12+ hour, 3+ min ago  (412+ words) The Deputy Governor of Oyo State," Adebayo Lawal,"has assured residents that all kidnapped students would be rescued. Lawal gave this assurance on Sunday when he led a government delegation to communities in Oriire Local Government Area affected by Friday's…...

10+ hour, 17+ min ago  (334+ words) A Hong Kong court is set to hear closing arguments on Monday in the trial of two democracy activists, Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41," accused of national security offences, as the case moves into its final stage. Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and…...

10+ hour, 12+ min ago  (202+ words) Officials in Lithuania have said a drone, likely Ukrainian, crashed without detonating near the eastern city of Utena. The head of Lithuania's crisis management centre, Vilmantas Vitkauskas, said on Sunday that the aircraft was "very probably" Ukrainian and confirmed that…...

10+ hour, 5+ min ago  (332+ words) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists" appeared headed for a historic defeat in the Andalusian regional elections, in a result that could shape the political atmosphere ahead of the country's next national vote. With 85% of ballots counted late Sunday, Prime…...

12+ hour, 10+ min ago  (407+ words) Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has revealed that the death of former Access Bank Plc Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, nearly derailed Bayelsa State's gas-powered electricity project. Speaking on Sunday at the "Feast Day Cultural Fiesta" of St Mathias Catholic Church…...

21+ hour, 54+ min ago  (540+ words) Across Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos State, the soaring price of beef is pushing protein beyond the reach of many households. The price of beef across many markets in Lagos has increased in recent times, putting pressure on household budgets and…...

23+ hour, 11+ min ago  (588+ words) Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drug substances and ammunition concealed in cartons containing cassava granules, commonly referred to as "garri, palm oil, and clothes in different operations across Nigeria. NDLEA's Director…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (337+ words) Nigerian-born Grammy award-winning musician, Burna Boy, is poised to own the world's first multi-million-dollar widebody Bugatti Chiron. Venuum, a Dubai-based luxury car customisation company also known as Venuum Black, announced that it has created a bespoke carbon fibre widebody kit…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (311+ words) The acting head of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration's drug centre, Tracy Beth Hoeg, was sacked on Friday. Hoeg disclosed the news in a post via her social media page. She has been replaced by Deputy Michael…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (205+ words) Deborah Akwa is a content writer with over four years of experience creating brand stories, editorial content, and audience-focused articles on topics like health, lifestyle, and entertainment. When she isn't writing, she is behind the scenes managing editorial operations and…...