…..Christmas, Urges Tolerance and Peaceful Co-existence….. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in Kano State and across Nigeria on the celebration …
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the renaming of Khadijah University, Majia, to Jigawa State University of Medical and Applied Health Sciences. This decision was made during the council’s …
A five-year health agreement between Nigeria and the United States, focused on supporting Christian faith-based healthcare providers, has sparked criticism from Muslim groups, who describe the deal as discriminatory, unjust, …
Gaza City — Partially destroyed buildings across Gaza are increasingly serving as makeshift shelters for Palestinian families who have returned to their homes despite extensive damage caused by prolonged Israeli …
The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General Adamu Laka, has warned against premature or detailed disclosure of security …
Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to integrate state-backed security outfits into the nation’s security architecture …
Task force targets ‘one-chance’ gangs ahead of yuletide Men of Operation Sweep, a special security task force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday combed motor parks and …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all capital market operators to renew their registration between January 1 and January 31, 2026. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr. …
The Nigerian Army has reminded its officers and soldiers that the President and the entire nation are relying on their professionalism and sacrifice to improve the country’s security situation. The …
The Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Adebayo Rojugbokan, has called on Nigerians to support the new tax reform of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The financial expert …
During Tory Lanez’s first on-camera interview following his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, he reiterated his innocence. Tory Lanez has still been releasing music from behind bars, but we hadn’t directly heard …
Funk Flex recently hosted Hot 97’s morning show for a single broadcast after “Ebro In The Morning” was cancelled. Funk Flex has been at the center of many changes at Hot …
Proceedings at the Ajegunle District Magistrate’s Court were stalled following a dispute over the court’s authority to enforce an eviction at Alaba International Market, Ojo. The President of the …
Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has welcomed the resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority …
The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China. …
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. Justice Tanko, 71, a native of Bauchi State, died …
Late President Feared Being Labelled a Dictator, Says Former First Lady The widow of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has revealed that her husband refrained from changing …
A rebels leader in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo says his fighters will withdraw from a key city at the request of the US. Corneille Nangaa’s statement came days …
raided a church in the nearby town of Ejiba, kidnapping a pastor, his wife and several church members. They are still being held, despite efforts by security agencies to …
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner, has been arrested and is in custody after the legendary Hollywood director and actor and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead …
Lens leapfrogged reigning French and European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 with an Odsonne Edouard-inspired 2-0 win over crisis-club Nice on Sunday. Pierre Sage’s upstarts have been the …
An elderly man, identified as Ladan Zubairu, was killed at Yusuf Garko Mosque in the Maraba Quarters area of Kano on Monday morning. ETIMES247 gathered that the suspect behind the …
The Air Jordan 4 “Tour Yellow” returns later on in 2026, celebrating 20 years of a clean and underrated classic. The Air Jordan 4 “Tour Yellow” is officially on the way back, …
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a security sensitisation campaign across border communities in Katsina State as part of efforts to address rising insecurity. The Katsina State Director of …
President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the investigation and possible prosecution of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed that its planned nationwide protest against insecurity, scheduled for December 17, will go ahead as announced. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this …
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public …
Given 50 Cent and Eminem’s iconic history of collaboration, this new “Street Fighter” movie might feature some great moments for Balrog’s scenes. 50 Cent was recently clowned by some fans for his …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the full publication of the digital tax reform and revenue administration agreement recently signed between the Federal Inland Revenue Service and French …
Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Atletico Madrid, fourth, …
Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a hard-fought 3-2 win at rock-bottom Metz on Saturday. Ndjantou scored his …
Passengers across several United Nigeria Airlines routes departing Abuja were on Thursday left stranded and frustrated after a bird strike on one of the carrier’s aircraft triggered multiple flight cancellations. …
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday expressed “grave displeasure” over the backlog of unpaid federal contractors and set up a high-level committee to resolve the bottlenecks and fund repayments. Briefing State …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development and improved cross-border enforcement. The agreement …
Kylian Mbappé is in a race against time to be fit for Real Madrid’s pivotal UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City after missing Tuesday’s squad training, casting major doubt …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s upstream subsidiary, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has recorded its highest daily crude oil production in more than three decades, hitting 355,000 barrels per day …
Benin’s president said the “situation is completely under control” in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces. A group of …
Real Madrid crashed to a damaging 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, finishing the game with nine men after red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro …
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Olabode Omoyele, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to address the country’s security challenges. Omoyele …
XEJet has been honoured with the Best In-flight Service Award at the just-concluded Nigeria International Airshow in Abuja. The award, presented by the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus …
Majeurs Holdings Limited, said its recent Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) signals the company’s commitment to quality standards, offering high-quality furniture and …
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida. Argentina superstar Messi provided …
Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa’s capital Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people including a three‑year‑old child at a site police said was illegally selling alcohol. The attack is …
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to recuse herself from the suit filed against the party’s leadership. The camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom …
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, reiterated that his administration would continue to strengthen the security architecture of the state in order to secure the lives and properties of …
Netflix has announced the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets in a major cash and stock deal valued at about 82.7 billion dollars, marking one of the biggest takeovers in …
The company handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft from the market. The jet, which was previously listed on the company’s website, …
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following a five-hour screening session held on Wednesday. …
The African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government, has commenced the second batch of its skill acquisition programme aimed at empowering …
The Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, on Monday said that a total of 863 students of the institution will be awarded first degrees in its forthcoming convocation …
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, marking a slight improvement over the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according …
