The United Nations has voiced concerns over what it termed the growing attacks on journalists, warning that attacks on media workers must stop. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker …
Turkey authorities have released more than 500 protesters arrested at May Day rallies in Istanbul, a lawyers’ association said Saturday. Police cracked down on Friday’s demonstrations, firing tear gas to …
Iran’s top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties …
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has elected Mr Peter Azubuike as its new state chairman. Azubuike was elected on Saturday during the party’s State Congress held in …
Iran’s military said on Saturday it would respond if the United States maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, calling it “banditry” and “piracy”. In a statement carried by state-run media …
Iran would by no means relinquish its inalienable right to enrich uranium, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said. Speaking to reports at a weekly press conference on …
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that while Iran put forth several forward-looking initiatives during the Islamabad talks on April 11, the United States ultimately failed to …
Bayern Munich have broken a 54-year Bundesliga goalscoring record, with Leon Goretzka’s 53rd-minute goal against St Pauli on Saturday bringing the league leaders tally to 102 goals this season. Goretzka’s …
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation under the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment …
Tasnim’s correspondent reported that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with all vessel traffic subject to Iran’s discretion. According to Mahdi Bakhtiari, Tasnim’s correspondent dispatched to the Persian Gulf region, …
The petrochemical industries of the Zionist regime, located near Dimona, and also the US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, were subjected to drone attacks by the …
The IRGC Aerospace Force commander signaled a dramatic escalation in Iran’s defensive stance against US-Israeli military aggression, saying “new stage of warfare” would include the deployment of dual missile launchers …
The IRGC said it has conducted missile attacks on the US and Israeli military-industrial command, operational, and logistical bases, and has forced the US Navy’s LHA-7 amphibious assault ship to …
The spokesperson for the Iranian Army emphasized the importance of fostering an effective deterrence to instill a “genuine regret” in the US and Israeli enemies, saying this is essential in …
Iranian and U.S. forces were searching for a missing American pilot on Saturday from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, while President Donald Trump warned Tehran time was …
A projectile from a US-Israeli attack struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing one person, state media reported, as the foreign minister warned against further attacks on …
A member of the US House of Representatives, Chris Smith, has condemned the recent killings in Plateau State, urging the Nigerian government to take urgent steps to protect Christian communities. …
Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, after posting their biggest one-day gain in nearly a year, following President Donald Trump’s comments that suggested an end to the Middle East …
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, appeared at the Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday for his formal arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. El-Rufai, …
European’s top rights court on Tuesday condemned Russia for violating Gulag historian Yury Dmitriyev’s rights to a fair trial within a reasonable time. Still, it stopped short of ruling his …
Plateau State Police Command has arrested several armed robbery suspects, including informants linked to terrorists, and recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles along with other dangerous weapons. The arrests and …
France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee’s new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to compete in women’s events a “step backwards”, but other countries welcomed the move. …
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the alleged assaults on women and girls during the Alue-do festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The First Lady said no tradition …
Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, …
Iran’s new supreme leader has appointed the former chief of the Revolutionary Guards as a military adviser, local media reported on Monday. “General Mohsen Rezaei was appointed as military adviser …
The Ondo State Police Command on Sunday said it had arrested a man, Akinwale Tomiwa, over alleged cult-related activities in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area. Tomiwa, described …
Nigeria’s sports community has been struck by a series of deaths in recent weeks, including former footballers, coaches, sports administrators, journalists, and relatives of current players. While this list may …
As some of the world’s most visited cities struggle with record tourist numbers and introduce restrictions to manage crowds, a number of countries are taking a different approach in 2026 …
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned on Wednesday a deadly missile strike on a school in Iran early in the Middle East war, calling for those responsible to be identified. …
Anthropic filed suit Monday against the Trump administration, alleging it retaliated against the AI company for refusing to let its Claude AI model be used for autonomous lethal warfare and …
Russia would supply oil and gas to European buyers, provided such co-operation was “long-term” and did not put political pressure on Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said Monday. Oil prices have …
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a council secretary and one other person at a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area of the …
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the All Progressives Congress has mapped out plans to mobilise at least 10 million votes from the South-west region for …
The House of Representatives has begun legislative moves to establish a legal framework that will guide the implementation of Nigeria’s national decarbonisation programme, part of efforts to accelerate the country’s …
Italy will send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday. Separately, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told …
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call Monday that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes, as war spread across the Middle East. Hundreds …
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has clarified why he declined the captain’s armband offered by teammate İlkay Gündoğan during their 3-1 Süper Lig victory over Alanyaspor on Saturday. Osimhen was instrumental …
NetWorth defines Peter Thiels legacy; his contributions to PayPal and Palantir reshaped tech innovation.
