Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah aims to have “fun” after confirming she will defend her Commonwealth 100m and 200m titles at Glasgow 2026. The Jamaican sprint star became the first …
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has defended the pastoral credentials of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, stating that she was ordained …
The Kano State Government has made comprehensive preparations for the successful celebration of this year’s Workers’ Day. The Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, disclosed …
Arsenal Football Club are reportedly exploring audacious moves for a trio of highly-rated Real Madrid youngsters, as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad with elite, high-ceiling talent. The …
Three fire outbreaks within one week have destroyed onion stocks worth nearly ₦500 million across several communities in Sokoto State. Security agencies are now investigating amid growing suspicion that the …
Opposition parties across Nigeria have declared their determination to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning of threats to democratic governance ahead of the 2027 general …
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the party is going ahead with its congresses that will culminate in its national convention with or without INEC’s obedience to court orders …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Ibadan for a high-level opposition political leaders’ summit hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. He joined an influential assembly of political heavyweights …
The Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran warned that continued acts of blockade and maritime piracy by the United States will trigger a strong response from the Iranian Armed Forces. …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong warning over worsening welfare conditions in Sokoto’s State-owned tertiary institutions, calling for immediate government intervention to avert disruption of …
A second round of US-Iran talks could take place within the next three days, the New York Post reported Wednesday, citing unnamed Pakistani sources and President Donald Trump. “It’s possible!” …
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, has said that the present All Progressives Congress(APC )government in the state, headed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has …
The wave of defections in the House of Representatives deepened on Wednesday as six lawmakers from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) switched allegiance …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only opposition party capable of challenging and defeating the “failing” All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. …
NAF STRENGTHENS OPERATIONAL MEDICINE TO SUPPORT COUNTER-INSURGENCY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to reinforce its commitment to national security and development through deliberate investment in …
CRACKDOWN ON TERROR: TROOPS INTERCEPT LARGE CACHE OF AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS ON KADUNA-JOS HIGHWAY In a significant breakthrough for internal security, vigilant troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have dealt …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB )has said results of candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will be released before midnight …
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Benue State, describing the incident as a reflection of leadership …
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had agreed to never again shut the Strait of Hormuz, during a string of social media posts indicating a peace deal with …
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Jigawa State has provided free medical services to 757 patients during a one-day Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers held at the Chamo Primary …
Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has shared her experience with female circumcision, affirming it as the best thing that has ever happened to her. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session …
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs on its goods entering the United States if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran during the Middle East war. …
Joseph Lubin hasquietly reshaped the Ethereum ecosystem by building the tools and platforms that power today’s decentralized world. His work with ConsenSys and MetaMask shows how strategic vision can turn …
UK government minister Wes Streeting on Sunday said it was “disappointing” that negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad had stalled, adding that US President Donald Trump’s earlier …
Residents of several communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State have been thrown into panic after suspected bandits reportedly issued a six-day ultimatum demanding 700 cattle and 1,000 …
Carlos Alcaraz lined up a blockbuster Monte Carlo Masters final with chief rival Jannik Sinner after the Spaniard ended the run of local boy Valentin Vacherot in the last four …
Pakistani-mediated negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad are ongoing, extending beyond four hours as both sides delve deeper into technical discussions to advance the dialogue. Tanim’s correspondent …
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Arsenal must find their rhythm again as they travel to Lisbon to face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tonight. The Gunners’ hopes of a historic …
FRESH details have emerged regarding the circumstances that led to the regulatory intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN), with a forensic audit report alleging wide-ranging financial irregularities under the bank’s …
One attacker was killed and two others were wounded in an extended gun battle with police outside the tower building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. Footage showed …
The Senate has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s agricultural colleges and research institutions by seeking support from key global partners for reforms, technology transfer, and investment. Chairman of the Senate …
In a bold showdown against divisive security narratives, top Nigerian security experts from Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL) and the Whiteink Institute for Strategy Education and Research (WISER) wrapped …
Photos and videos released by Iranian authorities show the wreckage of a US military aircraft destroyed in southern regions of Isfahan in central Iran. The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbia …
The Iranian Army announced a fresh wave of drone attacks against multiple targets at Ben Gurion Airport, saying the operation was aimed at disrupting Israeli military air operations and command …
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to cruise into the FA Cup semi-finals. Champions Liverpool played well in the …
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai, has apologised to organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) following her earlier outburst over not being nominated for the 12th edition. In a …
Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, RIRS, has extended the deadline for filing annual personal income tax returns to April 17, 2026. This was disclosed in a public notice on Wednesday, …
The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has invited interested and qualified civil servants in the state to apply for the position of permanent secretary in the state civil service. …
Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab said it would spend $14.2 billion to buy back the 49% stake it had sold to Apollo Global Management in its Ireland manufacturing facility, taking full ownership …
The United States will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled …
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded major operational gains in the first quarter of 2026, arresting 1,359 suspects, rescuing 813 kidnapped victims, and facilitating the surrender of 197 …
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their manager on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, and the Italian coach has seven games to steer …
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive and warned Tehran that the conflict would intensify if it did not …
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Iran said it was ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regional powers …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the federal government’s plan to establish a Nigerian campus of a United Kingdom university, vowing to resist any implementation. ASUU president, …
