strategic expansion. The appointment, ratified at UNA’s Extraordinary General Meeting Read more…
The United States is considering whether to strike Iran as turmoil intensifies for the country’s authoritarian regime. The Iranian government is at its weakest point in years, destabilizing yet another OPEC nation less than two weeks after the United States Read more…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the people of Nigeria have all agreed that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led government has woefully failed. The National spokesman of the party said this on Friday while fielding questions in an interview Read more…
At least three people have been reportedly killed in separate attacks by militia herdsmen across communities in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, leaving residents fearful and raising concerns about escalating violence. It was gathered from local sources that in Iordye Read more…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that 20 commercial banks have so far met its ongoing recapitalization requirements as of Thursday, January 15, 2026. The update was given by the CBN’s Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Dr. Muhammad Read more…
The Rivers State House of Assembly says the Chief Judge of the state has received and acknowledged official correspondence conveying notices of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu. The confirmation was contained in Read more…