World

NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze and Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted a stretch of dust haze and cloudy conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country, urging residents...

World

Historic February 2026 North American Blizzard Brings Record Winds and Snow to US Northeast

A powerful winter system known as Winter Storm Hernando has carved a path of destruction across the northeastern United States, delivering record snowfall...

Economy

Sanwo Olu Approves 13 Percent Fare Increase for Lagos BRT and Bus Services

Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has approved a 13 percent increase in fares across services under the Bus Reform Initiative in Lagos State, covering...

World

Nearly One Hundred Thousand Attend Chinese New Year Celebrations in New Zealand

Close to one hundred thousand people gathered across major cities in New Zealand to celebrate Chinese New Year, marking one of the largest...

Metro

NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Dostinex Tablets in Circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public warning to healthcare providers, patients, and distributors over the...

Economy

Naira Gains Slightly Against Dollar as Market Shows ility

The Nigerian Naira opened the week with a modest gain against the US Dollar on Monday, February 23, 2026, reflecting ongoing stability in...

World

Pope Says Peace in Ukraine Cannot Be Postponed as War Enters Fifth Year

Pope Francis has issued a renewed appeal for an immediate push toward peace in Ukraine, declaring that a diplomatic resolution to the conflict...

Metro

Customs Hands Over N99.9 Million Illicit Drugs to NDLEA in Sokoto

The Nigerian Customs Service Sokoto Zamfara Area Command has handed over illicit drugs valued at N99.9 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement...

World

Hong Kong Court Upholds Prison Terms for 12 Pro Democracy Activists in Subversion Case

A court in Hong Kong has upheld prison sentences for twelve pro democracy activists convicted under the city’s national security framework, reinforcing a...

World

EU Insists No Increase in US Tariffs Beyond Agreed Terms After Supreme Court Ruling

European Union officials have reaffirmed that there will be no expansion of United States tariffs on European goods beyond previously agreed terms, following...