A part-time student of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, has been shot dead in his vehicle near the main entrance of the institution’s Ugbowo campus. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday under circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified. A video circulating online showed the aftermath of the …
Read More »Ebonyi Launches ”Lenacapavir” Injection for HIV Prevention
The Ebonyi Government has officially launched the Long-Lasting Injectable Pre–Exposure Prophylaxis, Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP) for HIV prevention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the antiretroviral injection is administered once in six months. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, during the launch at the general hospital Ezzangbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) said …
Read More »NDLEA uncovers alleged drug stash mansion in Lagos, seizes cannabis worth N5.8bn
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it uncovered a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos allegedly used as a stash house for illicit drugs. The agency’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit raided …
Read More »Rema to perform at Mawazine Festival in Morocco
Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among international stars to perform at the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. Newsextra24 reports that the annual music fiesta is organised by Maroc Cultures, featuring a wide range of international and local music artistes …
Read More »Osun 2026: Najeem Salaam demands Credible Governorship Election
The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Aug. 15 Osun election, Najeem Salaam, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a credible poll that will make votes count. Salaam made the call while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, stressing the need …
Read More »Navy recovers 1,600 litres of illegally refined diesel in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in Rivers. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Sunday in Abuja. Folorunsho said the recovery was made under Operation DELTA …
Read More »Why I want to represent Surulere at Lagos Assembly — Odunuga-Bakare
Mrs Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, an APC aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency I seat, says she wants to represent the constituency to offer impactful representation centred on the growing needs of the people. Odunuga-Bakare, a lawyer and former Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, said …
Read More »Police arrest 2 suspects over unlawful possession of firearm in Ogun
The Ogun Police Command has arrested two suspects – Adeola Mathew, 47, and Rasheed Omoniyi, 48, over unlawful possession of firearm at Ifo area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, said a locally made pistol was recovered …
Read More »SSANU, NASU reaffirm suspension of planned strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have reaffirmed the suspension of the indefinite nationwide strike earlier scheduled to commence on May 11. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Renewed Hope Network endorses Tinubu, Hamzat
A political mobilisation group, the Renewed Hope Network (RHN), on Sunday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election. The group also endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, for election as governor of the state in 2027. The group announced the endorsements at a prayer for Tinubu and Hamzat at …
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