The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking were the primary causes of the fatal road crash involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday, an incident that claimed the lives of two foreign nationals and left others injured. The accident, which occurred around midday near the Sinoma area close to Sagamu in Ogun State, has again drawn attention to persistent traffic vio

The death toll from the devastating fire that ravaged the Balogun commercial district on Lagos Island has risen to five, as rescue and recovery operations entered the fifth day on Sunday, underscoring the scale of one of the deadliest market disasters in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre. The inferno, which began from a single-room apartment on December 24 and rapidly escalated into a multi-building collapse, has continued to pose severe challenges to emergency respond

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved another major career milestone with her latest release, Behind The Scenes, which has surpassed ₦1 billion in box office revenue across Nigeria. The film’s success reinforces her position as one of the industry’s leading producers. Distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the movie has grossed approximately ₦1.11 billion since its debut. The distributor confirmed that the film also set a record for the highest single-day

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break, ahead of his official participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit in the United Arab Emirates, a major global forum focused on advancing conversations around sustainable development, climate action and inclusive economic growth. The President is scheduled to attend the summit at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al

The Federal Government has confirmed that it is working closely with the United States on security and intelligence operations following recent airstrikes that struck terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North West, as authorities intensify efforts to combat terrorism, violent extremism and cross-border criminal activities threatening national security. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which noted that the collaborat

The United States has confirmed carrying out targeted airstrikes against ISIS-linked terrorist elements operating in north-west Nigeria, saying the operation was conducted with the knowledge and cooperation of Nigerian authorities. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the action followed directives from President Donald Trump, who had earlier condemned the killing of innocent civilians, particularly Christian communities, in Nigeria and other conflict zones. According to hi

The Governor of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora, Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, has approved the appointment of Hon. Abdulhayyi Aliyu Musa as the Director of Media for the NYCN Diaspora, with a mandate to drive the Council’s media and communication strategy for Nigerian youths living abroad. The appointment was announced in a statement personally signed by Ambassador Idahosa, in which he said the decision takes immediate effect and reflects the Counc

A five-year health cooperation agreement signed between Nigeria and the United States has sparked intense controversy across the country, as Muslim groups and other stakeholders push back against what they describe as a pro-Christian, discriminatory and divisive arrangement that could deepen Nigeria’s fragile religious fault lines. The agreement, announced by the US government at the weekend, is a bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Niger

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed the safe release of the remaining children abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, bringing relief and joy just days before Christmas. The abduction occurred in late November when gunmen stormed the Catholic boarding school in the rural community, kidnapping 303 students and 12 staff members , one of the largest school abductions recorded in recent months in Nigeria. A first batch

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is qualified to lead Nigeria, as discussions and speculations continue to trail his possible presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the declaration during a media parley with select journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, where he reflected on his political journey, leadership experience, and views on national governance. The governor said his experience as the chief exec

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a multi-billion naira expanse of land originally approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate, following findings that the property was linked to alleged unlawful activities, with the assets now vested in the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the order after an application by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which was moved by it

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission has automatically become the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on its official X handle on Monday, as part of efforts to address growing public concerns over tax identification requirements. According

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the deployment of special security measures to prevent attacks during the Christmas festivities across the country, assuring Nigerians of heightened protection throughout the holiday period. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Onoja, who said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are working closely with other security agencies to maintain peace

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre  across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc  filling stations, marking a major step toward stabilising Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector and easing fuel costs for consumers. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the refinery, which disclosed that the new price is being implemented across more than 2,000 MRS stations nationwide , ensuring that Nigerian

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today commence a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states, combining official engagements, social functions and condolence visits, before proceeding to Lagos to spend the end-of-year holidays. The President’s itinerary was disclosed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, outlining a mix of governance-related activities and ceremonial appearances across the three states. According t

A United States jury has convicted a Nigerian national, Olusegun Samson Adejorin, of multiple counts of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and unauthorised access to a protected computer. The conviction was announced on Thursday by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Kelly O. Hayes, following the conclusion of Adejorin’s trial. Adejorin, 32, was extradited from Ghana to the United States to face charges connected to a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme involving

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his efforts in easing passport processing for Nigerian students in the diaspora. The commendation was made on Thursday by the President of the Senate, NANS Headquarters, Distinguished Sen. Usman Adamu Nagwaza, who said the initiative has brought significant relief to Nigerian students abroad who had long faced challenges in obtaining passports. Nagwaza not

Germany and Nigeria have deepened their strategic partnership on sustainable energy development, with renewed focus on advancing a resilient, inclusive and globally competitive hydrogen economy. This commitment was highlighted at the 3rd German–Nigerian Hydrogen Symposium, co-hosted by the German Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and implemented through the German–Nigerian Hydrogen Office (GI

ARISE Business Analyst Chika Mbonu has commended Dr. Kayode Opeifa of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for delivering an excellent service on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Route. He made the remarks during a live segment on ARISE Global Business News. Mbonu recounted a smooth ticketing process, noting that boarding was organized and hassle-free. Passengers were able to access the train without delays, reflecting the professionalism of the service. Once on board, Mbonu observed

President Bola Tinubu’s push to reform Nigeria’s oil and gas governance gathered momentum on Thursday as the Senate commenced the screening of nominees for the leadership of the country’s key petroleum regulatory agencies. The nominees, Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Saidu Mohammed for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), appeared before the joint Senate Committee