The police in Ekiti State have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led a middle-aged man, identified simply as Segun, to take his life by hanging on a tree at Ise Ekiti in the Ise/Orun Local Government Area.
Sources...
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted 101 wraps of Canadian loud, nine bags of Indian hemp, and other illicit drugs.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on Sunday in Ibadan.
Olayinka...
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to making Africa fully self‑sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent’s industrial backbone and reducing reliance on imported construction materials.
Speaking during a strategic briefing on the company’s expansion drive, the Group Managing...
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) was recognised for its pioneering role in oilfield development projects at the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) which held in Abuja last week.
The award for “Best Oilfield Development Projects” applauds...
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kwara State Directorate, has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state, which led to the tragic loss of innocent lives.
The Agency, through its State...
Nigeria’s fintech sector, one of Africa’s fastest-growing, remains heavily dependent on foreign investment, exposing it to swings in global markets, the Central Bank of Nigeria said in its 2025 Fintech Policy Insight Report.
Startups in the country raised $520m in...
Chief Iyiola Oladokun, former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, has announced the passing of his mother, Alice Idowu Oladokun who died peacefully at the age of 101 on Saturday, 7 January, 2026.
This is contained in a statement he personally...
The Senator Ademola Adeleke-led government in Osun State on Saturday said ₦16.5bn dual carriageway and 10 township roads in Ilesa industrial corridors were constructed to stimulate economic growth, expand business hubs and support start-ups in the ancient town.
Speaking with...
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu etched his name in Trabzonspor history on Saturday, scoring twice as the Claret-Blues secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Samsunspor at the 19 Mayıs Stadium.
Onuachu, who has been in exceptional form this season, headed...
Health experts have urged the Federal Government to prioritise antivenom production and availability across hospitals nationwide as Nigeria records 43,000 snakebite cases annually.
The senior health professionals stated that limited access to the life-saving treatment continues to fuel snakebite deaths...
