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Asaba massacre: Obasanjo urges reconciliation, monarch demands presidential apology
Former President Obasanjo has urged forgiveness for the 1967 Asaba massacre, but the Asagba of Asaba says a presidential apology is needed for closure.

Military aircraft crashes becoming too frequent — Ex-DSS chief
A former DSS Director, Mike Ejiofor, has called for a probe into military aircraft crashes, citing their frequency after a NAF plane crashed in Ondo.

Police confirm rescue of 20 prospective corps members in Imo, hunt kidnappers
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 20 prospective NYSC corps members who were abducted in the Owerri West LGA of Imo State.

PWDs seek one-week extension for voter registration
Persons with Disabilities have asked INEC for a one-week voter registration extension, citing low turnout with only 232,658 PWDs on the voter register.

Arteta ranks as Arsenal’s most successful manager by win rate
Mikel Arteta has the best win percentage of any Arsenal manager with over 50 matches, with his 60.9% record putting him ahead of club legend Arsene Wenger.

Gombe begins mass livestock vaccination
The Gombe State Government has commenced a statewide vaccination campaign for livestock to prevent major diseases, strengthen food security and protect hum

Five arraigned over assault on policemen in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned five suspects in court for allegedly attacking police officers on duty in Ota, leading to injuries.

Nine-year-old boy sets family house ablaze in Yobe, kills stepmothers, sisters
A nine-year-old boy has allegedly set his family house ablaze in Yobe State, killing his two stepmothers and two sisters in retaliation for a beating.

VIDEO: Femi Adebayo unveils new modern film studio hub in Lagos
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has opened Euphoria360 Hub, a multi-purpose creative facility in Lagos for film production, post-production, and training.

FBI arrests man accused of plotting Mall of America attack
The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old man, Sheikhdoon Mohamud, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America in Minnesota.

Three dead, 36 wounded as Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports
Yemen’s Houthi fighters claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi international airports, killing three people and wounding 36, authorities said.

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft authority has arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over allegations her charity misused donations for a children’s hospita

Suspected cocoa thief dies in detention, police probe officer
A suspected cocoa thief identified as Taofeek has reportedly died by suicide in police detention in Agbeye, Osun State, prompting a probe of the officer on

Technical fault disrupts power supply across Ogun communities – IBEDC
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has announced a power outage in several Ogun communities due to a technical fault on two 33kV feeders.

ASUSS rejects NLC strike, directs teachers to resume in FCT
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in the FCT has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the NLC, directing its members to resume normal dut

APC needs Wike, Umahi dismisses party division rumours
Works Minister Dave Umahi has dismissed rumours of division in the APC, stating the party needs Nyesom Wike, and praised Tinubu’s projects in the South-Eas

C’River seeks cheaper drone delivery for vaccines in remote areas
The Cross River State Government has asked Zipline, a drone delivery company, to reduce the cost of its services to expand vaccine delivery to remote areas

Expose sexual harassment, Gombe varsity urges students
Gombe State University’s Centre for Gender Studies has urged students and staff to familiarise themselves with its sexual harassment policy and report viol

2027: A’Ibom ex-militants group backs Tinubu’s re-election
The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Evening recap: Abducted 20 corps members regain freedom, Edo varsity lecturer dies after encounter with sex worker, other top stories
Read the top stories: 20 abducted corps members regain freedom after seven days, an Edo varsity lecturer dies after an encounter with a sex worker, and mor

Police arrest mother over newborn’s death in FCT
Police in the FCT have arrested a 27-year-old woman, Precious Yohanna, for allegedly killing her newborn baby in the Jabi area of Abuja.

Foundation urges youths to embrace innovation, self-reliance
Eye Foundation Group Chairman, Kunle Hassan, has urged Nigerian youths to change their mindset, embrace innovation and create a better future for themselve

Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a public message of respect to Lionel Messi following the Argentine star’s emotional farewell from international football.

You left me, partner of NAF co-pilot killed in Ondo crash mourns
Joanna Yakubu, partner of Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, has mourned the co-pilot who was among 25 NAF personnel killed in an aircraft crash in Ondo State.

Trump proposes $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in US
The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the US under the Optional Practical Training programme.

Former NCAC DG, Olusegun Runsewe, has warned against the misuse of Artificial Intelligence on social media to spread fake news and cause social tension.

2027: ADC won’t condone rigging, says David Mark
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, says the party will play by the rules but will resist any attempt to rig the 2027 pol

The Federal Government has dismissed rumours that the First Niger Bridge demarcation was demolished, clarifying that openings were created for emergency ac

Ondo aircraft crash: Keyamo, air chief agree on safety collaboration
Following the tragic NAF aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and the Chief of Air Staff have agreed to deepen safety collaboration.

Atiku decries collapse of agricultural exports
Former VP Atiku Abubakar has criticised the FG over the collapse of agricultural exports, citing a ₦796.40bn reversal in the country’s trade balance.