Akure, Ondo State – The Ondo State Government has announced that anyone convicted of kidnapping in the state will face the death penalty by hanging, as part of sweeping new measures to curb rising insecurity. The decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held on Saturday in Akure, the state capital. Attorney General […]
Nigeria Recovers Over 100 Stolen Artifacts from the Netherlands
LAGOS (AFP) — The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa, as pressure mounts on Western governments and institutions to hand back the spoils of […]
Jailed Armed Robber Caught Processing Passport in Lagos Prison Scandal
Lagos, Nigeria – A convicted armed robber serving a 21-year sentence was recently caught attempting to obtain an international passport while still incarcerated at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, sparking disciplinary action and a broader investigation into prison oversight. The inmate, identified as Haruna Ayo, had been sentenced to life imprisonment for armed robbery, […]
Bird Strike Forces Air Peace Flight Back to Lagos as Airline Records 34th Incident in 2025
Lagos, Nigeria – A bird strike on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Owerri forced the aircraft to make an emergency return to base on Saturday, marking the airline’s 34th such incident in 2025 and sparking renewed concerns over aviation safety. Flight P47150 had only just departed from Lagos when a bird collided with […]
Squash Glory: Sesan Asani Claims Top Spot at Lagos Country Club
The Squash Section, Lagos Country Club recently held its annual 2025 WorkNigeria Squash Ladder tournament where winners emerged in various categories. The 9-day tournament climaxed last Friday with the Chairman of the Section, Sesan Asani, becoming the number one on the Gold Ladder in the Men Category, Arc Funmi Bamkole, Past President and a Patron […]
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The US president says strikes on three sites were a “spectacular military success”.
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US strike on Iran is loaded with risks for Trump
As well as retaliation risks, the president who styled himself as a “peacemaker” could face party dissent over Iran attack.
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Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?
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