3000 illicit weapons seized across Nigeria in 18 months, says arms control centre
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it recovered over 3,000 illegal arms…
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No-interview student visa renewals now available for Nigerians, says US embassy
The United States embassy says eligible Nigerians seeking to renew their student visas in the country can do so without…
Lagos, Abia lead as monkeypox cases in Nigeria rise to 604
A total of 19 new monkeypox cases have been recorded in Nigeria. According to the latest situation report by the…
10 killed, multiple injured as ‘store manager’ opens fire at US Walmart store
At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead and multiple injured following a shooting at a Walmart store in Chesapeake,…
Covenant University sacks staff member over sexual assault scandal
Covenant University (CU) says it sacked one of its staffers enmeshed in a sexual assault scandal. On Monday, claims by…
China seeks collaboration between Nollywood, Asian film industries
Cui Jinachun, the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, has called for collaboration between Nollywood and Asian film industries to produce works that…
N2bn fraud’: EFCC secures final forfeiture of N775m linked to Otunla, ex-accountant-general
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has secured the final forfeiture of N775 million and landed properties…
46 dead as earthquake rocks Indonesia
At least 46 people have been confirmed dead after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake tore through the island of Java, Indonesia,…
Naira redesign: CBN instructs banks to open on Saturdays
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed commercial banks to work on Saturdays to enable customers return existing naira…
Nnamdi Kanu discontinues N20bn ‘rights violation’ suit against FG
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has discontinued a fundamental human rights violation suit filed against…
UN: Russia, Ukraine have agreed to extend Black Sea grain deal to ease food crisis
Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, says all parties have agreed to extend the Black Sea grain deal to…
Israel Adesanya arrested at US airport over ‘brass knuckles’
Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-New Zealander mixed martial artist and UFC fighter, was arrested on Wednesday for illegal possession of a…
Half salary: We won’t pay lecturers for work not done, FG tells ASUU
The federal government has insisted that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will not be paid for…
He is gravely ill’ — lawyer writes EU, seeks release of Nnamdi Kanu
Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has written a letter to…
UK inflation rises to 41-year record high
British inflation has accelerated to the highest level for 41 years, driven by soaring energy, food, and transport prices in…
Lagos police arrest 11 suspected cultists
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested 11 suspected cultists at a hotel in the Agege area of the…
YouTube to support African creators with grant
Agency Report Kindly share this story: YouTube on Tuesday announced its expansion efforts to support creators and the creative economy…
Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential bid
Former US President Donald Trump has announced his bid for the White House in 2024. Trump’s announcement comes as some…
FULL LIST: DHQ declares 19 bandit kingpins wanted
The Defence Headquarters has declared no fewer than 19 bandit leaders in the North-West, North-East, and North-Central regions of the…
2023: US allocates $50m to train INEC officials, journalists
participants at the workshop (NAN) Agency Report Kindly share this story: The United States of America has allocated $50million to…