Palestinian militants have carried out the deadliest single attack on Israel’s forces since the Hamas raid that triggered the war, killing 21 soldiers, the military said Tuesday. Hours later, the military announced that ground forces had encircled the southern city of Khan Younis, Gaza’s second largest. That marked a major advance, but it was unclear […]

Members of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) are said to have dumped the cable TV channel DSTV over the reported decision of the cable subscription channel to drop its Emmanuel TV channel over alleged “poor subscription”. According to reports, the cable channel provider had written the church to intimate it of its decision. However, […]

The police in Lagos State has arrested a man, who attempted to sell his company’s car so as to raise money to relocate his family to Ghana. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. He said that the State Criminal Investigation Department […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration will soon bar unpainted taxis and buses from plying FCT roads. The Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday. He explained that the move was to address the incidence of ‘one chance’ in the city. The […]

 The U.S.-Nigeria Trade Council USA says the Lagos State Government’s sudden ban on single-use plastic containers, though well-intentioned, could have adverse economic effects. Mr Titus Olowokere, President of the council, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. He urged the government to consider the […]

The Adamawa Police Command has shortlisted 29,843 candidates for Police constable recruitment exercise. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Yola. He said that some 4,000 applicants had been screened during the physical and credential screening […]

  The family of former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial. This is contained in a burial arrangement released by the deceased eldest son, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ondo on Monday. The former governor died on Dec. 27, 2023 at a German Hospital following a protracted illness. […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as  Burna Boy will be performing live at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy, an organiser of the annual award, made the announcement on its X handle on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 66th Annual Grammy awards ceremony is scheduled to […]