Lagos Fire Service Blames Alaba Market Fire On Negligence
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has attributed the inferno that razed a section of the Alaba International Market to a power surge. It, however, said no casualties or…
Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Surveyor-General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, by two years. The Special Adviser to the President on Information…
Apple, Google Face Tougher UK Regulation Of Mobile Platforms
Britain’s competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their mobile platforms under new measures focused on technology giants. The Competition and Markets…
UN Chief Calls For ‘Fight’ Against Climate Disinformation
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for a fightback against climate disinformation ahead of next month’s COP30 summit after US President Donald Trump branded climate change the “greatest con…
NCDC Confirms 13 New Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 13 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever within the 40th epidemiological week, covering September 29 to October 5, 2025.…
One Man Injured After Shooting Outside Serbian Parliament
One man was wounded and an alleged elderly attacker arrested after a shooting and fire at a pro-government camp outside Serbia’s parliament on Wednesday, with the country’s embattled president quick…
Nnamdi Kanu Enters Defence, Lists Wike, Umahi, Buratai, Others As Witnesses
The detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), made a dramatic turn on Tuesday by agreeing to enter his own defence. This development comes hours after Omoyele…
Fire Guts Section Of Alaba Market In Lagos
A section of the Alaba International Market in Lagos was engulfed by fire on Tuesday evening. Videos obtained by Channels Television showed several plazas near the Ojo Local Government Secretariat…
Gov Yusuf Denies Rift With Kwankwaso, Reaffirms Loyalty To ‘Kwankwasiyya’ Ideals
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has dispelled rumours of a political rift between him and his mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, insisting that their relationship remains strong and unwavering.…
Modi, Trump Talk Trade As India, US Seek To Repair Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday he had held a conversation with Donald Trump, with the US president saying the pair had discussed trade as the countries negotiate…