Lagos health officials are strengthening surveillance after six laboratory-confirmed diphtheria cases emerged from 53 suspected infections recorded this year.

A new development involving former Ecuador President Abdalá Bucaram has renewed interest in his turbulent political career and Ecuador’s wider political history.

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar following an investigation into a fabricated notice claiming OPay would shut down its services.

The disagreement between NOA and NANS over the Learner Identification Number has highlighted the distinction between communicating government policy and controlling its implementation.

Police have arrested one suspect in an alleged JAMB impersonation scheme but are still searching for a man identified as the principal suspect.

Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retain Congress, turning an already closely watched midterm election into a referendum on his economic message.

Lagos State University is set for a leadership change after Professor Badejo Olawunmi was approved as its next Vice-Chancellor.

A Lagos electricity generation licence has moved Elektron Energy’s 40MW Victoria Island power project another step towards commercial operation.

The Federal Ministry of Education has ended physical verification for academic credential authentication and evaluation as the Federal Government moves the entire process online.

With 20 goals across four five-goal performances, Barcelona have made a statement early in the season as their leading stars begin building their Ballon d’Or credentials.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has been honoured with the title “Oso Di Eme I” in Imo State and urged women to pray for President Tinubu and Nigeria.

Four lawsuits linked to challenges against APC governorship candidate Solomon Adeola have been withdrawn by litigants associated with ADC, LP, ADP and other political groups ahead of the 2027 Ogun election.

Firefighters moved to contain hazards on Ibrahim Taiwo Road after a gas truck collided with three other vehicles in Ilorin.

A police investigation is underway in Calabar after four suspects were arrested over an alleged company burglary involving property valued at about ₦49 million.

Security has emerged as another flashpoint between former Governor Samuel Ortom and incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia as political activity builds towards 2027.

The PDP says a petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Osun election victory was filed without its authorisation and that it is taking legal steps to withdraw its name.

The Federal Government says it is preparing a Vienna-listed bond programme to channel foreign financing into investments across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has inaugurated a 17-member APC reconciliation committee led by former governor Idris Ichala Wada to address internal grievances and strengthen party unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

Two people have been arrested in Yobe after troops intercepted motorcycle parts, footwear and mobile phones allegedly linked to terrorist logistics.

TCN has assured Niamey customers of a speedy restoration after three towers collapsed on the Birnin Kebbi–Niamey transmission line.