A bride-to-be and her bridesmaids were abducted early Sunday when suspected bandits attacked Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, just hours before her wedding ceremony. …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market between December 2025 and January 2026, ensuring steady …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described himself as the highest-ranking Christian in the Nigerian government, attributing his political rise to what he called God’s exceptional grace. Akpabio made the remark …
Nigerian comedian I Go Save has criticised citizens who are openly celebrating the recent cancellation of Burna Boy’s concerts in the United States, describing their reaction as nothing short of …
Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mr Ibrahim Adigun, on Saturday lauded the state government’s contribution to youth and human capital development. …
A non-governmental organisation, LA-IRIS Human Development Initiatives, has unveiled a new platform aimed at reintegrating out-of-school children in northern Nigeria into formal education. Unveiled on Saturday at the National Institute …
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the recent presidential directive withdrawing police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs) is a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening frontline policing and …
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his death as a monumental loss to …
The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged political parties, politicians, the electorate, and residents to support efforts to build public confidence in the electoral process in the country. The Resident …
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has revealed that a parent died of a heart attack following the …
Indian cinema legend Dharmendra, widely celebrated as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, has died at the age of 89. The veteran actor, whose career spanned more than six decades and over …
A petrol-laden tanker exploded on Monday evening at a filling station in Tungan-Bunu, Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State, destroying several houses and property worth millions of naira. Witnesses …
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi says some enemies of Nigeria are working against its democracy. Idris stated this while receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, …
Governors of the South-West region are currently in Ibadan, Oyo State, for an emergency security meeting to take action against the influx of bandits and other criminal elements from other …
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco’s 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win …
Nearly 200 nations on Saturday pushed through a modest deal at the UN’s COP30 climate summit in the Amazon region of host country Brazil. It was welcomed by some as a decent …
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that he has activated a strategic plan aimed at securing the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), …
The Kebbi Government has ordered the closure of all public and private Secondary Schools ad well as all tertiary institutions across the state, except the College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin …
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked a social media report claiming that schools across the country have been directed to shut down from November 24, 2025. In a statement …
In furtherance of its commitment to empowering artists, expanding creative networks, and building stronger bridges between Africa and Europe, the European Union has launched the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture Nigeria …
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, intervene in the land dispute between the state and …
Women’s rights groups across South Africa have called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday, urging the government to declare gender-based violence (GBV) a national disaster as the country grapples with some …
Nigeria’s oil revenue for September 2025 fell sharply by N345.19 billion, reflecting a major decline in tax receipts from the oil and gas sector. According to documents presented at the …
TotalEnergies has signed agreements with its long-standing partner Conoil Producing Limited to acquire from Conoil a 50% operated interest in block OPL257 while Conoil acquires the 40% participating interest held …
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a Brazil-bound vessel, MV Nord Bosporus (IMO 9760110), with 20 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. The …
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, will appeal against the life imprisonment and other jail terms handed down by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High …
Persistent power shortages in Nigeria are the result of weak infrastructure, poor transmission capacity, ageing distribution networks, and limited investment in off-grid solutions, experts said yesterday at the Lagos …
MAIDUGURI, BORNO — The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation HADIN KAI to remain highly alert and continue taking proactive measures in operations …
Saudi Arabia is continuing to strengthen its ties with major American AI companies, announcing new agreements worth billions of dollars. This comes as the country’s de facto leader, Crown Prince …
Watching the video of the confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a young military officer sparked widespread debate on television and social media last week. The young officer stood …
Survivors of the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State have recounted how the Vice Principal, Hassan Makuku, was killed and 25 female students abducted. …
Ebenezar Wikina, founder of Policy Shapers, has been named a Fellow of the 2026 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners, a recognition that further elevates his global profile for his citizen-driven development …
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to better prepare graduates for the contemporary workforce. …
Former Harvard University President Larry Summers has announced that he will step back from public commitments following the disclosure of his emails with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. I am …
Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced that his leadership will hold its inaugural National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Tuesday at …
The most dangerous citizens in Nigerian politics today may be those who have quietly checked out. Since the recent off-cycle governorship elections in several states, a familiar refrain has echoed …
Six Nigerian scholars have distinguished themselves in the International Best Reviewer Awards organised by the International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology (IJSRMT). The journal is one of the …
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has been released from the hospital after being admitted last week due to a heart-related concern. The 34-year-old fell ill while undergoing pre-season physical …
Tension has engulfed the Maga community in Kebbi State after terrorists launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, reportedly …
American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, widely known as Nicki Minaj, is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to address reported …
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework in Qatar on Saturday, aiming to end the conflict that has devastated communities in …
In Nigerian politics, opposition parties have popularized a vague phrase The 2027 election will be between the APC and Nigerians.” The statement implies that all non-APC supporters are Nigerians,while APC …
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ajuji Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the NNPP will retain Kano State and secure at least three northern states in the …
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has stated that the attempt by some aggrieved lawmakers to impeach him stems from their grievances with Governor Lucky …
Kun Khalifat FC star Lekan Gabriel has assured the club’s supporters that the team will secure maximum points in their clash against Nasarawa United. The Owerri-based club will face Nasarawa …
The Nigerian wrestling team has departed Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, as the nation hopes for a strong performance. President of the Nigeria …
No fewer than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, have mysteriously landed in South Africa without any exit stamp from Israeli authorities. It was gathered that …
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has promised that the Nigerian Air Force will relentlessly pursue insurgents, terrorists, and criminal gangs undermining the country’s security, insisting …
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