UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters “unhappy”. Some children’s charities…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 15, 2026
The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar at both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as traders monitored foreign exchange liquidity…
Lagos Police impound 50 vehicles on first day of number plates enforcement
No fewer than 50 vehicles were impounded on the first day of the Lagos State Police Command’s enforcement of the ban on covered, obscured and unauthorised vehicle registration number plates.…
Student Loan: NASS, NELFUND target 7m direct beneficiaries in scheme expansion
The National Assembly, NASS, on Monday agreed with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, to expand the student loan scheme from 1.6 million to 7 million direct beneficiaries as part…
Why 75-year-old pilot flew aircraft that landed on Delta road — NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that the pilot who flew the private aircraft with registration number N989BC, which landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of…
Over five phones were stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs – Stan Nze
Popular Nollywood actor Stan Nze has revealed that more than five phones were stolen at the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs on Wednesday. He made the disclosure hours after…
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar reportedly killed by bandits
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has reportedly been killed while in captivity after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State. The Katsina State Commissioner…
Aircraft crew detained after landing on concrete road under construction in Delta – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Kayamo, said the crew members of the private jet that landed on a concrete road under construction in the Ogwashi-Uku area, near…
BREAKING: Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Isioye-Dada, is dead
The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away. A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone conversation with our…
2026 World Cup: FIFA breaks silence on visa issues
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed they don’t have control over everything. Infantino was speaking on the eve of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, while addressing issues around visas…