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The United States Department of State has warned Americans to avoid unofficial websites offering passport renewal services, saying many of them pose as government portals while charging unnecessary fees for services available free through official channels.
In a public advisory, the department said some third-party websites are designed to look like official government pages but ...
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY
SOME residents living around the Benin Airport, where an Enugu Air aircraft skidded off the runway, said something fell off the plane.
Read Also: Enugu Air aircraft overshoots runway in Benin airport; ‘Everyone’s safe’
They said they heard a loud bang and they rushed out, only to see a plane struggling to land or take off.
According to ...
UNICEF and Katsina State intensify efforts to protect women and newborns from maternal tetanus through a vaccination drive targeting women of childbearing
Harry Kane leads the list of the world’s best strikers, with Victor Osimhen also making the top 10. Discover who else made the cut in this elite ranking.
Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for N30 million to fund urgent life-saving surgeries. Support Ngozi Nwosu in her battle for health.
Oil prices surged Thursday as worries about attacks in the Red Sea exacerbated supply concerns in a petroleum market limited by the quasi-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
Near 1820 GMT, Brent oil futures were up 8.4 percent at $101.93, rising above $100 for the first time since late May.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose 7.6 percent to $93.44 a barrel.
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Cross River State extends its scrap metal ban by one month to curb vandalism and strengthen regulation. Learn more about the ongoing suspension and its imp
The NSCDC and Ankpa Traditional Council in Kogi State are collaborating to combat illegal coal mining, promoting lawful operations and community developmen
By Peter Duru
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Thursday declared the worsening insecurity in Benue State “unacceptable”, saying the violence had become a source of sleepless nights for residents and security agencies, as he announced a 14-day security operation to flush out criminals from identified flashpoints across the state.
Speaking at a town hall ...
The upper chamber warned that it would not hesitate to impose appropriate sanctions on agencies that continue to disregard committee invitations.
The appeal comes 13 years after the veteran actress received public support to fund treatment for kidney- and heart-related complications.
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty ImagesHype for this year's mega IPOs is high, but history shows investors should approach with caution. Apollo's top economist highlighted data that shows IPOs since 2019 have underperformed. SpaceX stock has struggled after its colossal offering, down about 18% from its IPO price on Thursday. The AI hype seems endless, and investors are salivating at the chance to ...
REAN calls for concrete action to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, unlock investment, and expand energy access. Learn more about the push for
President Tinubu charges North-East governors to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry, highlighting economic stability and infrastructure commi
The World Cup promotion was among several campaigns launched during the tournament to sustain fans' interest, even as Nigeria's Super Eagles missed out on qualification for the finals.
CAF confirms the AFCON 2027 tournament will retain its 24-team format, dismissing reports of any changes. Qualifiers begin September 2026.
Two individuals have died and two hospitalised in Ogun State after allegedly consuming ‘laughing gas’. Police are investigating the suspected drug-related
“It's regrettable, indeed very sad and unfortunate, that when you begin to trace the genesis of those crises, they will take you back to the footsteps of the party in government.”
In a proactive gesture to minimize petroleum price shock in the domestic market,
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol in naira, providing a measure of relief to marketers and consumers.
The Gantry price is fixed at N1,215/ litre.
Following a week of economic uncertainty owing to Dangote’s decision to load fuel in dollars, the refinery has ...
The police said all four suspects confessed to their individual roles in the crime.
Veteran Nollywood and theatre matriarch Mama Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, popularly known as Iya Osogbo, will be honoured on Sunday, 13th September 2026, as she marks 96 years of life, faith and service to Nigerian culture.
This was made known by Sola Oyin Adejobi, who noted that the celebration will recognise Iya Osogbo as one of the enduring pillars of Nigerian theatre.
With a career ...
For many years since the rise of culturally motivated banditry and Islamist inspired terrorism in northern Nigeria, the region and its elite have blamed everything and everyone but the main culprits for the widespread insecurity ravaging the country. When it was no longer a problem Goodluck Jonathan’s “cluelessness” it became an issue “climate change, poverty
EFCC said the suspects allegedly abused their positions by forging documents, creating fake invoices in the names of the company’s legitimate vendors and diverting funds through fraudulent transactions.
LASUTH defends its ongoing digitalisation programme, assuring patients of progress despite concerns over manual record movement. Learn about the phased imp
The presidency said establishment of the new divisions will significantly improve command and control, decentralise operational decision-making, strengthen border security, enhance the protection of critical national infrastructure, improve counterinsurgency and internal security operations, and ensure faster military response to emerging threats nationwide.
