FBI reveals 1983 plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II during US visit

Newly released documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination threat 40 years ago, ahead of a trip to the United States.

God Will Help Me Fulfil The Dreams Of Nigerians - Tinubu

The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Friday, said that God would help him fulfil the dreams and aspirations of Nigerians during his administration.

REVEALED!!! Nigeria Air Plane Flown Into Abuja Belongs To Ethiopian Airlines

The Boeing 737-800 series aircraft which the Federal Government flew into Abuja for the unveiling of Nigeria Air belongs to Ethiopia Airlines, Daily Trust can confirm.

We will keep working and borrowing till midnight of May 28 — Min. Fashola 🤔

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has defended the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, against those criticizing the government for being active few days to inauguration, emphasizing that contracts will be awarded and loans will be requested till last minute.

I knew nothing about education sector when Buhari appointed me as a minister — Adamu Adamu 🤔

Education Minister, Mallam Adamu Adamu has confessed that he was inexperienced in the education sector before President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him in 2015.

UK MP Kicks Against Barring Students From Bringing Family Over

A member of the United Kingdom Parliament, Carol Monaghan, has kicked against the United Kingdom's new visa policy preventing Nigerian students, and others studying in the UK, from bringing family as dependents except under specific circumstances.

Activist Alerts Public To Cult Initiation in Delta Schools

A Delta State-based activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, on Wednesday alerted the public on a cult initiation process in some secondary schools, known as the ‘snake bite’.

UK officially bans Nigerian students from bringing their dependents over.

The Home Secretary of the United Kingdom has stated that international students who travel to the country for study purposes will no longer be allowed to bring relatives by January 2024.

Niger Republic will defend me after I leave office if… — President Buhari

With five days to go, President Muhammadu Buhari says he has built personal cordial relationship with the neighbouring countries, stressing should anyone disturb him or if trouble arises, his Niger Republic neighbours will defend him

Police Partner Australian Force To Arrest Fraudster, Recover $60,000

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with South Australian Police arrested one Ogenevowero Emefeke for a fraudulent scheme on an Australian national in the Federal Capital Territory.

Beware Of 'Scam Alert', EFCC Warns Public

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday warned the public against a 'scam alert' which purportedly emanated from EFCC Help Desk.

I can swear that I’ve never st%len a kobo from government’s coffers — Gov. El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has challenged his predecessors to come out and swear with Holy Qur’an that they did not steal from the government’s coffers when they were in office.

FG set to begin home delivery of passports — Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola

The Federal Government has promised to conclude negotiations with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on the usage of its speedy mail service to start delivering passports to Nigerians anywhere they are in the world.

37 Chibok parents died from heartbreak - Community

About 37 parents of the schoolgirls who were abducted from Chibok years ago, have reportedly died from heartbreak. 

Nigerian man and female accomplice arrested for allegedly duping Indian woman on matrimonial site

A 38-year-old Nigerian national, Daniel Gozie, has been arrested in India for allegedly duping a woman by posing as a high-ranking government officer on a matrimonial website, police said at the weekend.

Russia-Ukraine war: US agrees for its allies to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The US says it will allow its Western allies to supply Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, including American-made F-16s, a major military boost for Ukraine, whose leadership has sought for the jets since the war began in February 2022.

Insecurity was my worst nightmare as President - Goodluck Jonathan

Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan has stated that insecurity was his biggest problem during his time in office between 2010 and 2015.

Renowned US Cleric, Timothy Keller, Dies At 72

Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died on Friday at home after battling pancreatic cancer for three years at the age of 72.

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and related events cost £162m — UK Govt

The government of the United Kingdom says nearly £162 million ($201 million) was spent on Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral and related events following her d£ath in September, 2022. 

JUST IN: Court nullifies Alex Otti’s candidature, all Labour Party candidates in Abia, Kano

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, presided over by Justice M N Yunusa has nullified the candidature of the Abia State Governor-elect Dr Alex Otti and all the candidates of the Labour Party in Abia and Kano States.