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 …
A new prosecutor has taken over the election interference case in the US state of Georgia against President Donald Trump after the previous district attorney was removed. Peter Skandalakis, the …
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued 17 children in Zaria. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement released …
As qualification rounds continue worldwide, more countries have confirmed their places at the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup. As of Thursday, the following teams have officially secured their spots in …
The Super Eagles have booked their place in the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday. …
Drake finds himself embroiled in yet another legal matter, this time involving an Italian photographer. According to an exclusive report by Grouchy Greg Watkins of AllHipHop, the Canadian music icon …
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in United States history — a 43-day standoff that crippled Washington, left hundreds of thousands …
The Federal Government has concluded plans to engage retired military officers in community policing as part of efforts to reclaim ungoverned spaces across the country and enhance local security. The …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian media to ensure that their criticism of government policies and actions remains fair, informed, and constructive, saying such engagement should strengthen, …
Retired military generals have expressed strong displeasure over the clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. Yerima, following allegations of …
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that the club has no plans to re-sign Lionel Messi. Messi left the LaLiga giants for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after failing to …
The Federal Government has officially scrapped the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, directing teachers across Nigeria to adopt English as …
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has called on Nigerian editors to be pillars of democracy, national unity, and electoral integrity as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. …
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The approval …
The President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, plans to invest up to $1 billion in Zimbabwe to develop cement and power plants, as well as a fuel pipeline. …
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on Nigerian universities to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) task forces to guide the responsible use of …
There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday when soldiers prevented the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from gaining access to a parcel of land located in …
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has succeeded in putting an end to the regimes of volatility and unpredictability that once …
Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, moving to within one win of securing the year-end number one ranking for the second time. …
The All Progressives Congress (APC)in Cross River State has demanded the removal of its State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, over allegations of embezzlement, misconduct, and misappropriation of party funds, as well …
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday performed a groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Oborevwori said the KFTZ is a …
Russia on Monday dismissed as delusional the notion that Ukraine could win the ongoing war, even as its military claimed to have captured three additional villages along the vast front …
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the ongoing diplomatic spat between the United States and Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, …
Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the …
National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has described the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State as “one of the most transparent and well-organised elections” in the history of …
The immediate past Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, has described United States President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria as “the misadventure of a …
Ned Nwoko, the estranged husband of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has stated that he gave his mother-in-law, Rita Daniels, no less than N125 million over the past two years. …
Members of Iraq’s security forces and internally displaced people went to the polls for early voting on Sunday ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Polling stations opened at 04:00 GMT …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8. The Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor …
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Stanley Chibuike, who reportedly concealed a pistol in a loaf of bread. The Spokesperson of the command, SP Bright …
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the growing economic losses Africa suffers due to outbound medical tourism, estimating that the continent loses about $10 billion annually, with …
Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on purchasing oil and gas from Russia, according to a White House official. During Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s …
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has distanced herself from a viral social media post that allegedly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s security …
North Korea’s defence minister warned Saturday of more “offensive action”, as Washington and Seoul criticised Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile launch. North Korea’s missile launch on Friday came just over a …
The Dutch Electoral Council officially declared Rob Jetten the winner of last week’s election on Friday, setting the 38-year-old centrist on course to become the country’s youngest-ever prime minister. Jetten …
Nigeria’s finest scorers have made a lasting impact in UEFA competitions, carving their names into European football history through unforgettable goals, record-breaking performances and club triumphs. From the UEFA Champions …
Determined to stem the tide of lingering Boko Haram/ISWAP crisis, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has on Thursday paid a maiden Operational and …
