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Nine Dead, 25 Injured in School and Home Shootings in Western Canada
About nine people have been killed and 25 others injured following related shootings at a secondary school and…
Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway Partially Closed for Four-Week Rehabilitation
The Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway will undergo a partial closure for four weeks beginning Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to allow…
Senate Approves Electronic Transmission of Poll Results, but with Manual Fallback
The Nigerian Senate has passed an amendment to the Electoral Act permitting the electronic transmission of election results…
Fire Guts Shops at Ogunpa Market in Ibadan, No Casualties Recorded
Some 10 shops were completely destroyed by a late-night fire at the Iya Maryam Adebara Complex in the…
Oyo Princes Drag Alaafin to Court Over Conduct, Seek Injunctions
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been summoned to appear personally or through legal representation before…
Trump Threatens to Block US–Canada Bridge, Demands American Ownership Stake
US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a key bridge linking the United States…
Senate Convenes Emergency Session as Backlash Grows Over Electoral Act Changes
The Senate is set to hold an emergency plenary session on Tuesday following mounting public anger over recent…
IMF Projects Nigeria as One of World’s Key Growth Drivers in 2026
Nigeria is expected to play a significant role in driving global economic expansion in 2026, as new projections…
CHSOSA Commissions Renovated Classrooms, Laboratories at Cheshire High School
The Cheshire High School Old Students’ Association (CHSOSA) has commissioned newly renovated classrooms and laboratories at Cheshire High…
Is the Gym Really for Everyone? Experts Explain the Benefits, Risks and What You Should Know
A gym is widely regarded as one of the most effective spaces for physical training and overall fitness,…
Former Oyo Lawmaker Urges FG to Establish Military Base in Ogbomoso
A former member of the National Assembly representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and a chieftain of the All…
Fresh Tension in PDP as Wike-Backed Group Moves to Reopen National Secretariat
A showdown is anticipated today within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following plans by a caretaker committee aligned…
Hong Kong Jails Pro-Democracy Media Mogul Jimmy Lai for 20 Years Under Security Law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy tycoon and media publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison…
Oyo Moves to Protect ‘Work-and-Pay’ Drivers as Govt Tackles Vehicle Seizure Practices
The Oyo State Government has begun implementing measures to address bottlenecks surrounding vehicles acquired through hire purchase agreements,…
Tinubu Set for Historic UK State Visit After Invitation From King Charles
President Bola Tinubu will undertake a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19,…