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, commending his leadership and sweeping reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth. In …
The Iran men’s national team wore black armbands and posed with school rucksacks as the national anthem played before a match with Nigeria to remember the victims of a strike …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that 32.72 per cent of candidates who sat for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, …
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has restated its commitment to expanding interventions across the Niger Delta region. The commission said its various interventions are aimed at empowering individuals, improving …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following recent killings in the area. Shettima’s visit …
Jack Harlow’s new album “Monica” dominated the timeline for his “got Blacker” comments, but that’s not translating to commercial performance. Jack Harlow took a new direction in his career on his new …
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s beef re-escalated last year, and Nicki’s alleged financial support of Tasha K might fan the flames again. Since Tasha K lost a defamation lawsuit from none …
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate all …
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu arrived in the UK on Tuesday for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles III, images broadcast by Nigerian television outlets showed. The first such …
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged students in Enugu State to reject internet fraud, concentrate on their studies, and acquire …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP )has criticised the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, for claiming that the opposition party was no longer a political party, …
Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop. Offline navigation Designed …
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Muhammadu Sanusi II has revealed that his years away from Kano following his dethronement as emir spared him from potential humiliation and gave him the opportunity to pursue further academic …
Man United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick’s side took the lead through …
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The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has called on the international community to take stronger action over what he described as the worsening …
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the escalating wave of kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks in parts of Ekiti State, particularly in the Ekiti North I …
The government of Iran has called for firm security guarantees as a condition for any ceasefire with the United States, U.S., and Israel, according to remarks reported on Tuesday. Kazem …
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Africa’s richest individuals significantly expanded their fortunes in the past year, with the continent’s billionaires collectively adding more than $20 billion to their wealth, according to the latest ranking released …
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that petrol prices could surge to nearly N2,000 per litre if current trends persist. This is following Dangote …
The Atlantis Pediatric Hospital has defended the conduct of its medical team following the interim suspension of its Chief Medical Director by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel , …
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The announcement was made on Monday …
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki, has rejected the judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld the nullification …
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)have arrested a man, Ifeanyi Mba, over an alleged N10 million land fraud. The anti-graft agency disclosed …
FCMB Group said it has met the required capital for international banking license as required by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following the completion of its capital raising initiative …
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Anambra State. …
President Donald Trump, on Saturday, taunted Iran as “Loser of the Middle East’, and suggested that the United States would hit Iran “very hard”. He also threatened to expand strikes …
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has condemned the recent wave of terrorists’ incursions in south-western Nigeria, urging governments and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the region from banditry. …
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that leaders and stakeholders in the country would have to reach an elite consensus for its federalism to achieve the desired output …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a graphic circulating on social media claiming that March 26 has been fixed as the deadline for government officials seeking elective office …
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has asked political appointees in his administration with aspirations for elective offices to openly declare their ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde gave …
The Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) market recorded strong investor demand at the latest primary market auction conducted by the Debt Management Office (DMO), with subscriptions significantly exceeding the amount offered. …
Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited, a cocoa exporter, has secured approval for a N200 billion Commercial Paper Programme, with an immediate launch of up to N100 billion across Series 1, 2 …
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday received decampees from all the major parties in the state, vowing to deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu in next year’s …
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed the immediate suspension of the cashless system introduced at airports across the country. President Tinubu’s decision was based on the suffering and gridlock the …
Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure have forced both Saudi Aramco and Qatar Energy to stop operations at key facilities, escalating the regional conflict into a major …
There are indications that insurance industry efforts to secure lives and property through fire insurance may have started yielding results. But the results appear skewed in favour of corporate entities and high …
The US military Sunday said three service members have been killed and five seriously wounded in the operation against Iran — the first casualties of any kind announced on the US side. …
The Federal Government has called on the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory to develop robust sustainability plans for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative to …
Nigeria’s political and spiritual leaders on Sunday gathered at the National Assembly to commission the legislature’s first Christian chapel, using the occasion to urge repentance, unity, patriotism, and God-guided lawmaking. …
The Arewa Youths For Effective Leadership have thrown their weight behind the aspiration of Hon. Abubakar Sadeeq Sada to represent Katsina Central in the Senate. The group said his ambition …
An international investment firm, Al Liwan Group Limited, has announced plans to inject $5m into the Owala Water Dam project in Osun State. The commissioner for Federal Affairs in Osun …
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called on the National Assembly to provide robust support for the Federal Ministry of Education’s 2026 budget to address critical teacher shortages …
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), underscoring that adherence to the framework was …
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second-division club Almeria. “This strategic investment in UD Almeria reflects Ronaldo’s long-term commitment …
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the deployment of massive security personnel and enhanced weaponry to troubled communities in a renewed effort to curb banditry and prevent any breakdown …
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry sparked a feel-good moment on live television after greeting Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in Nigerian Pidgin during a post-match interview. The exchange followed Galatasaray’s thrilling knockout …
Coalition for Good Governance in Lagos has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to abandon the state government’s plan to develop Makoko and ensure evacuation of people living under high tension …
Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard opened fire Wednesday at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding …
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