Adobe’s $1.9 billion acquisition of Semrush isn’t just a headline—it’s a bold step toward dominating Generative Engine Optimization by 2026. This deal promises marketers unprecedented control over AI‑crafted search visibility.
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned his appointment as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. Kwankwaso …
The Police Command in Lagos State says it is monitoring social media spaces to uncover and tackle the wave of staged kidnappings in parts of the state. The command revealed …
NNEWI – ANGER, condemnation and threats of leaving the Catholic Church Wednesday trailed the commissioning of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi, allegedly single handedly built from foundation to roofing …
Regardless of how one judges Nicolás Maduro’s rule, a line was crossed the moment the sitting president of a sovereign country was forcibly taken from his bed in the middle …
Tragedy struck along the Jama’are–Azare Road in Bauchi State on Friday as nine passengers lost their lives and 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road traffic …
The Police Command in Niger has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) device in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The command Public Relations Officer, …
Indications have emerged that a joint presidential ticket involving former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is being considered ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the duo …
Few issues strike at the heart of sovereignty, trust and national memory as sharply as control over data. This is why the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 10 …
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the contract for the construction of an additional two-storey office block at the State Secretariat complex. This decision was made during the Council’s …
The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has attributed Nigeria’s escalating insecurity to a lack of political …
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed from Wednesday, December 23, through Friday, December 26, 2025. According to an official notice posted …
The Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) has dismissed claims that the price of a 50kg bag of flour has dropped to between N35,000 and N40,000, describing the report as …
CJ Stroud steps onto the field in Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” cleats, joining Jalen Hurts in bringing an iconic Jordan silhouette to football. CJ Stroud continues to blur the …
Delta State First Lady, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has called on royal mothers across the state to strengthen the bonds of unity, foster mutual support, and uphold prayer for the prosperity …
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to refrain from embarking on unauthorized journeys in order to avoid preventable dangers …
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of 21 passengers who were abducted along the Obajana–Oshokoshoko road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director of …
President Bola Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names. Among them are former …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced its financial performance for the full year ended 2024, reporting a profit after tax of N5.4 trillion on revenue of N45.1 …
The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said its operatives have arrested four suspects, 50-year-old Inidana Muhammad, 40-year-old Ali-Asan Makun Muhammad, 30-year-old Ahmed Isa, and 23-year-old Saliu Isa, for impersonation, …
A professional hairstylist, Sebastine Timothy, has been killed by suspected armed robbers in the Satellite Town area of Lagos. The incident occurred on Sunday night along Olasanoye Street, shortly after …
Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, has called on former United States President Donald Trump to withdraw his recent threat against Nigeria and tender a public apology for describing the …
The Nigerian Army says it has killed 19 armed bandits in a gun battle in Kano State, in what marks a rare incident of violence in the commercial hub of …
Kogi Polytechnic is probing a group of nine suspects over alleged certificate racketeering and document falsification. The Rector of the Kogi Polytechnic, Prof Salisu Ogbo, made this known while addressing …
Benjamin Omale, chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State, urged those undecided to follow Ambassador Terhemen Tarzoor’s lead and collaborate with the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, to foster …
US President Donald Trump criticized Canada for engaging in “dirty” tactics on Friday, as a dispute over an advertisement featuring former leader Ronald Reagan, which led Trump to cancel trade …
The federal government’s recent decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students in the arts and humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education has …
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to sell between five and 10 percent of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next …
A southwest leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has cautioned the National Assembly against its plan to move Nigeria’s 2027 general elections forward to November …
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” following days of intense border clashes that left dozens dead, including at least ten civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan …
The immediate-past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, has dumped the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mohammed, who is a …
The General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa, has apologised over the violent incident that marred the team’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Shooting Stars Sports …
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has rewarded a pilgrim, Zainab Idris, with One Million Naira (N1,000,000) for returning missing $5000 to the rightful owner, a Tajikistan citizen. Idris, a pilgrim …
The planned merger between the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, reportedly being coordinated by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has suffered a setback following …
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida on Wednesday, delivered a clear ultimatum to state governments and national stakeholders: Speaking at a high-level business …
Former President, Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Onueze Okocha, has cautioned the Rivers House of Assembly against probing ex-Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Okocha stated this while speaking with …
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged residents of border communities not to allow Boko Haram insurgents to drive them from their homes, commending their resilience and unity …
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