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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Thursday. The blaze started from a stationary saloon car parked on the third floor and was quickly contained by firefighters. No deaths or injuries...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado Ekiti under tight security ahead of the June 20 elections. Ekiti’s voter register has risen to over 1.05 million, with PVC collection reaching 97.1% of registered voters. Officials say preparations...

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Tinubu Honours 50 Nigerians for Role in June 12 Democracy Struggle

KEY POINTS President Tinubu honoured 50 Nigerians for their roles in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle...

Reps Approve State Police Bill Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill with 289 lawmakers...

FG Schedules More Evacuation Flights as 262 Nigerians Return From South Africa

KEY POINTS The first batch of 262 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived...

Senate Orders Security Agencies to Arrest Bandits Flaunting Cash on TikTok

KEY POINTS The Senate has directed security agencies to track and arrest bandits and...

DSS Questions Edo Take-It-Back Leader Over June 12 Protest

KEY POINTS • Edo Take-It-Back Movement coordinator Clinton Onobumhe alleged that the DSS interrogated and...

Keyamo orders probe, grounds aircraft after unauthorized landing near Asaba

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has grounded a private aircraft and ordered a probe after it made an emergency landing near Asaba and departed without clearance.

Federal Government’s iDICE programme onboards 185 founders in first cohort

The Federal Government's iDICE programme has onboarded 185 founders into the first cohort of its Startup Bridge initiative, selected from more than 7,000 applicants.

Davido uses World Cup stage to demand action for abducted Nigerian pupils

Afrobeats star Davido used his 2026 World Cup countdown concert performance to demand action for abducted Oyo students and teachers, wearing a striking 'Bring Them Home' jacket.

Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency

KEY POINTS • The Senate has passed a bill seeking to regulate cryptocurrency trading and...

Iyabo Obasanjo Set to Return to PDP After APC Exit

KEY POINTS • Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo is reportedly set to rejoin the Peoples Democratic...

Nigeria Moves to Bring Home Over 100 Citizens Jailed in Ethiopia

KEY POINTS • The Federal Government is set to sign a prisoner transfer agreement with...

Adeleke Escapes Unhurt as Podium Collapses at Osun Rally

KEY POINTS • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and top officials escaped unhurt after a...

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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado...

Kwara Police Deny Bandit Invasion Rumour in Oke-Oyi

KEY POINTS The Kwara Police confirmed there was no bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi despite...

FG to Evacuate Over 742 Nigerians From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks

KEY POINTS The Federal Government will evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before...