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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified warnings to motorists using the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, stressing that driving against traffic amid ongoing repair works on the Kara Bridge will attract sanctions. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning on Monday during an on-the-spot assessment of the heavy traffic congestion along…
Pressure mounted on the National Assembly on Monday as former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, mobilised protesters against the Senate’s decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results. Leading the demonstration at the National Assembly under the banner “Occupy NASS,” Obi warned that the lawmakers’ action poses what he…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has concluded its 2026 promotion examinations across the country, successfully implementing the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) system for the second year in a row under the leadership of its Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu. The examinations were conducted on Friday at approved centres nationwide and coordinated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…
Armed bandits attacked the Woro community in Kwara State, Nigeria, for about 10 hours, from 5 pm to 3 am, before security operatives arrived, resulting in dozens of deaths and destruction of several villages. The village head, Umar Bio Salihu, revealed that the attackers, belonging to the Mamuda terrorist group, targeted the community due to…
Nigerian actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, has died, her family confirmed early Thursday. The news was shared by her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, in a video message posted online, where he expressed gratitude to the film community and the public for their support during her illness. “Good morning…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that uncertainty surrounding the amendment of the Electoral Act could affect key operational plans for the 2027 general elections, while insisting that the commission remains fully prepared to deliver credible polls. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the commission’s first…
China has pushed back against growing international pressure to join nuclear disarmament talks, insisting its position remains unchanged following the expiration of the US-Russia New START treaty, the last major agreement limiting the world’s largest nuclear arsenals. The treaty lapsed on Thursday, intensifying concerns among arms control advocates that the absence of legally binding limits…
US President Donald Trump has escalated a public feud with Trevor Noah, threatening legal action over jokes made by the comedian while hosting the 68th Grammy Awards that referenced Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks came shortly after Noah announced Billie Eilish as the winner of Song of the Year for Wildflower….
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has alerted the public to a surge of fraudulent recruitment schemes falsely claiming to offer jobs at the agency. In a statement shared on its official X account on Monday, NMDPRA said it was compelled to respond after unscrupulous groups began exploiting Nigerians with promises of…
Karim Benzema could be set for a high-profile switch within the Saudi Pro League, with negotiations under way for the French forward to join leaders Al-Hilal amid mounting uncertainty over his future at Al-Ittihad. Sources say Al-Hilal are exploring a deal to sign the former Ballon d’Or winner for the final six months of his…