The Federal Ministry of Works has banned commercial motorcycles and tricycles from plying the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The restriction was announced in a statement on Sunday, June 28, by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olufemi Dare. The ban takes effect this week. Dare said the decision was introduced…
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has threatened to shut down South African businesses in Nigeria if the South African government fails to halt rising xenophobic violence within seven days. The newly elected NAUS President, Meshach Nwankwo, issued this warning during a press briefing captured in a viral video. Addressing journalists, Nwankwo expressed…
Nigeria has received 23 looted Benin Kingdom artefacts from Switzerland, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to recover its stolen cultural heritage. The collection includes 18 Benin artefacts returned by three Swiss museums, alongside five additional cultural objects that were previously seized by Swiss authorities. The artefacts, commonly known as the Benin Bronzes, were…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major review of the scheme since it was established 53 years ago. As part of the reforms, the FEC directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth to amend the NYSC…
A 36-year-old man has been jailed for eight years after creating a fake Tinder profile to lure dozens of men to a woman’s home by falsely claiming she wanted to act out a “r@pe fantasy.” Asad Hussain, from Heald Green, Cheadle, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court in UK after being convicted of stalking, assault…
Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has celebrated her second wedding anniversary with her husband, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram. The actress reflected on the day they stood before God and exchanged their vows, describing their relationship as “unshakeable, inseparable and unwavering.” Sharon said this year’s celebration is even more special because they are…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Lassa Community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorists attacked the Technical Secondary School in Lassa at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 while…
By Seyi Orolugbagbe • Legendary American pop icon, singer-songwriter, entertainer and dancer• Commonly referred to as, and called Michael Jackson, or MJJ, and at other times ‘Jacko’; which Michael actually never particularly fancied… How do you get used to a completely nice, selfless, understanding, accommodating, generous, detribalized, hardworking, talented, gifted, compassionate and phenomenal person, such…
A passenger boat carrying seven persons capsized at Aliya (Over Bridge) in Ahoada Town, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, June 27, leaving two siblings de@d. The victims, identified as 25-year-old Mekalachi Gogochuri and 23-year-old Rejoice Gogochuri, reportedly drowned after the boat overturned at about 7:45 p.m. while they were…
A woman has revealed that she still sucks her thumb and she asked for suggestions on how to stop. The tech entrepreneur, who is in her 30s, took to Facebook to make the revelation. She wrote: “I was supposed to get braces for my teeth as recommended by my dentist. But then, I have refused…
