Oyo denies payment of ransom to kidnappers
The Oyo State Government has denied reports claiming it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the claim as “far from the […]
Tobacco Alliance seeks smoke-free cities to protect children
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has called for the establishment of smoke-free cities across the country to protect children and non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and related health risks. Mr Emmanuel Onwuka, Communications Officer of the alliance, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Two to be sentenced over knife attack on journalist in UK
Two men found guilty of taking part in a “targeted” knife attack on a journalist “on behalf of the Iranian state” will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday. Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was left bleeding in the street after he was attacked outside his home in Wimbledon, south-west London, on March […]
Google Play launches $1m fund to boost African game developers
Google Play on Friday inaugurated a one-million-dollar Indie Games Fund to support emerging game developers across 32 African countries with funding, technical support and mentorship. The Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Google Play, Mr Ben Wilson, said in a statement that the initiative reflected Google’s commitment to nurturing Africa’s […]
TikTok removes 12m violative videos in Sub-Saharan Africa
TikTok said has it removed no fewer than 12 million videos in Sub-Saharan Africa during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of efforts to enforce its Community Guidelines and keep the platform safe for users. The company disclosed this in its Quarter four 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Speaking on the report, Keagile […]
Woman in court for allegedly stealing engine oil worth N20m
Police on Friday, arraigned a 32-year-old woman, Bola Oyekunle before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over alleged theft of engine oil worth N20 million. The defendant is standing trial before Magistrate Olufunke Ogun, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, forgery and breach of peace, to which she pleaded not guilty. The […]
Tinubu launches power force to train 5,000 youths, accelerate smart meter rollout
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched Power Force, a new national initiative that will train 5,000 young Nigerians to support the accelerated deployment of smart electricity meters across the country, create employment opportunities, and strengthen ongoing power sector reforms. The programme, implemented through the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), a federation led initiative with the […]
C’Wealth Games: Compete with courage, Tinubu charges Team Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigerian athletes representing the country at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with courage, honour, integrity, discipline, and patriotism, urging them to make the nation proud by excelling through fair competition. He gave the charge through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the […]
Put Nigeria first, avoid amplifying terrorists’ acts, Tinubu urges journalists
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged Nigerian journalists to put national interest above sensational reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage could undermine the country’s security and democratic progress. Addressing the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu said the media must resist becoming “megaphones” for terrorists and criminal groups […]
Illegal mining fuelling insecurity in parts of Nigeria, experts warn
Some defence experts have warned that Nigeria’s vast mineral wealth was increasingly financing insecurity, as criminal groups exploited illegal mining to fund banditry, procure weapons and sustain violent operations. The experts Dr Sani Abubakar, a military scholar and defence expert, and Dr Steve Okwori, a defence analyst, made the remarks during interviews with […]
