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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara State has deployed 365 personnel across worship centres to ensure a safe and peaceful Easter celebration. The deployment was announced in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASCI Umar Mohammed, who said the operation is being led by […]

Popular Nigerian music stars Simi and Adekunle Gold have welcomed their second child together. Simi shared the news in a viral Instagram post on Wednesday, revealing that the baby was born on March 10, 2026. The singer posted maternity photos and expressed gratitude, describing herself as a “mommy of two,” […]

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,280 personnel across all 16 local government areas to maintain security during the Easter festivities. Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga said the deployment aims to prevent disturbances and curb criminal activities during the celebrations. According to […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged the establishment of a legal framework to tackle land grabbing in the city. The call came as he received the report of an anti-land-grabbing committee led by Niyi Akintola at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo. Oba Ladoja emphasized that curbing land grabbing […]

The Oyo State Government has announced new initiatives to transform the electricity sector, leveraging recent legal reforms and strategic investments to boost power supply and support economic growth. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Energy and Chairman of the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Prof. Daud Shangodoyin, […]

At least one person has died, and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds swept through Greece, authorities reported on Thursday. The victim, a man in the seaside town of Nea Makri, northeast of Athens, was reportedly swept away by floodwaters and trapped under a car […]

 The Iranian government has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels, fuel shipments, and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Manila’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. The assurance followed a discussion between Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro and her Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, on […]

Russia has expressed readiness to assist in resolving the ongoing conflict in Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Thursday. Peskov said President Vladimir Putin continues to hold discussions with regional leaders, and Russian agencies are prepared to support efforts to transition the military situation toward a peaceful outcome. The […]

The wife of former Oyo State Governor, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, has raised concerns over the N300 daily feeding allowance provided to visually impaired students in special schools, describing it as grossly insufficient. During a visit to the Nigeria Training Centre for the Blind and the Oyo State Special Basic School, Alao-Akala […]

President Bola Tinubu has named Professor Shu’aib Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, replacing Ahmed Aminu, who resigned to pursue the 2027 Adamawa governorship election. In addition, the President has renewed the appointment of Sule Abdulaziz as Managing Director and CEO of the Transmission […]