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Four children were killed in a stabbing attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school in Kampala, Uganda, authorities said. The suspect, a man disguised as a parent, gained access to the school, engaged briefly with the administrator, then locked the gate and attacked children one by one. The […]

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is considering using a consensus approach to select its candidates for the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed by the State Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, during a visit from House of Representatives aspirant Mrs. Florence Oyeyemi, representing the Oke Ero/Isin/Ifelodun […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed all security agencies in the state to operate on red code due to potential unrest in Okpella, Estako East Local Government Area, following last week’s court ruling on the Okuokpellagbe throne. The court had ruled that Lukman Akemokue was removed from the throne […]

Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Republic, combining the national event with a mass funeral for a senior military commander killed in recent strikes linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The ceremony, held at Enghelab Square, honoured […]

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, […]