U.S. Mission Appoints New Consul General In Lagos
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States Mission in Nigeria has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as the new Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Hudspeth will serve a three-year term as the senior U.S. government representative overseeing diplomatic affairs across 17 states in southern Nigeria. He succeeds Rick Swart, who retired from the U.S. […]
Osun Election: INEC Says Over 1.9 Million PVCs Collected Ahead Of Saturday’s Poll
With Osun voters set to choose their next governor on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission says more than 1.9 million Permanent Voter Cards have been collected across the state.
RENL Champions Safety, Integrity At 2026 HSE, Ethics Day
Held under the theme, “Safety First, Integrity Always,” the event brought together members of top management, employees and key stakeholders for a renewed call to make safety, ethical leadership and responsible conduct the foundation of everyday operations.
Benue Police Rescue One-Day-Old Baby, Arrest 11 Suspects In Connection
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, revealed this in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondona, and made available to journalists in Makurdi.
Two C-River Communities Launch GBV Response Teams, Pledge Action On VAPP Law
According to GADA, the CCMTs are intended to provide community-based structures for preventing, reporting and responding to GBV cases, while linking survivors with relevant support and law-enforcement services.
40 Days After Wedding, 19-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Poisons Husband-Police
Barely 40 days into a new marriage, a 19-year-old woman is facing police investigation in Bauchi after she was accused of putting a poisonous substance in her husband’s meal, leaving him hospitalized.
Madugu Apologises To Nigerians As Falcons Miss 2027 Women’s World Cup
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has apologised to Nigerians following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, admitting that defensive errors and poor finishing contributed to their 2-1 defeat to South Africa. Madugu spoke in a post-match interview published by News Central TV on Friday, August 14, 2026, a […]
NAQS Postpones Recruitment Shortlist, New Date To Be Announced
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has postponed the release of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026. The agency said the postponement was necessary to ensure that the recruitment process was thorough, transparent and accurate. NAQS announced the development in a public notice signed by its […]
Farage Wins Clacton By Election, Defeats Count Binface
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election in the United Kingdom, defeating satirical candidate Count Binface in a contest that had been widely expected to go in his favour. Farage secured 22,239 votes, while Count Binface, whose real name is Jonathan David Harvey, finished second with 9,455 votes, according to electoral officials. […]
Peter Obi Urges Nigerians To Emulate Archbishop Akubueze’s Sacrificial Life
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday described the late Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Obiora Akubueze, as a man who lived a life of sacrifice, urging Nigerians to emulate his virtues. Obi made the remarks while speaking with journalists at […]