Seven Rescued After Kaduna Church Attack as Security Intensifies
KADUNA, Nigeria – Security forces rescue seven victims abducted during an Easter attack on churches in Kaduna State, as operations continue to free others…
Month: April 2026
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Rape of Teenager in Ondo
AKURE, Nigeria – Police in Ondo State arrest a 23-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Owo, as authorities intensify action…
FG Halts New Policies as PEBEC Enforces Evidence-Based Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council directs ministries, departments and agencies to suspend new policies pending compliance with its Regulatory Impact…
JAMB Threatens Sanctions Over CCTV Failures at Accredited Centres
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board issues a strict ultimatum to accredited centres, warning that failure to maintain visible surveillance cameras…
WHO Urges Global Unity, Trust in Science on World Health Day
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization calls for renewed global unity and trust in science as it marks World Health Day 2026, warning…
Four Die in Lagos-Ibadan Crash After Speeding Tyre Burst
OGUN, Nigeria – Four people are killed and eight injured after a commercial bus crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a tyre burst linked…
Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo as Strategic Advisor to Director-General
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention appoints Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Advisor to its Director-General, strengthening leadership…
CBN Limits BVN Phone Number Changes to One Lifetime Update
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria introduces a new rule limiting changes to phone numbers linked to Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) to…
Kobo by Kobo: The Silent Siphon Draining Nigeria’s Bank Accounts
ABUJA, Nigeria – The alert tone is now part of Nigeria’s daily rhythm — a soft ping that signals money received or sent. For…
NDPC Probes Alleged Data Breach Involving Remita, Sterling Bank
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria Data Protection Commission launches an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Limited, Sterling Bank and other…