Oba Ewuare II Adopts 8-Year-Old Chess Prodigy, Pledges to Fund Education and Welfare
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has adopted an eight-year-old chess prodigy, Emmanuella Omoragbon, as a child of the palace after being impressed by her performance during the opening ceremony of the Royal Rapid Chess…
Nigeria Police Promotion Exam 2026: SPs Set for CSP Examination
Hundreds of serving Superintendents of Police (SPs) across Nigeria are set to participate in a three-day promotion examination as the Nigeria Police Force commences the process of elevating eligible officers to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police…
Nnamdi Kanu Family Demands Immediate Listing of Appeal, Judicial Review of Trial
The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu has demanded the immediate listing and determination of his appeal against his conviction and life imprisonment. The Okwu-Kanu family of Umuahia, Abia State, also called for a…
Abductors Demand N950m Ransom for 19 NYSC Members Kidnapped in Imo
Gunmen who abducted 19 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their respective orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states have reportedly demanded a total ransom of N950 million for their…
US Warns Citizens in Saudi Arabia Over Houthi Threats to Airports, Airspace
The United States has warned its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance amid ongoing security concerns and public threats by the Houthis against airports and airspace across the country. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia issued the…
US Releases Names, Photos of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud, Money Laundering, Other Crimes
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians apprehended by immigration enforcement authorities over offences ranging from wire fraud and money laundering to identity theft, drug-related…
Ribadu, AU Raise Alarm Over Terrorists’ Use of AI, Cryptocurrency, Social Media
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, social media, cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies to…
Jesse Eisenberg Says Razzie Win Hurt His Hollywood Career and Shut Him Out of Studio Movies
Jesse Eisenberg is opening up about how winning a Razzie Award for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice affected his Hollywood career, claiming the satirical honor made it harder for him to land roles in major studio films.…
Pound to Naira Exchange Rate: Today’s Official and Black Market Rates
If you’re sending money home from London, paying school fees, or just trying to figure out how far your pounds will stretch in Lagos or Abuja, you need real numbers, not guesswork. The exchange rate pound to naira shifts by the hour, and the figure…
JNPSNC Reaffirms September 30 Ultimatum, Threatens October 2 Warning Strike
Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have reaffirmed their September 30, 2026, ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that workers may embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike from Friday,…
