Ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, the youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has justified the governor’s decision. …
IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says Israel is demanding that Hamas uphold its end of the deal, after it said it only intends to return the bodies of four …
A Major in the Nigerian Army, Suleiman Alabi Akubo, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for selling more than 7,000 stolen military weapons to Niger Delta militants, has been granted …
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has taken President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the cleaners over the presidential pardon granted to 175 beneficiaries, including dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers. …
Kano Hisbah The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths for allegedly conducting a marriage ceremony without parental consent, in violation of Islamic and legal marital procedures. Deputy Commander …
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday’s Gaza summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh because it coincides with a Jewish holiday, his office said. “Prime …
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised several armed bandits during a fierce gun battle along the Tungan-Magajiya–Sabongari road in Niger State. According to a post shared on Monday by …
A peace agreement has been reached between communities in Katsina State and bandit leaders operating within the Funtua zone. The development was contained in a post shared on X on …
US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019 [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] China has called United …
Google now offers its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months across Africa, as part of an initiative to support higher education across …
Africa’s biggest climate conversation, the Africa Climate Forum (ACF), will return to Abuja this month as leaders, investors and innovators gather to find real solutions for the continent’s green transition. …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been prominently placed on an additional flood alert issued yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Center (FEW Center). The …
Beyond a few big features, 2025 has mostly been Kendrick Lamar’s year to flex all of the success of the previous summer’s Drake battle. Kendrick Lamar dropped GNX almost a …
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi is currently the joint-top leading scorer in the Major League Soccer, MLS. The Argentina forward netted a brace as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 4-0 …
Muhammad Lawal Kurya, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Kaura Namoda South in the last Zamfara State House of Assembly election, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. …
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appealed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to deploy at least 400 additional personnel to the state to curb rampant …
Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has declared that the Cheetahs will give their all in the clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Gernot Rohr’s side will be up against …
The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party, LP, has called on the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to prioritize Nigerians in the …
Two key 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C will be played this Friday from 5pm. Nigeria travel to Lesotho, clinging to the faintest hope of qualification. The Super Eagles …
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with deliberations focusing on internal security challenges and institutional reforms …
Nigerian music video director, Praise Onyeagwalam, popularly known as Director Pink, has revealed why she gave up on pursuing her acting career. The award-winning cinematographer explained that the humiliation and …
as 55th Annual conference opens in Abuja The Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has said it is committed to preserving the integrity of its professional examinations. President of …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is now ready for massive investment, urging both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the new economic opportunities in the …
For the first time in over 10 years, Nigeria’s public debt is expected to shrink to 39.8 from 42.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the World Bank has …
Some students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, FUPRE in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday, blocked the East-West road including all access into the …
The Senate has officially sworn in two newly elected senators, Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, representing Edo Central and Anambra South senatorial districts, respectively. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over …
A woman, Zainab Alhassan, on Tuesday divorced her husband, Tijjani Muhammad, after he allegedly refused to repair her damaged phone worth N70,000. Zainab told a Shari’a court that she was …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Mr Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. Mrs Maria Dogo, the Kaduna State …
The Bayelsa State Government has bought two aircraft to begin commercial flight operations at the Bayelsa International Airport. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, on Tuesday …
AMD opens new tab has entered into a multi-year agreement to provide artificial intelligence chips to OpenAI, which is expected to generate tens of billions of dollars in yearly revenue …
It’s unclear why this fake Eminem quote about Nicki Minaj and Cardi B was posted, but it had the internet talking. It seems that Nicki Minaj and Cardi B got …
Jay Electronica also allegedly pushed back releasing new music in the wake of Diddy’s sentencing on Friday. Jay Electronica allegedly opened an official Discord server, last week, and in turn, …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has replied to critics who have failed to ascribe his success as Minister to President Bola Tinubu. Wike said it …
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N1. 4 billion suit instituted by General Fidelis Azinta against Ibom Airlines Limited over alleged malicious …
Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has said he will take legal action against the organisers of Big Brother Naija Season 10 over …
Dangote Refinery has said the two-day strike action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, did not disrupt its operations “for a second”. This comes …
Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s interests surpass those of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) amid the ongoing conflict between the association and …
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has voiced strong support for US President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan, as delegates from Hamas, Israel, and the United States gather in Cairo …
Discover Luca Rossettini Biography, $500M net worth in 2025, and visionary leadership as D-Orbit CEO—pioneering space logistics, ESA contracts, and orbital sustainability. In the vast, unforgiving expanse of space—where every …
Taiwan’s Foxconn, recognized as the largest contract electronics manufacturer globally, announced unprecedented revenue for the third quarter, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products. However, it fell short of …
George Russell executed a perfect race from pole position to secure victory at the Singapore Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, while Red Bull’s reigning champion Max Verstappen and the …
With Faith’s eviction and subsequent disqualification from the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show on Saturday, October 2, 2025, only nine housemates, Kola, Isabella, Imisi, Sultana, Kaybobo, Jason …
‘Release Civilian Hostages Now Without Conditions’, Sheikh Gumi Tells Hamas A prominent Islamic cleric based in Kaduna, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has urged the Palestinian Islamist organization, Hamas, to release …
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), asserts that political leadership must fully embrace the responsibility of combating the Boko Haram insurgency and broader insecurity within the nation, …
Since the takeoff of the ban on raw shea nut exports, the industry has witnessed market disruptions and price collapse, fallen the price of the commodity by over 30 per …
Former Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere, has said that the club’s young midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri has ‘stepped up another level’ this season. He said this despite the player’s limited minutes in …
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa manager, Tim Sherwood has told Marcus Rashford that it would be difficult for him to succeed in Barcelona. According to him, the England forward …
Nicki Minaj also compared herself to Taylor Swift while discussing “The Life Of A Showgirl” on social media. Nicki Minaj showed love to Taylor Swift on social media, on Friday morning, following the …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down two Chinese supermarkets in the Jabi District of Abuja. The agency also shut down eight cosmetics …
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have announced a joint initiative to register 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) …
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, have vowed to embark on an indefinite strike. The association cited unpaid …
The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested two siblings for allegedly trafficking 500 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa from Akure into the state. …
From Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, the energy inside Tangier Hotel, Utako, Abuja, was electric as young Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor pushed himself beyond limits, daring …
The potential delivery of Tomahawk and Barracuda missiles to Ukraine is merely a diversionary tactic employed by the United States government, stated President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Putin expressed his …
The announcement of the tour follows Young Thug’s release of his first album since his release from jail, titled “UY Scuti.” Young Thug has stated that he will be touring …
Nicki Minaj’s message regarding Quavo surfaced during her ongoing conflict with Cardi B, Jay-Z, and several other celebrities on social media. Nicki Minaj referenced Takeoff’s death while confronting his fellow …
Katsina State’s governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a comprehensive initiative against corruption at the grassroots level, emphasizing that no government policy can thrive unless councillors take the initiative in …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday refuted claims suggesting he is willing to withdraw in favor of another presidential candidate. In a recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service, …
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has reiterated its demand for comprehensive smoke-free policies to protect Nigerians from second-hand smoke exposure in public places across the country. CISLAC Executive …
Governor Uba Sani has brought succour to the 50 year quest of Danbushiya village in the Millennium City in Chikun local government, by commencing the construction a 15 kilometer road …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently announced that Nigeria’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio has seen a significant increase, now standing at 13.5 percent as of September 2025. This marks a …
Nicki Minaj is now targeting Saucy Santana, alleging that he made repulsive remarks about Blue Ivy Carter and North West. Nicki Minaj has resumed her critiques on X after a …
Liverpool boss Arne Slot was seemingly not too impressed with Victor Osimhen’s antics during his side’s defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday, reports Liverpool.com. The striker’s penalty was enough to secure …
In anticipation of the International Teacher’s Day celebration on October 5, 2025, Wema Bank has unveiled the #WemaAt80TeachersDay Challenge, a program aimed at honoring and rewarding educators whose influence has …
The Kano State Shura Committee has suspended popular cleric, Sheikh Lawal Shuaib Abubakar, also known as Sheikh Triumph, from teaching and preaching until an investigation into allegations of blasphemy is …
Delta State Police Command has lectured National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Delta State on cybercrime, law enforcement, rights, responsibility of citizens, police accountability and community policing. The Commissioner …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong and unequivocal rejection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks made during the Independence Day celebrations, in which he controversially …
