The maiden edition of the Honda Captain’s Squash League Series ended on a high note at the Squash Section of the Lagos Country Club after five days of intense competition, camaraderie and top-class performances. The tournament, which ran from April 27 to May 1, 2026, attracted more than 36 registered players from the club’s Squash […]
Badagry market shuts as Akran burial rites begin in Lagos
Commercial activities at Agbalata International Market, Badagry, were halted on Thursday as Lagos State began burial rites for the late Akran, Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The traditional ruler died on Jan. 12, prompting a state-backed programme to honour his life and traditional authority in Badagry community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Lagos […]
Alleged N2.6 Billion Fraud: Court rejects ex-aviation minister Sirika’s daughter, son-in-law’s statements tendered by EFCC
The judge adjourned until June 2 for continuation of hearing… News Agency of Nigeria • April 23, 2026 Hadi Sirika Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday, rejected the admissibility of the statements made by the daughter and son-in-law of a former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The statements were sought to […]
Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, Urges Continuity for Reforms and Development
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has thrown his support behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying continuity is essential to sustain ongoing reforms and national development. Speaking on Thursday in Port Harcourt during a meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council, Fubara said the current administration has made measurable progress despite prevailing challenges. “There […]
Troops Repel Midnight Assault in Borno, Kill 25 ISWAP Fighters, Capture One
At least 25 suspected terrorists, including a senior commander, were killed when troops of the Nigerian military foiled a midnight attack on Kukareta community in Borno State, authorities said on Thursday. The insurgents, believed to be members of the ISWAP faction of Boko Haram, launched a coordinated assault shortly after midnight on Wednesday but were […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Surge in Fake Messages, Urges Public Vigilance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians over a growing wave of fraudulent messages and online communications falsely attributed to the Bank, cautioning citizens to stay alert to avoid falling victim to scams. In a statement released মঙ্গলবার night, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said […]
First Bank Manager Arraigned in Lagos Over Alleged $.4m FX Forgery
A senior official of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nnedimma Arah, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged foreign exchange (FX)-related forgery. Arah, an Associate Chartered Accountant and branch manager at the bank’s Dosunmu office on Lagos Island, was docked by police detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department […]
“Nigeria Has Become a Killing Field” — Air Cdr Balogun Blasts ‘Reactive’ Security After Easter Massacres
Fresh outrage has erupted following deadly Easter attacks across northern Nigeria, where at least 26 people were killed, as retired Air Commodore Abayomi Balogun delivers a scathing verdict on the nation’s security system—calling it dangerously reactive and fundamentally broken. Gunmen struck communities in Benue, Kaduna, and Nasarawa states during the holiday, targeting worshippers and residents. […]
Group Say Make Gov No Touch Pipeline Security System as Nigeria Oil Output Climb to 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day
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“Iran Ready to Support Nigeria in Fight Against Terrorism” – Ambassador Raja
The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Raja, has dismissed allegations that Iran is spreading terrorism in Nigeria, stating that the country is willing to assist Nigeria in tackling violent extremism. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television, Raja said Iran strongly condemns terrorism and is prepared to cooperate with Nigeria and other countries facing security […]