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed his own government for rising consumer prices on Thursday, boosting pressure on the managers of the sanctions-hit economy. The annual inflation rate stood at nearly …
The Federal Road Safety Corps FCT command said it arrested over 27,000 drivers for various road traffic offences between July and September. The Sector Commander, Mr Felix Theman, made this …
The United States government has arrested five international fugitives wanted by Germany, which charged the individuals for their roles in a mega fraud. The criminal network, in cahoots with German …
The Federal Government has alleged that foreign lobbyists, particularly in the United States, are driving claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and influencing international perceptions of the country’s security …
The Kano State Government has approved ₦3.3 billion for the implementation of water supply and energy projects aimed at improving access to clean and safe drinking water across the state. …
European Union (EU) environment ministers have approved a new plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, following lengthy negotiations in Brussels, just weeks before the UN …
Max Dowman of Arsenal created history on Tuesday by being the first 15-year-old to participate in the UEFA Champions League, moving Lamine Yamal and Youssoufa Moukoko to second and third …
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City in a political earthquake that will put a 34-year-old democratic socialist in charge of America’s largest city. The Independent Mirror reports …
A 16-year-old student of Chrisland Schools, Naomi Olayinka, has emerged as the top in the World in English as a Second Language at the 2024 Cambridge International General Certificate of …
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has charged the graduating nurses at Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, to uphold the professional ethics of the nursing profession at all times. …
The People’s Republic of China has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration while warning against foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs following a recent threat by U.S. President …
The threat by former U.S. President Donald Trump to invade Nigeria if the government continues to allow the killing of Christians has stirred widespread reactions. For those who have suffered …
Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was made in Johannesburg on Monday. Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and Power Dynamos …
The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, attributing it to security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans over Christian killings and …
President Donald Trump alleged Sunday that countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, and that the United States would follow suit. “Russia’s testing, …
Nuno Espirito Santo celebrated his first win as West Ham manager on Sunday as his spirited team battled from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 at the London Stadium. The Hammers remain in …
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over recent comments by the United States President Donald Trump, designating Nigeria as a …
A major wave of defection has reshaped the political landscape of Benue State, as hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Labour …
The official launch of “Loud Whispers”, a book written by renowned filmmaker and writer Nwabundo Alayande, was held at the OUIDA Bookstore in Ikeja, Lagos. The 97-page anthology captures the …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that his remarks about religious freedom in Nigeria do not reflect the actual …
Aston Villa have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brazilian forward Endrick, who currently plays for Real Madrid, on loan during the upcoming January transfer window. However, reports …
An 89th-minute goal from Lionel Messi was too little, too late as Nashville SC beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday to stay alive in their MLS Cup round one playoff …
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has confirmed the end of his relationship with Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole. The teenage star, widely regarded as one of football’s brightest young talents, has seen …
UYO – POLICE in Akwa Ibom State have commenced prosecution of a masquerade and a masquerade group leader over two separate incidents of alleged assault, blockade of public highway and …
At least 21 people died and more than 30 were still missing in a landslide on Saturday caused by heavy rains in western Kenya, the interior minister said. The landslide …
Retail company Bokku Mart has apologised following public backlash over a viral advert widely described as ethnically insensitive. The controversy erupted after a content creator named Defolah posted a video …
Armed men suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammed Samaila Bagudo, on Friday, shortly after observing prayers at a mosque …
Recent satellite imagery indicates that mass killings are continuing in and around the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, according to Yale researchers. This comes days after the city fell to the …
After years of delays, Cairo is finally set to open the Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday — a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Egypt hopes will help revive …
The Premier League has confirmed that the traditional Boxing Day fixture list in English football has been reduced to just one match on 26 December 2025. According to BBC Sports …
The new Ilorin Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Commander of the EFCC, CE Anselem Ozioko, has committed to strengthening the Commission’s anti-corruption activities throughout Kwara, Kogi, …
UEFA announced on Friday that Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena is the only candidate for the 2028 Champions League final, while both Wembley and the renovated Camp Nou are competing for …
On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja rejected an application from former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, which requested a court order to prevent the Peoples Democratic Party from …
Guinea-Bissau’s army declared on Friday that it had foiled an “attempt to subvert the constitutional order” and detained several high-ranking military officers just before the start of the general election …
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