US man of Nigerian descent Victor Kolawole, accomplice plead guilty in multi-million-dollar U.S. bank fraud scheme
Lagos celebrates World Press Freedom Day, reaffirms support for media freedom
Iran warns against escalation in Strait of Hormuz, says no military solution
U.S. issues security alert as multiple explosions rock Khartoum International Airport
FG says Kano-Maradi rail project 60% completed
Cultural and sports week in Southern and Northern Eritrea showcases talent, unity
LASG launches second edition of Eko Schools Arts, Crafts Competition
JUST IN: Ebonyi State lifts curfew on Amasiri Community
South Africa’s NSFAS placed under administration amid governance crisis
U.S. Mission congratulates Nigerian‑born athletes Max Iheanachor and Uar Bernard on NFL Draft selections
Amnesty International demands disclosure of missing Malian opposition figure Mountaga Tall
FG calls for collaboration to tackle disinformation on World Press Freedom Day
Dickson hails NDC momentum, urges Nigerians to join, ignore propaganda against party
BREAKING: UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as Gulf tensions escalates
Obi clarifies move to NDC, calls for a new Nigeria built on justice, competence, accountability, and compassion for citizens
Court to deliver judgment in DSS N5 Billion defamation suit against SERAP
Politics
Lagos celebrates World Press Freedom Day, reaffirms support for media freedom
LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, transparency, and democratic accountability as journalists across the world marked the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a message delivered by the…
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FG says Kano-Maradi rail project 60% completed
JUST IN: Ebonyi State lifts curfew on Amasiri Community
FG calls for collaboration to tackle disinformation on World Press Freedom Day
Dickson hails NDC momentum, urges Nigerians to join, ignore propaganda against party
Obi clarifies move to NDC, calls for a new Nigeria built on justice, competence, accountability, and compassion for citizens
PDP declares resilience amid leadership crisis, blames APC for plot to weaken party
Modi thanks voters as NDA sweeps multiple Indian states in assembly elections
Obi, Kwankwaso exit ADC, join NDC in bold political realignment “to provide Nigerians with credible platform”
APC extends sale, submission of nomination forms ahead of 2027 elections
PDP extends deadline for purchase of 2027 nomination forms
Pantamiyya Movement rejects ‘backdoor consensus,’ demands direct APC primaries in Gombe
Dickson defends NDC registration, blasts Umar Ardo for misleading campaigns against party
Peter Mbah flags off Nsukka–Lejja–Aku–Ukehe road project as Enugu State targets $30bn economy
BREAKING: Peter Obi quits African Democratic Congress, cites toxic political climate
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FGN savings bond opens May issuance window with up to 14.525% return
LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), a leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, has announced the opening of the May issuance of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering investors a secure, low-risk…
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South Africa raises petrol price by R2.04/litre amid global oil tensions
GTCO posts N302.9BN profit before tax in Q1 2026, records strong balance sheet growth
Wole Soyinka says NAS secretariat will strengthen humanitarian services, advocacy initiatives
Federal Government, Bi-Courtney resolve 20-year MM2 Airport dispute
Reps order 11 DISCOs to refund N55.42bn NMMP loan over metering failures
NNPC completes River Niger crossing of OB3 gas pipeline
Museveni defends Uganda Sovereignty Bill, reaffirms commitment to free economy
NGX trading hours extension records hitch‑free debut
Uganda assures citizens of stable fuel supply, warns against hoarding
Governor Eno announces commencement of international flights from Victor Attah Airport
PTAD completes ₦1.73bn payment of ₦32,000 pension arrears to 54,206 beneficiaries
Nigeria Revenue Service disowns fake flyer on new vehicle tax
Bank customers lament ATM card fee hike, urge CBN intervention
AEDC announces planned outage in Wuse, Maitama, Jabi; technical fault disrupts power in Nyanya, Ado areas
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Education
LASG launches second edition of Eko Schools Arts, Crafts Competition
LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has officially launched the second edition of the Eko Schools Arts and Crafts Competition 2026, themed “THIS IS LAGOS!”, reaffirming its commitment to youth empowerment and the…
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South Africa’s NSFAS placed under administration amid governance crisis
Governor Uba Sani hosts Kaduna Polytechnic management, commits to strengthening education
JAMB extends 2026 direct entry registration deadline to May 8
Tai Solarin students’ union issues 72-hour ultimatum over robbery attacks in university community
NNPC Foundation trains Batch A Stream 2 corps members
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu commissions nursing quarters, mega schools in Borno
Lagos Permanent Secretary earns doctorate, urges lifelong learning in public service
FG introduces national textbook ranking system to improve quality in schools
NYSC DG Nafiu assures corps members of safety, confirms role in 2027 elections