While 276 members of the 360-member House were physically present in the chamber to vote on the bill, 35 others participated virtually through the National Assembly’s electronic platform, bringing the total number of lawmakers to 311.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai.Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesGoogle's parent company, Alphabet, grew its head count by 11,830 between June 2025 and June 2026.The tech giant reported blockbuster second-quarter earnings, revealing revenue of $119.8 billion.The update comes as Google workers rallied for layoff protections last week.As companies make rounds of job cuts and double down on AI spend, Google's ...
The Zamfara State Government has commended the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for empowering more than 90 women in Gusau and Bungudu Local Government Areas with business start-up kits aimed at improving family livelihoods, promoting self-reliance, psychosocial wellbeing and strengthening peacebuilding efforts across communities.
A statement signed on Thursday evening by ...
Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the Yemen rebel group is a “proxy of Iran,” and its actions against US allies in the Gulf will be considered an Iranian attack by extension.
A US pastor has been convicted of stealing over $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling. Learn more about the conviction and upcoming sentencing.
APM accuses Tinubu’s government of misleading Nigerians about Trump’s letter, stating Trump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievements.
Investors like Vanessa Larco (Premise), Adina Tecklu (Khosla), and Ramtin Naimi (Abstract Ventures) are backing buzzy new social startups.Courtesy of Premise; Courtesy of Khosla Ventures; Courtesy of Abstract VenturesAI is changing social media as we know it. It's also minting new social startups.Business Insider is highlighting 22 venture capital firms hunting for social breakouts.They're ...
*Airline says passengers, cabin crew sustained no injuries
Chinedu Eze in Lagos and Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport.
NSIB in a statement said the aircraft, operating as Flight 4264 (registration ...
…Presents letter of credence to President Lee Jae Myung
By Golok Nanmwa
JOS — Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut has formally assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea after presenting her Letter of Credence to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Blue House in Seoul.
The credential presentation ceremony, held on Wednesday, saw President Lee receive ...
The company founder, Kamel Muhamed, said they had successfully implemented similar manufacturing projects in Tanzania and other African countries and was ready to replicate the model in Abia.
*Approves recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a release issued on ...
With a drastic decline in public trust of politicians and public institutions, it’s not surprising that Starmer’s landslide fizzled before he could fully milk it. The palace coup that forced out the Prime Minister was not because Labour MPs loved him less, but because they love themselves more. Wheeling in Burnham from the shadows to
Luka Modric extends his stay at AC Milan for another year. The veteran midfielder expresses delight at continuing his journey with the Rossoneri.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) rejects the proposed ban on preaching in commercial vehicles, citing concerns over constitutional rights.
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday declared that it would be on the ballot in all the 2027 general elections, insisting that no individual or group could destroy the party despite its current leadership crisis.
The declaration came as the party’s Interim National Working Committee, INWC, convened a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja to ...
The Secretary to the State Government said the appointments were aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government for effective implementation of national social development initiatives
Durosinmi arrives with a growing reputation as one of Nigeria's most promising attacking talents
TikTok is testing a paid micro-drama app called LimeShorts.LimeShorts/Nicolas TUCAT / AFP via Getty Images.TikTok is testing a paid short-drama app in the US called LimeShorts.Users can pay $20 a week, or $200 a year, to view a library of micro-drama shows.LimeShorts is one of several big bets TikTok is making in the fast-growing drama industry this year.TikTok is racing to cash in on the ...
By Ugochukwu Alaribe
UMUAHIA — The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the death of five members of the same family at Umuimo community in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident has thrown the community into mourning following the discovery of the lifeless bodies of the family inside their residence.
It was gathered that the family ...
By Peter Duru, Makurdi
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths in Benue State under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system, with the exercise now operational across the state’s 23 local government areas, 273 council wards and 79 registration centres.
The Federal Commissioner ...
“We desire that the Electoral Act further be amended so that every matter relating to the internal dispute of the parties must be resolved at least one year before the election. And that will help us to prevent some of the shenanigans that we notice in relation to the activities of the parties.”
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army structure from eight to twelve divisions alongside the recruitment
By Adeola Badru
A fresh political dispute has erupted in Oyo State over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) attempt to obtain financial records of the state government, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Seyi Makinde of trying to evade accountability, while the state government insists it has nothing to hide and only sought judicial clarification ...
Google has launched a new facial verification feature for account recovery as technology companies intensify efforts to combat growing cases of AI-driven impersonation, deepfakes and digital identity fraud.
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
ABUJA —PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the approval underscores the president’s ...
Suspected gunmen stormed the cattle camp in Agu-Ifite in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra, killing four herders on Tuesday.
