Nigeria and Ethiopia have reached a landmark agreement that will allow more than 100 Nigerian prisoners serving sentences in Ethiopian correctional facilities to be transferred back home to complete their jail terms in Nigeria. The agreement, signed in Addis Ababa, marks a significant step in ongoing efforts by the Nigerian government to address the welfare…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfill their tax obligations, pay ground rents, and settle other statutory charges, emphasizing that government revenue is essential for sustaining infrastructure development across Abuja. The President made the appeal during the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road…
Apple is rolling out enhanced security measures designed to make stolen iPhones significantly harder to reset, reactivate, and resell, a move that authorities say is already helping to reduce smartphone theft. The technology giant’s latest anti-theft upgrades are aimed at eliminating one of the primary motivations behind phone theft: profit. By preventing stolen devices from…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, a national occasion dedicated to celebrating the country’s democratic journey and honoring those who played a role in securing democratic governance. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement…
Somali referee Omar Artan has received a major boost to his career after UEFA appointed him to officiate next season’s UEFA Super Cup, just weeks after he was denied entry into the United States and subsequently removed from the list of officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The appointment is being viewed by many…
A young girl was injured and several residential properties were damaged in Bahrain after debris from intercepted Iranian drones fell into populated areas, highlighting the growing risks facing civilians as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Bahraini authorities confirmed that an 11-year-old girl sustained minor injuries following the incident on Thursday. According to…
The Nigerian government has begun the process of receiving citizens evacuated from South Africa following recent incidents of xenophobic violence that have raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals living in the country. A total of 268 Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos as part of the first batch of returnees under a…
Nigeria’s Senate has intensified its investigation into the finances of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited by ordering the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari following his failure to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. The committee is currently examining a series of audit queries relating to the company’s financial…
Fresh reports emerging from the Middle East suggest that the United States may have approved the release of $3 billion in previously frozen Iranian assets as part of diplomatic efforts to halt recent hostilities between Iran and Israel. According to reports carried by Israeli broadcaster Kann and later echoed by media outlets affiliated with Iran’s…
Football fans are set to witness a unique moment in international football history as Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles for the very first time in his illustrious career. The Portuguese superstar has been named in the starting line-up for Portugal’s international friendly against Nigeria national football team, a match that serves as…
