The United States of America (USA) has closed its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for visa…
Day: April 9, 2026
Police arrest 7 serial killers, cultists in Lagos raid
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested seven suspected serial killers. The suspects,…
Court slams life jail on rapist, awards N1m damages to victim
The Jigawa State High Court sitting in Birnin Kudu has sentenced one Bashir A. Umar to life imprisonment…
CMD seeks urgent action on kidney ailments
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu Alikor, has…
Lassa fever kills 67 of 663 confirmed cases, amid rising fatality rate
Nigeria has recorded 167 deaths and 663 confirmed Lassa fever cases so far in 2026, as…
DHQ confirms terrorists’ attack on troops in Borno
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a terrorist attack…
Marwa proffers strategy to curb insecurity in Nigeria
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has called for…
CBN debunks rumoured liquidation of Polaris Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing liquidation.…
Iran warns of underwater mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned of potential sea mines in the Strait of…
Research proves eating mango with avocado offers heart benefits
A recent study explores how a simple dietary addition may influence cardiovascular function in individuals with…