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala celebrates Lord Nick Stern at 80, highlights trade’s role in sustainability
Education minister Alausa deepens UK partnerships for sector reform
Uganda exam board visits Nigeria to understudy NABTEB TVET model
Aisha Yesufu warns of looming collapse in FCT public schools
Independent Awards: Nigeria’s Education Minister Alausa named Most Innovative Cabinet Minister
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Sowore condemns alleged assault on TheCable journalist Olalekan Fakoyejo by soldiers in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Nigerian activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has condemned the alleged assault of a journalist with TheCable by two Nigerian Army officers in the Ikeja area of Lagos, southwestern Nigeria. Sowore, a politician and former presidential candidate,…
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US man of Nigerian descent Victor Kolawole, accomplice plead guilty in multi-million-dollar U.S. bank fraud scheme
Amnesty International demands disclosure of missing Malian opposition figure Mountaga Tall
Court to deliver judgment in DSS N5 Billion defamation suit against SERAP
Kenya Army embraces innovation, charts technology-driven future for modern warfare
Nigeria demands justice over deaths of citizens as xenophobic tensions rise in South Africa
Search and rescue ongoing after U.S. service members go missing during African Lion 2026 exercise
Nigerian Air Force strikes terrorists, destroys Abasu Aiki hideout in Katsina
Nigeria summons South African envoy over xenophobic attacks, killing of African migrants
Nigerian Army explains arrest of blogger ‘Justice Crack’ over alleged subversive activities
Delta Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 rifles, pistol, ammunition
Uganda begins deportation of 169 foreign nationals over immigration, cybercrime allegations
Kwara Police arrest 16 suspects, recover arms, neutralize bandit in rescue operation
Nigerian Army sustains offensive operations in Northeast, neutralises terrorists, arrests suspects
IGP Disu visits family of slain airwing driver ASP Ejeh, assures police support
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Lagos launches Africa’s first Flood Risk Insurance Scheme for vulnerable residents
LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — The Lagos State Government has launched what it described as Africa’s first Flood Risk Insurance Policy aimed at providing rapid financial assistance to vulnerable residents affected by flooding across the state. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu described…
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Lagos Police arrest woman in viral video attempting to stab teenage daughter
Rufai Oseni wins Media Personality of the Year at Independent Awards
Police arrest man with fresh human head and palms in Ogun, nab others over stolen Lexus
FRSC debunks viral video, denies assault on motorist in Abuja
Okpebholo rebuilds Ekpoma POWA Market, disburses ₦200m to fire-affected traders
Nigeria Police arrest 50 suspects, seize heavy weapons in nationwide crackdown
South West Nigeria charts unified path for urban development
Lassa fever: Lagos sounds alarm as deadly outbreak sweeps Nigeria
Governor Bala Mohammed distributes vehicles to bauchi traditional rulers
Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru mourns passing of Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu
Edo Police dismantle extortion syndicate, officers to face prosecution
Adamawa Police arrest four murder suspects
Oyo Police arrest syndicate over forgery and impersonation in Ibadan
Ondo Police arraign three suspects over traffic offences, assault and abduction of officers
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US man of Nigerian descent Victor Kolawole, accomplice plead guilty in multi-million-dollar U.S. bank fraud scheme
BOSTON, United States (NPA) — Two Massachusetts men have pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to their roles in a multi‑million‑dollar scheme to defraud banks across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Victor Kolawole, 26, of Brockton, and Keith Wainaina,…
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Iran warns against escalation in Strait of Hormuz, says no military solution
U.S. issues security alert as multiple explosions rock Khartoum International Airport
BREAKING: UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as Gulf tensions escalates
Modi thanks voters as NDA sweeps multiple Indian states in assembly elections
Guðbrandsson, Abou Jamous named laureates of 31st Council of Europe North-South Prize
U.S. launches “Project Freedom” to escort neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. warns shipping firms against paying Iran for Strait of Hormuz passage
Reverend Dachomo decries killing of Christian family in Plateau as U.S. lawmakers move to restrict security aid to Nigeria
Trump intensifies feud with German Chancellor Merz over criticism of Iran war: “Fix your broken country”
Israel intercepts Gaza‑bound flotilla, thanks Greece for cooperation
U.S. sanctions 35 entities in crackdown on Iran’s shadow banking network
Russia details April 25 Mali terror attacks, blames Europe and Ukraine for training militants
Donald Trump claims Iran in ‘State of Collapse,’ begging US to lift blockade
Amnesty International condemns Russia’s extremist labeling of LGBTI groups
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