The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that no fire broke out at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, bringing clarity to an incident that caused concern among passengers and airport users on Sunday. The agency said the smoke seen inside the terminal was not caused by a … Read more
The Niger State Government has renewed its determination to eliminate illegal mining across the State, warning that individuals, groups and companies operating outside the law will be arrested and prosecuted if they fail to stop their activities immediately. The fresh directive comes as the State Government steps up efforts to restore order in the mining … Read more
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding youth participation in governance, with officials insisting that engaging young people remains one of the most effective ways to build inclusive leadership and address the developmental challenges confronting communities across the State. The position was restated during a large youth engagement and retreat held in … Read more
A family’s painful separation that lasted for more than three decades has ended in an emotional reunion after a Nigerian woman successfully traced her mother’s three long-lost children, who were allegedly taken to Cameroon by their father in the early 1990s. The remarkable breakthrough came just days after the woman, Lister Mathew Osas, appealed to … Read more
Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Affa community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following reports circulating on social media that armed men stormed a Catholic church during a Sunday service and abducted two people. As of the time of filing this report, the claims had not been officially verified by security … Read more
NATIONAL Gunmen Reportedly Invade Enugu Church, Abduct Seminarian August 2, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Affa community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following reports circulating on social media that armed men stormed a Catholic church during a Sunday … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT Popular Juju Musician St. Janet Dies After Brief Illness August 2, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Nigeria’s entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran Juju and Highlife musician Janet “St. Janet” Ajilore, widely known to fans as Mama Yabis, who died after a brief illness on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s recent position on avoiding unnecessary flyover projects has received unexpected backing from the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, who says governments across Nigeria should focus on repairing neglected infrastructure instead of spending public funds on expensive new developments with little immediate value. Obi, while reacting to the … Read more
Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, has publicly dismissed claims that he harbours grudges against political figures, insisting that some of his past emotional remarks were driven by frustration over Osogbo’s development challenges rather than personal hostility. The respected monarch made the remarks on Saturday while receiving the governorship campaign team of the All … Read more
The European Union is preparing for high-level emergency discussions after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering political tensions across Europe and renewed debate over border security, migration management and cooperation among member states. The extraordinary movement of people into the North African territory has become one … Read more