Qatar authorities have arrested more than 300 people for sharing images and what officials described as “misleading information” related to recent Iranian attacks, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The arrests come amid rising tensions in the Gulf, as Iran has carried out drone and missile strikes targeting airports, military bases, energy facilities, and…
Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist, has criticized Nigeria over the cost and process of obtaining a visa to enter the country. Speaking on the issue, Madowo said holders of a Kenya passport are required to pay about $80 to obtain a Nigerian visa. According to him, the visa itself costs around $25, but additional online…
Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, Ali Jafarian, says more than 1,200 people have been killed in ongoing attacks carried out by the United States and Israel, with most of the victims reported to be civilians. He also noted that several health facilities across the country have been damaged by the air raids. Speaking to Al Jazeera…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still alive despite recent developments suggesting otherwise. Dikko explained that Nigeria has not abandoned its pursuit of a place in the qualification race, even after reports indicated that the Democratic Republic of…
The Anambra State Government has warned that students who stay away from school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension, as authorities intensify efforts to restore full academic activities across the state. The directive was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, during a meeting with the management of Mount Olive Schools and Springfield…
The Federal Government has outlawed the use of roadblocks for collecting taxes and levies across the country and introduced a new Presumptive Tax Framework (PTF) aimed at formalising millions of small and informal businesses. The initiative is designed to simplify tax compliance for traders, artisans and micro enterprises by creating a more straightforward payment system.…
A casket maker (name withheld) reportedly d!ed after visiting a ‘female friend’ at a brothel in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Daily Trust reports that the incident occurred over the weekend at a facility located in the Kukwaba area of the satellite town, which reportedly functions as both a guest house and…
Nigerian singer Asake has gifted his mother a brand-new G-Wagon. A video capturing the heartwarming moment he surprised her with the luxury vehicle has been circulating on social media. His mum appeared visibly excited as he unveiled the white SUV to her.
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, has reassured Nigerians of the Nigeria Police Force’s steadfast commitment to protecting lives, property, and national peace amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their possible global impact. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police emphasized that…
A suspected vandal was electrocuted to death while allegedly attempting to steal components from a power transformer in the Omifon community of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State. Community sources said the unidentified man was reportedly tampering with the armored cable connected to the transformer when the incident occurred. A resident who spoke to Hope…
