Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

The Federal Government has issued a clarification on subject selection in the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) continues nationwide. In a …

Under the scorching sun, Nur Apsyah stood in line with hundreds of others, hoping to get some of the scarce food aid in Indonesia’s flood-hit Sumatra.   She was one …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.   The appointment was announced on Tuesday by …

Nigeria has repeatedly shown that bold reforms can take place when leadership is prepared to act. The removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the Naira exchange rate demonstrated …

The South African Police Service has arrested four men at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on suspicion that they had signed up to join Russian forces to fight in …

The Federal Government has scheduled meetings with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in a renewed effort to prevent another …

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have killed one armed bandit and recovered a large cache of weapons in Mbagen community, Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State. The raid took …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that tuberculosis (TB) claimed 1.23 million lives last year, despite a slight decline in deaths and new infections compared to 2023.   In …

The Federal Government has confirmed that over 700 individuals have been convicted and jailed across Nigeria for terrorism-related offences, with hundreds of other prosecutions currently underway. The Minister of Information …

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the president’s unwavering commitment to democracy and credible elections in Nigeria. Soludo …

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Nigeria as a reflection of the country’s internal challenges, rather than the …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed satisfaction with the ruling of the Oyo State High Court, which granted the party permission to continue preparations for its national convention scheduled …

Asian stock markets fell on Tuesday as investors assessed the recent surge in technology shares on Wall Street amid growing fears that a market bubble may be forming. The rally …

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to withdraw all court cases …

A fresh surge of Russian assaults on Ukraine has once more disrupted the nation’s energy systems as winter nears, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) – One …

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka disclosed this …

Nigeria’s recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List is a development worth paying attention to. It might not sound exciting to the average citizen, but for …

Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged …

Police in London have re-arrested Hadush Kebatu, a migrant who was mistakenly released from prison, after a two-day manhunt. He was found in the Finsbury Park area on Sunday morning, …

The ad, sponsored by the Canadian province of Ontario and released last week, uses excerpts from a 1987 address Reagan gave on foreign trade. In the speech, Reagan warned that …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested human rights activist and the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore.   Sowore …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) said on Thursday that it will investigate allegations of bribery brought against AIG Emmanuel Aina, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Legal …

The Federal Government has approved uniform sale prices for housing units under its Renewed Hope Estate Programme across all states of the Federation. The programme, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry …

Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria …

Despite the emphatic win, Nigeria’s hopes of securing an automatic place in the upcoming 2026 World Cup were ultimately dashed when South Africa triumphed over Rwanda with a decisive 3-0 …

The US president has expressed his appreciation for Arab nations and the Muslim leaders “that came together to press Hamas, to set the hostages free”. “We had a lot of …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has disclosed that 11 crude oil cargoes offered to local refiners in a month were not taken up despite their repeated complaints about crude …

Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is likely to extend his 43 years in power in the Central African nation. Biya shakes hands with an election observer after …

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term, speaks while standing beside his wife, Chantal Biya, during the launch of his electoral campaign, in Maroua, Cameroon, on …

Kylian Mbappe of France looks on as he sits on the ground, following an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification group D football match between France and Azerbaijan …

Around four million people are now displaced across Africa’s Sahel region, the United Nations has said, with violence and insecurity driving a growing number of people from their homes. The …

A National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, has officially assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the electoral body following the handover by Professor …

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerian youths, particularly members of Generation Z, to move beyond social media activism and actively participate in politics by contesting elective …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations levelled against him.   Nnaji, who was appointed in August …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in …

The President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has led the groundbreaking of a $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia. A statement by the Dangote Group on Sunday said …

This handout photograph taken and released by Nepal’s Army on October 5, 2025 shows Army personnel carrying a landslide victim evacuated by a helicoper following heavy rain-triggered landslides and floods …

Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Rise Above Religious Divisions, Cites His Marriage as Example of Unity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and tolerance across religious …

The Federal Government has said that commercial sex workers, popularly referred to as “runs girls,” will be required to pay tax on their earnings under Nigeria’s new tax regime. Taiwo …

FIFA has finally sanctioned the Bafana Bafana of South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in one of their qualifying matches. The world football governing body announced the decision in …

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi …

The US is considering a request by Ukraine for long-range Tomahawk missiles, US Vice-President JD Vance has said. However, Vance added President Donald Trump would be making “the final determination” …