PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies involved in the successful operation in Kogi State that led to the elimination of notorious bandit kingpin, …
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged South Africans not to blame migrants for the country’s problems, after a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence. One of Africa’s largest economies, …
The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Damilola James, has expressed gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu, party leaders and supporters following her nomination. In …
Bandits have invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons, including a vice principal and a 6-year-old child. The attack, which …
The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a formal interpretation of its Standing Orders defining “cognate legislative experience” as the completion of at least one full four-year term in the …
OPEC+ ministers decided Sunday to increase oil quotas by a total 188,000 barrels per day for July, in a move analysts said would be unlikely to have an impact on …
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that opposition voices in Nigeria cannot be silenced, stressing that democracy depends on …
The Nigerian Army says it will harness the power of indigenous innovation in the campaign against insecurity in some parts of the country. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi …
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has said she is no longer interested in marriage following her separation from her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko. The mother of two, however, insisted she still …
Revenue receipts of the federal government in 2025 were characterized by shortfalls, leading to a fiscal deficit of N328 billion in the Third Quarter (Q3) of the year. The 2025 …
The youth forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election. The youth forum, in a statement by its convener, …
A man who identified himself as a serving police officer with 26 years of service, Newton Isokpehi, has threatened to shoot anyone who records him while on duty, in a …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has affirmed Gov. Dikko Radda as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise was conducted on Thursday …
The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the Id-el Kabir holiday break for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. In a statement issued by …
Presidential aspirant in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday night, visited former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja. The meeting between the two leaders of the …
Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Wednesday appeared before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential screening panel, pledging to tackle insecurity nationwide. A statement issued by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant …
Paul Onuachu has added his name to an exclusive list of Nigerian footballers to finish as top scorer in a major European league after sharing the Turkish Super Lig Golden …
The industrial action embarked upon by workers of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, has been suspended following a truce between the hospital management and the Economic and Financial …
Large posters of former Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have been spotted across different parts of Kano metropolis, signaling his reported interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election under …
A former Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Yerima Shettima, has withdrawn from the race and pledged support for all candidates of the party …
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on aspirants with complaints from the just-concluded House of Representatives primary elections to file their petitions on Monday, May …
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea. Guardiola’s side will put …
Media personality and influencer Tega Dominic has denied claims of having an inappropriate relationship with TV host Frank Edoho, following renewed allegations made by his ex-wife, Sandra Edoho. In a …
Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Thursday, staged protest over alleged imposition of candidates ahead of 2027 general elections. The protesters, …
Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has alleged that some influential fuel importers fought hard to frustrate the establishment of the $20 billion refinery. …
Alausa, has said the federal government’s decision to exempt colleges of education and non-technology agricultural courses in polytechnics and monotechnics from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will increase admissions into …
Gwarzo reaffirmed his commitment to the APC, pledging continued support for the party’s growth and electoral success at all levels. The development comes amid ongoing political realignments and consensus …
Iran on Wednesday hanged a man found guilty of selling information to Israeli intelligence, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the country. …
Tragedy struck at the main gate of the University of Benin, as a yet-to-be-identified person suspected to be a university student was shot dead by masked gunmen in his GLK …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, says no fewer than 11 persons lost their lives in a lone accident on Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on …
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE KANO POLICE SMASH ARMS-DEALING SYNDICATE; RECOVER THREE (3) AK-47 RIFLES AND OTHER EXHIBITS In furtherance of the directives and sweeping reforms of the Inspector-General …
Victor Osimhen will be sidelined for Galatasaray’s last match of the Turkish Süper Lig season against Kasımpaşa after picking up his fifth yellow card of the campaign. The Nigerian striker …
The United States labour market held broadly steady in April 2026, with the headline unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3 per cent, in line with market expectations. A closer reading of …
Fresh industrial tension is brewing in the Federal Public Service as the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, has accused the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC, of …
Operatives of a Special Operations Unit in NDLEA on Friday 8th May raided a Lekki Lagos mansion used as stash house where 4,000 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has again extended the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application exercise. According to the latest update, registration will now continue …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan will appear on the 2027 presidential ballot, a coalition pushing for his return to power has declared. However, Jonathan himself is yet to formally accept the …
FIFA announced on Wednesday it had extended Gianluca Prestianni’s suspension worldwide after the Benfica winger was originally banned by European football’s governing body UEFA. Argentina’s Prestianni was handed a six-game …
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 …
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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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