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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Court Sentences Four to Death Over Deadly Owo Catholic Church Massacre

KEY POINTS Four men have been sentenced to death for their roles in the...

Ondo Doctors Begin Strike After Colleague Allegedly Attacked

KEY POINTS Resident doctors at FMC Owo and its Akure Annex have commenced a...

Dangote unveils multi-billion-dollar Olokola deep seaport on 10,000 hectares

Aliko Dangote's group has begun preliminary work on a 10,000-hectare deep seaport at Olokola, targeting exports, fertilizer shipments and Atlantic trade.

Gunmen abduct six health workers from Ondo clinic in midnight raid

Armed men stormed a health facility in Akure before dawn Saturday, abducting six workers in a raid that shook the entire community.

Owo Priest Recounts How Attackers Killed Over 40 Worshippers in Court Testimony

A priest recounted how gunmen and explosives tore through his Owo parish, leaving more than 40 worshippers dead and many injured.

Ondo Government Calms Public After DSS Terror Alert Leak

Ondo government reassures residents after DSS terror alert leak, confirming that active security measures are underway to keep the state safe.

NCDC Reports 172 Deaths as Lassa Fever Spreads Across Nigeria

The NCDC says 172 Nigerians have died from Lassa fever across 21 states. Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi lead in infections as the fatality rate climbs to 18.6 percent, surpassing last year’s figure.

DSS Warns of ISWAP Plot to Attack Ondo and Kogi Communities

The Department of State Services has issued a security alert warning that Islamic State West Africa Province militants are planning coordinated attacks on parts of Ondo and Kogi states.

Bill for Coastal State Creation Passes First Reading in Senate

A bill to create a coastal state from Ondo passes its first reading, along with other state-creation proposals in Nigeria

Ondo Election: Parties Clash Over $2.19 million School Fund

As the Ondo election nears, tensions rise between APC and PDP over a N3.5 billion school renovation fund, with accusations of political tactics and defenses of educational development.

Ondo New Commissioners: Aiyedatiwa Pledges Focus on Development

Twelve new commissioners in Ondo state, Nigeria, were sworn in by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa...

Youths Warn Aiyedatiwa: Ambition Threatens Political Future

The Ondo South Youth Forum (OSYF) has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to abandon...

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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...

Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...