Police justify RRS officers’ wrong-way driving in viral video
The Lagos State Police Command has defended officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) seen driving against the direction of traffic in a viral video, saying they were responding to…
Container truck menace: Brake failure causes crash, disrupts traffic at Mile 12
The growing menace of container trucks on Lagos roads came into focus again on Wednesday after a loaded articulated truck conveying two 20-foot containers overturned at Mile 12, inward Ikorodu,…
No secret ceasefire deal with Boko Haram – Military
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims of a secret ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government and Boko Haram terrorists. The military, rather, said it is sustaining offensive operations against insurgents,…
Sokoto flags-off polio immunisation campaign across 23 LGAs
The Sokoto State Government has flagged off a sub-national immunisation campaign against polio across the state’s 23 local government areas, urging parents, traditional rulers and community leaders to support efforts…
Flutterwave emerges Africa’s best payments infrastructure provider at Euromoney awards
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has been named “Africa’s Best Payments Infrastructure Provider” at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026. The recognition highlights Flutterwave’s role in strengthening Africa’s payments…
NAF recovers Black Box from Igbokoda crash site as investigation intensifies
The investigation into the aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has taken a significant step forward following the recovery of the cockpit voice recorder by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).…
Nigeria opens Rwanda cargo corridor to exporters after pilot phase
Nigeria has opened its air cargo arrangement with Rwanda to all exporters holding the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Certificate of Origin, following a four-month pilot phase aimed at…
2027 Elections: Court ruling puts opposition’s plans at risk as ADC fights back
A Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and invalidating its presidential primary has thrown the party’s preparations for the…
519 security incidents, 27 election-related deaths fuel 2027 poll concerns
With 70 days to the 2027 general elections, fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security situation have emerged ahead of the poll, as an October security assessment by EONS Intelligence recorded 519…
Tribunal rejects consumer group’s petition against Dangote’s planned refinery in Kenya
A tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by a consumer rights organisation against the planned crude oil refinery by the president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya. In…