Afghanistan has entered its third consecutive day without internet access, leaving millions of people cut off from communication and deepening fears of isolation. Since the outage began on Monday evening, …
The Federal Government has announced that the Dangote Group will redeploy staff disengaged from its refinery operations without any loss of pay. This decision comes after a dispute resolution between …
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck the central region of the Philippines, resulting in widespread devastation. Tragically, dozens of lives have been lost, and hundreds more have sustained injuries A …
Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our …
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, who is also known as Arusa 1, has officially announced that he is no longer involved in the world of politics. This …
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced that the leadership of Hamas has a limited timeframe of “three or four days” to make a decision regarding his recently introduced peace …
YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet (GOOGLE), has consented to pay $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the suspension of his account following …
Asian shares saw a slight increase on Tuesday, while gold continued its remarkable rise as investors assessed the potential for a U.S. government shutdown that could postpone the release of …
On Monday, the White House unveiled a comprehensive peace plan aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has been marked by significant violence and humanitarian …
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stated that the tax reforms proposed by President Bola Tinubu are expected to boost Nigeria’s revenue and expand the national …
Benfica’s manager, the renowned Jose Mourinho, has expressed his belief that Chelsea possesses the necessary qualities and capabilities to emerge victorious in the Champions League this season. This statement comes …
On Monday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja, where they firmly …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally reached out to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to publicly disclose the comprehensive details surrounding the process for appointing the next …
Leadway Assurance Company Limited has strengthened its dedication to Nigeria’s food security by collaborating with the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), State Governments, and the PULA/Bayer Foundations in a …
A civil society organization, We The People (WTP), has characterized the Niger Delta as the most underdeveloped area in the nation. The executive director of WTP, Ken Henshaw, revealed …
The Labour Party has raised a significant outcry following an alarming incident involving its National Chairman, Julius Abure, who was reportedly physically assaulted by a woman known as Precious Oruche, …
Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, expressed his unwavering confidence in veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny during a press conference on Saturday. This statement comes in light of unfortunate news regarding first-choice …
President Bola Tinubu has made a compelling call for the total elimination of nuclear weapons across the globe, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action in this critical area of …
FS Les Aigles du Congo Chairman, Vidiye Tshimanga, has passionately rallied his players in preparation for their highly anticipated CAF Champions League first round second leg clash against the formidable …
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has declared that its members will implement a nationwide increase in petrol prices following the suspension of petrol sales in Naira by Dangote …
Member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Philip Agbese, has rejected the 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report from the United States Department of State, which purportedly characterized Nigeria’s procurement process as …
The federal government has reaffirmed its dedication to repositioning Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as the foundation of economic transformation. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this announcement at …
At least five worshippers were killed when bandits attacked a mosque during early morning prayers in Yandoto village, located in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The assault, …
Tolu Arokodare has stated that his experience in the Premier League has been markedly different, as reported by ETIMES247. Arokodare transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers from KRC Genk, a team in …
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Young Thug released his fourth studio album, “UY Scuti,” on Friday, which is his first album since his release from jail last year. Young Thug aimed a pointed remark at …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State stated on Friday that the ruling party is the most suitable option for Rabiu Kwankwaso and his New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). …
ElectHER, a non-partisan organization operating across Africa to promote gender-inclusive democracy, has successfully completed a two-day engagement in Anambra State. This initiative combined a multi-stakeholder roundtable with an advocacy visit …
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has labeled US President Donald Trump as “Islamophobic” and “racist”. Khan made this statement during an interview on Sky News on Wednesday, following Trump’s …
The Ogun State Government has initiated criminal proceedings against two traditional rulers and several other individuals concerning alleged incidents of land grabbing throughout the state. This information was revealed in …
During his tour stop in Los Angeles for “Breezy Bowl XX,” Chris Brown invited Kayla Nicole onstage, where he performed a lap dance for her. Despite his controversial image, Chris …
The 2025 edition of the Festival of Art and Discourse (FOAD) is scheduled to take place from Thursday, September 25 to Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the University of Regina …
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