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Ondo police arrest over 2,500 suspected criminals in 2025

Ondo police arrest over 2,500 suspected criminals in 2025

Naija News • 10h ago

The Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that no fewer than 2,500 suspects were arrested across the state in 2025. The post Ondo police arrest over 2,500 suspected criminals in 2025 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ....

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Kogi N1.1b commission payment: Tax consultant followed CBN regulations, witness says

Kogi N1.1b commission payment: Tax consultant followed CBN regulations, witness says

Naija News • 10h ago

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr David Ajoda, has told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja that the Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue (KSIRS) paid a sum of N1,164,929,569 The post Kogi N1.1b commission payment: Tax consultant followed CBN regulations, witness says appeared first on The G...

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APC Nat’l Chairman, Yilwatda, Celebrates Akande At 87

APC Nat’l Chairman, Yilwatda, Celebrates Akande At 87

Naija News • 10h ago

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has paid tribute to elder statesman and former interim chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 87th birthday, describing him as a moral compass and a foundational pillar of Nigeria’s progressive movement. In a congratulatory message released on Friday,...

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Omowunmi Adejobi: Weaving African Heritage Into Global Fashion

Omowunmi Adejobi: Weaving African Heritage Into Global Fashion

Naija News • 11h ago

In a fashion industry often criticised for superficial cultural borrowing, Omowunmi Adejobi has emerged as a transformative force. The Nigerian creative director and designer goes beyond producing garments; she constructs a bridge connecting the richness of African traditions with British refinement and international trends. Her work demonstrates that cultur...

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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

World • 11h ago

Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people....

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Son of Iran’s late shah says Islamic republic ‘will fall’

Son of Iran’s late shah says Islamic republic ‘will fall’

Naija News • 11h ago

"The Islamic Republic will fall -- not if, but when," Reza Pahlavi told a news conference in Washington. The post Son of Iran’s late shah says Islamic republic ‘will fall’ appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

World • 11h ago

Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader based in the US, called for "surgical" strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guards....

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AFCON: Senegal’s Thiaw, Regragui Of Morocco Have Lost Final As Players

AFCON: Senegal’s Thiaw, Regragui Of Morocco Have Lost Final As Players

Naija News • 11h ago

Striker Thiaw was part of the Senegal squad that lost the 2002 AFCON final on penalties after a 0-0 draw with defending champions Cameroon. The post AFCON: Senegal’s Thiaw, Regragui Of Morocco Have Lost Final As Players appeared first on Channels Television ....

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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 1,148 confirmed cases, 215 deaths in 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 1,148 confirmed cases, 215 deaths in 2025

Naija News • 11h ago

NCDC noted that 22 states recorded at least one confirmed case across 107 local government areas in 2025. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 1,148 confirmed cases, 215 deaths in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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New GOC assumes Command at 8 Division Nigerian Army

New GOC assumes Command at 8 Division Nigerian Army

Naija News • 11h ago

Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, the 10th General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, on Friday formally handed over leadership to his successor, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, who The post New GOC assumes Command at 8 Division Nigerian Army appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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5 African startups reimagining stores, services, and storytelling

5 African startups reimagining stores, services, and storytelling

Tech • 11h ago

This week, we explore five African startups in the e-commerce, cryptocurrency, cleantech, and creator economy sectors and why they should be on your watchlist....

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I'm not ashamed of saying I didn't go to school - Nigerian businesswoman reels out her achievements as she slams those calling her illiterate

I'm not ashamed of saying I didn't go to school - Nigerian businesswoman reels out her achievements as she slams those calling her illiterate

Gossip • 11h ago

A Nigerian businesswoman, Nenye Uzowulu, has hit back at those mocking her and calling her illiterate While admittin...

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Update: Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias denies allegations he s£xually ass@ulted two former employees

Update: Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias denies allegations he s£xually ass@ulted two former employees

Gossip • 11h ago

Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias, has denied abusing two former domestic employees who have filed a crimi...

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Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

World • 11h ago

Rights group says Palestinian children are 'increasingly targets' as Israeli military and settler violence soars....

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X back online after downtime

X back online after downtime

Naija News • 11h ago

Social media platform, X, owned by United States tech billionaire Elon Musk, is back after users experienced a brief downtime on Friday. DAILY POST reports that X experienced a down time for users in Nigeria around 3pm on Friday before it was restored. According to monitoring data from Down detector, report numbers spiked dramatically, with […] X back onli...

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Anthony Joshua back in gym after horror crash

Anthony Joshua back in gym after horror crash

Naija News • 11h ago

Joshua's backroom team members Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in the crash, while the boxer sustained minor injuries. The post Anthony Joshua back in gym after horror crash appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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How We Arrest 2, 500 Suspects In One Year – Ondo Police

How We Arrest 2, 500 Suspects In One Year – Ondo Police

Naija News • 11h ago

The Ondo State Police Command has explained the synergy between it and other security agencies that led to the arrest of 2,500 suspected criminals and the prosecution of hundreds in one year. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said the synergy between the command, the Department of State Security (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria... The post ...

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Osun APC to review court ruling on electoral commission chairman

Osun APC to review court ruling on electoral commission chairman

Naija News • 11h ago

The Osun APC is reviewing a court ruling that dismissed its suit challenging the appointment of the state’s electoral commission chairman, Hashim Abioye. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-apc-to-review-court-ruling-on-electoral-commission-chairman/...

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My time will come, Machado vows to lead Venezuela despite US snub

My time will come, Machado vows to lead Venezuela despite US snub

Naija News • 11h ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado insists she will be president despite the US sidelining her after the ousting of Nicolas Maduro. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-time-will-come-machado-vows-to-lead-venezuela-despite-us-snub/...

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Delta Govt Begins Construction Of 10.1km Aboh–Akarai Road

Delta Govt Begins Construction Of 10.1km Aboh–Akarai Road

Naija News • 11h ago

 …Okiri River Bridge in Ndokwa East The Delta State Government has commenced work on the construction of the 10.1-kilometre Aboh–Akarai Road, including a major bridge across the Okiri River, in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, at a total cost of ₦29.8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this... ...

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