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Model Secondary School, Olo Wins Inaugural “Battle of the Brains” Quiz Competition

It was a battle of intellect and brilliance as public senior secondary schools from across Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency came head-to-head in the highly anticipated Interschool Quiz Competition sponsored by the Umeha Care... Read more »
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Catholic Bishop in Ogun Urges Increased Funding for Healthcare Sector ¹

The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Odetoyinbo, has called on governments at all levels to increase funding for the healthcare sector to reverse the trend of health workers... Read more »
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Governors, Account for Security Votes, SERAP Insists

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors to publicly account for how they have spent security vote allocations since May 29, 2023, and to invite anti-corruption agencies... Read more »
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Controversial Spending Bill Passes Initial Senate Vote, Heads to Debate

US senators debated into the early hours of Sunday Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” spending bill, a hugely divisive proposal that would deliver key parts of the US president’s domestic agenda while making... Read more »
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Stampede at Indian Temple Festival Claims Three Lives, Injures Dozens

A sudden crowd surge at a Hindu festival in India’s coastal state of Odisha on Sunday triggered a stampede that killed at least three people and injured several others, local government officials... Read more »
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Former PM Bennett Joins Calls for Netanyahu to Resign

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must leave office, his predecessor Naftali Bennett has told a televised interview, refusing to say whether he intends to challenge the country’s longest-serving leader in an election.... Read more »
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Chelsea beat Benfica to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal

Chelsea became the first English side to reach the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following a 4-1 win after extra time against the 10-man Benfica in North Carolina. Reece... Read more »
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JUST IN: Presidency Debunks SGF Resignation Says, No Resignation, No Replacement.

The Presidency wishes to unequivocally debunk widespread rumours suggesting that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), His Excellency Senator George Akume, has tendered his resignation or been replaced. These... Read more »
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Meet Hon. Azuka Okwuosa – Your Next Voice For Anambra South!

Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa is deeply committed to representing the interests of the Anambra South Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly. With proven leadership skills and an unwavering dedication to humanity, he... Read more »
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Ogun ‘police officer’ nabbed for car theft

A 42-year-old man who claimed to be a mobile police officer was apprehended on Friday while he attempted to steal a Toyota Highlander SUV at Magboro, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun... Read more »
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Ganduje’s resignation part of APC’s internal growth – Governors

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), comprising governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as a... Read more »
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JAMB Arrests, Detains FUTA Graduate After 7 Years In School.

A graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Jamiu Bashola, has allegedly been detained after requesting validation of his JAMB result and admission status. Jamiu, an orphan, was admitted into... Read more »
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WCO Council Elects Nigeria’s Adeniyi as Chairperson

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi has been elected as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation, the highest decision-making body in global customs administration. This was contained... Read more »
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Gaza Civil Defence Reports 23 Killed, Dozens Injured in Israeli Attacks

Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 23 people in the war-stricken territory on Saturday, including at least three children who died when a house was struck. “At least... Read more »
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Kano Holds Special Prayer for Late Dantata Before Burial in S’Arabia

Funeral prayer in absentia (Salatul Ga’ib) was held on Saturday in Kano for the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died on Friday in Dubai at the age of 94. The... Read more »
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Afreximbank Partners with D’banj’s C.R.E.A.M Platform to Boost Creative Industry

The African Export-Import Bank has sealed a partnership deal with the Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts and Music (C.R.E.A.M) Platform, a network of cultural and creative enterprises owned by popular Nigerian musician, Dapo... Read more »
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President Tinubu Urges African Nations to Adopt Afreximbank’s Financial System

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African countries to adopt African exports and imports bank’s financial system. He said the move will help reduce transaction costs, conserve foreign reserves, and support small... Read more »
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Frank Edoho Reveals End of Second Marriage, Says He May Not Be Good at Marriage

Media personality and TV host, Frank Edoho, has revealed that his second marriage has crashed.He married his second wife, Sandra Onyenuchenuya, after his first marriage to Katherine Obiang hit the rocks in... Read more »
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Take the Baby Out – Davido Reacts Sharply at Abia Concert Scene

A surprising moment played out at Davido’s recent show in Abia State when the singer abruptly stopped mid-performance to address something that clearly didn’t sit right with him. While performing, Davido suddenly... Read more »
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Iran Bids Farewell to Top Officials Martyred in Israel War

Iran held a state funeral Saturday for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme leader Ayatollah... Read more »