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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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, …
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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 …
It is not an exaggeration to say that Dr Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is among the few African leaders who have left lasting imprints on the continent’s development. A former president …
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its intention to introduce an AFC Nations League, hot on the heels of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiling a similar competition …
From European wine makers to chemical companies and distillers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling knocking down a large part of President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs comes with a sting in …
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has given the police’s account of events following allegations by social media influencer Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, …
The Ogun State Government has visited a Nigerian TikToker, Mirabel (@mirab351), who is currently receiving treatment at a state-owned hospital after alleging she was raped. The Commissioner for Women Affairs …
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted AP McNisi Initiatives Limited for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid licence, imposing a fine …
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC ), Aisha Garba, on Friday declared that no Nigerian child should be left behind in access to basic education, as she …
Nigeria’s total public debt reached N153.29 trillion as of September 30, 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). This marks an increase of N900 billion, or 0.59 percent, from …
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, where Instagram and other platforms are accused of deliberately …
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has said its partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas has helped reduce transportation costs by over 30 per cent while …
The Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Gov Dapo Abiodun, Dapo Okubadejo, on Tuesday said that the debt profile of the state is around …
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the mandatory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days. This change grants …
President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Adamawa State on Monday, where he commissioned major infrastructure projects executed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, is drawing online criticism after a woman was seen spraying …
The federal government has unveiled an ambitious nationwide housing expansion plan driven by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), as part of a sweeping strategy to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit and …
The Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed its heartfelt commendation to Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi for his remarkable initiative to provide free meals during Ramadan …
Nigeria attracted a total of US$11.13 billion in capital inflows in the second and third quarters (Q2 and Q3) of 2025, reflecting strong inflows of foreign funds into the economy, …
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano to express sympathy and support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. …
The Catholic Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, Rt. Rev. John Oyetola has called on members of the denomination to participate actively in the August 8, 2026, governorship …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for a series of high-stakes encounters against their traditional rivals, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) gears up to launch …
The Kano State Hisbah Board has concluded arrangements to begin enforcement against the practice of female passengers sitting beside drivers of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, as part …
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the …
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by the English Football Association after saying referees have to be “neutral” following his side’s controversial clash with Tottenham. Rodri was incensed with …
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has been hailed as the most successful edition of the tournament in history, CAF President Patrice Motsepe has said, even as he …
Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON could be delayed until 2028 over doubts about the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host the tournament, a move that could …
Professor Emeritus, Biodun Jeyifo, considered one of Nigeria’s foremost literary students and critics, is useless. He was aged 80. The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Professor Andrew …
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, …
The Nationwide Company for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Individuals has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking from Thailand. The Director-Common of NAPTIP, …
United States lawmakers have launched a brand new invoice geared toward confronting spiritual persecution in Nigeria, with a give attention to holding the federal government accountable for shielding susceptible communities, …
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The Senate has introduced that it’s going to maintain an emergency plenary on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday in a press release signed by the …
Arsenal’s promising younger midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, has ignited a flurry of pleasure inside Nigerian soccer circles by publicly embracing his Nigerian heritage. This revelation has inevitably led to widespread hypothesis …
The Nigerian Military Finance Corps(Army) has pulled out 10 senior officers who retired from service, marking the tip of their navy careers with a vibrant valedictory parade in Lagos State. …
The Worldwide Affiliation of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has introduced the appointment of Amb. Usman Maulud as its North-East Coordinator. An announcement issued to journalists by the Worldwide Spokesman of …
The All Progressives Congress (APC )has launched an adjusted timetable for its nationwide congresses, nationwide conference, and different associated actions for 2026. In an official discover posted on its X …
US President Donald Trump triggered outrage on Friday after he posted a video depicting Barack Obama, the primary Black president in American historical past, and his spouse Michelle as monkeys. …
The Federal Government has deployed over 700 newly trained firefighters across the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property. Speaking on Thursday at the passing-out parade of Regular …
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The Nationwide Govt Council of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation has faulted the Senate’s refusal to mandate the digital transmission of election outcomes, describing the choice as a setback to electoral …
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