There are indications that the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not given up on its hope to field candidates for elective positions in 2027. The camp insisted on Thursday that despite current challenges, it was sure of fielding a presidential candidate from the camp in 2027 and also
Religious affairs officers from 10 West African countries, including Nigeria, met in Ghana to discuss ethics, military cohesion, and military readiness.
Air Peace has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Benin Airport due to a runway closure. Learn more about the disruption and passenger impact.
VP Shettima urges African nations to speak with one voice on digital and telecoms policies, stressing unity for global influence on emerging technologies.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has elevated 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious SAN rank. See the full list of new Senior Advocates of
Under the new structure, the Nigerian Army will operate twelve divisions, strategically positioned across the country.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The decision was reached at the committee’s 174th plenary session held on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. According to a press release
The US President Donald Trump says he contemplated a massive strike against Iran and this could happen in days. President
The Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has cleared an individual previously reported as a suspected terrorist, saying investigations established that he had no affiliation with any known terrorist group.
The clarification followed reports published by some media organisations on July 14, 2026, concerning an individual intercepted by troops of 68 Battalion during an ...
By Henry Umoru
ABUJA— Former Governor of Anambra State, Dame Virgy Etiaba, has described the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, as an exceptional leader whose commitment to public service and good governance transcends political affiliation.
Etiaba, who was Obi’s deputy when he served as governor of Anambra State, made the remarks in ...
Residents of Ode-Irele community, headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over the delay in the prosecution of suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Mrs Morenike Falona, wife of businessman and community leader, Chief Babatunde Falona. The residents also queried the continued silence of the Ondo State Police
The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the devastating floods and erosion...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions.
Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, who announced this in a statement on Wednesday, described it as a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.
“This approval underscores the President’s ...
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor
A US$5.3-million cross-border fuel (gasoil) trade transaction has been successfully completed with support of the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank’s) flagship digital trade ecosystem, demonstrating the value and efficacy of the Gateway in powering African trade.
The transaction, which saw Zimbabwean fuel ...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has said the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not feel complete without Nigeria and Cameroon
By Kolawole Osinowo
Africa built a single market for its goods. It is yet to build one for its people.
When Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, sat down with the businessman and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim, he made a confession that should have stopped the room. He carries six or seven passports, he said, because as an investor building factories across the continent he ...
By Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Army has declared a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), wanted over alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major ...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Thursday identified irregularities in the conduct of political party...
Download logoJust 38 people, out of around 190, have survived an horrific attempt to cross by boat from western Africa to the Canary Islands. The survivors disembarked at Nouadhibou, Mauritania, on 18 July, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams assisted them on arrival. The deadly incident highlights the perils of the Atlantic migration route. MSF urges West African governments of countries ...
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi
The Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed reports that supporters of Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar have accepted the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Bauchi State and pledged allegiance to the party’s candidate, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN).
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Tuggar’s ...
— Command promises prosecution
By Dayo Johnson, Akure
Residents of Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over the failure of the police to disclose the identities of suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Mrs. Morenike Falona, wife of prominent chief and businessman, Chief Babatunde Falona.
Mrs. Falona was ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Thursday for a high-level working visit to the Republic of Benin....
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new global action plan to tackle drowning, a preventable killer that claims nearly 300,000 lives every year, ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25. The new technical package, dubbed PROTECT, outlines seven evidence-based measures to help governments reduce drowning deaths, particularly among children and vulnerable
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said US President Donald Trump's purported letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
US airports experienced longer security wait times when Transportation Security Administration officers missed paychecks during the government shutdown in March.Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe TSA Gold+ program aims to expand the use of private contractors while retaining federal oversight.Three US airports are set to participate in TSA Gold+ next year.They join 20 airports that already ...
— Calls for broader consultations
By Dayo Johnson, Akure
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West Region, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that some provisions of the legislation could infringe on constitutional rights and worsen economic hardship.
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AMD president and CEO Lisa Su.Leon Neal/Getty ImagesAMD is betting the future of AI inference won't rely on a single chip.A new Cerebras pact reflects a shift toward "disaggregated inference."AMD says its new Helios server system rivals Nvidia in performance and cost.AMD is making a bet about the future of AI: one chip shouldn't rule them all.CEO Lisa Su announced Thursday that AMD is teaming up ...
A 56-year-old US-based Pastor, Dale Sanders has been convicted on multiple federal fraud charges after a jury found he stole more than $340,000 from two churches and used the money to fund his personal lifestyle, including gambling, dining and living expenses.
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, David I. Courcelle, announced that Sanders, of Kenner, Louisiana ...
The airline confirmed the incident in a statement, saying all passengers and crew safely disembarked, and there were no injuries or casualties.