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EFCC arraigns man for N56.5 million Hajj fraud

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Lawal Musa for alleged N56.4 million fraud involving payments for the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. Mr Musa was arrai... Read More


PT Health Watch: Why parents should not overlook children's vision problems

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Some children may have vision problems without realising that they are seeing differently, an eye-care professional has said, urging parents to prioritise early eye checks. Tomisi... Read More


When the voice of humanity reverberated in a man, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Across the world, countries, movements and groups on Thursday 13 August marked the centenary of Fidel Castro Ruz, the iconic Cuban revolutionary. That was yesterday. But Fidel is n... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: Army, police mount checkpoints as INEC moves sensitive materials to registration centres

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- The police, army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have mounted heavy security surveillance across Osun State ahead of Saturday's governorship election. PRE... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: 82-year-old voter casts ballot, urges govt to fullfill responsibilities

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- An 82-year-old resident of Esa-Odo, Moses Olufemi, on Saturday cast his ballot at the Esa-Odo Apostolic Primary School polling unit, PU 001, Ward 09, in Obokun Local Government Are... Read More


Army rescues nine kidnap victims, foils attacks in Niger

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped persons and foiled attempted attacks by terrorists in Mariga and Rijau local government areas of Niger State. The Acting As... Read More


Trump threatens to make Strait of Hormuz US territory

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- US President Donald Trump has said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after successfully defeating Iran. He said this to a rally crowd in Nassau County on Fri... Read More


WASSCE 2026: Education group threatens to sue WAEC, gives 14-day ultimatum

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- An education advocacy group has threatened legal action against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), giving the examination body 14 days to address concerns over the integ... Read More


Climate shocks displaced nearly 72,000 in Katsina, more than banditry - IOM

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Almost 72,000 people were displaced by floods, heavy rainfall and windstorms in Katsina State between January 2025 and January 2026, more than the nearly 60,000 displaced by bandit... Read More


Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has visited communities affected by recent attacks in Benue State, cal... Read More