Iran shoots down US fighter jet, rescue mission begins
A United States fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors, two U.S.…
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Two-storey building collapses in Abuja, workers feared trapped
A two storey building under construction has collapsed in Jikwoyi, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, trapping an unspecified number…
Tinubu hosts Chadian president for security, trade talks
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hosted President Idriss Déby of Chad at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The brief high-level meeting underscores ongoing…
NRC expands train services nationwide ahead of Easter holiday
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has revealed plans to expand its train services across the country to facilitate smoother passenger travel during the…
Trump warns US will strike Iran ‘extremely hard’ in weeks ahead
The United States Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States would strike Iran “extremely hard” within the next two to three…
101 illegal refineries dismantled, 219 arrested in Q1 2026 – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters announced that Operation DELTA SAFE troops dismantled 101 illegal refining sites and apprehended 219 individuals involved in crude oil…
Tinubu appoints Ibrahim Ida as CAC chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim M. Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven individuals to…
Trump threatens to seize Iran’s oil fields amid tensions
United States President Donald Trump has said the US could move to seize Iran’s oil resources, including the key export terminal at…
Late-night fire razes Cross River timber market
A late-night fire has gutted the Akim Timber Market in Calabar, destroying goods and property worth millions of Naira and raising fresh…
Lawmakers demand more funding for power sector amid national outages
The Chairman of the House Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo, has urged greater investment in the electricity sector as the country grapples…
Soludo suspends absent civil servants after surprise visit
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the suspension of civil servants who were absent from duty as at 10.00 a.m.…
UNESCO reports 273m children out of school globally
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has disclosed that the global number of out-of-school children has climbed to 273 million,…