The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African countries in the 2026 fiscal year, following the signing of the National Defence Authorisation... Read more »
The Rivers House of Assembly has called on the state’s chief judge to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi... Read more »
The police command in Abuja has insisted that bail is free and called on the public to report any officer who asks for money to release a suspect on bail. The command’s... Read more »
A former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Prof. Robert Dode, has allegedly attacked and physically assaulted the Acting Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Augustine Ejiroghene Ebiai... Read more »
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Federal Government over what he described as reckless and misplaced spending, citing the reported use of $9 million of public funds... Read more »
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “turnaround” in relations between China and Canada after meeting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, with both sides announcing a new strategic partnership. The... Read more »
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday tendered additional bank records as evidence in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor, over alleged financial crimes amounting to... Read more »
A tragic incident has been reported in Umuoji community, Anambra State, where a 50-year-old man, identified as Ejike Basil Anoliefo, allegedly died after being poisoned at a local restaurant. According to reports... Read more »
Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has clarified that the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the ruling All Progressives... Read more »
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged youths in the South-East to enlist in the Nigerian Army, police and other security agencies, stressing that the Nigerian Civil War ended 56... Read more »
Nigeria has been officially removed from the European Union’s high-risk financial jurisdictions list, a development expected to ease trade, payments, and investment flows between the country and Europe. The decision was confirmed... Read more »
A Lagos State-owned public school in Odokerere, Ikorodu, reportedly collapsed on Wednesday while pupils were inside their classrooms receiving lessons. Eyewitnesses said the building gave way during school hours, triggering panic as... Read more »
Popular Nigerian artiste Kolaboy has urged Nigerians to look beyond the final scoreline of the Super Eagles’ defeat last night, describing the loss as one taken “in honour” despite overwhelming odds against... Read more »
Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, popularly known as Nwakibie, occupies a distinct place in Nigeria’s public life as a man whose reputation for service, humility, integrity, and unwavering respect for law and order... Read more »
It appears Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s love story had an unexpected matchmaker—Rocky’s mom. Speaking on NYT Popcast, the rapper revealed that even when he and Rihanna were just friends, his mother was... Read more »
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has cautioned students of the Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma recently released from detention on the need to shun activities that will bring their name and the state... Read more »
Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed isn’t holding back. The former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate has warned anyone thinking of taking on President Bola Tinubu that this won’t be a game and the courtroom won’t... Read more »
Concerns have emerged over the emotional state of Mrs Uche Ubah, widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, following events surrounding a recent church dedication linked to the senator’s philanthropic contributions. According... Read more »
The Federal Government, through the Attorney General’s office, has withdrawn the criminal charges of defamation levelled against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.The AGF... Read more »
No fewer than six people have been confirmed dead following a fatal head-on collision involving a trailer and a Canter truck along the Potiskum–Damaturu highway in Yobe State on Thursday. Eyewitnesses said... Read more »