The Federal Government has announced the discovery of a major polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements, a development officials say could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s mining industry. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the discovery on Wednesday, June 24, during the…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has assured Washington it will not impose any charges on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a lasting peace in the Middle East. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that Iranian officials had informed…
Troops of the Quick Reaction Group (QRG) stationed in Abaji have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized 235 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa during an operation along the Lokoja–Abuja Highway. According to military sources, the arrest was made at about 7:50 p.m. on June 22, 2026, during a routine snap checkpoint operation. The…
Armed bandits have killed the Chief Imam of Kuda-Kuda village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State during a deadly overnight attack that also claimed the lives of three other residents and left several people abducted. The cleric, identified as Liman Audu, was among four people killed when the attackers stormed the community…
Elon Musk has lost his status as a trillionaire after a sharp global sell-off in technology stocks erased an estimated $500 billion (£379 billion) from his personal wealth. The billionaire entrepreneur had recently become the first person in history to surpass the $1 trillion mark following a surge in the valuation of his rocket…
An international intelligence alliance has warned that artificial intelligence systems capable of enabling large-scale cyberattacks that could overwhelm government and corporate defenses may emerge in a matter of months rather than years. The Five Eyes alliance—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—called on governments and private sector leaders to urgently strengthen…
Nigerian businessman Obi Cubana has criticised social media users who, according to him, use online platforms mainly to spread negativity and harsh comments. The entrepreneur expressed his frustration in an Instagram post, describing what he sees as a growing trend of constant bitterness and criticism online. He said such individuals appear unable to recognise or…
The Lagos State Police Command has opened a full-scale investigation after a suspicious package containing two rounds of live ammunition was delivered to the residence of First Bank Managing Director, Oluwasegun Adebiosu. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed the development on Tuesday, June 23, during a briefing at the command headquarters. According to…
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has set a new milestone as the African artist with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, overtaking fellow Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems. Until this week, Burna Boy and Tems were tied with eight entries…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that a new agreement has been reached with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko made the announcement on Tuesday, June 23, during a meeting in Abuja attended by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim…
