727473

U.S Aid Freeze Threatens Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS Gains, Expert Warns

The sudden seizure of funds to fight HIV/AIDS following the U.S. recent policy on foreign aid will erode all achievements and put young Nigerians at risk, an expert has said. Nandul Durfa,... Read more »
727421

Sanwo-Olu Seeks Deeper Partnership With World Bank on Energy, Agriculture, Tourism

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos is ready to partner with the World Bank Group in energy, agriculture, tourism and human capital development. He said the state was open to deeper collaboration and... Read more »
727096

Sit-at-home: Ohanaeze youths urge S’East residents to shun IPOB fresh order

Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the people of South-East to shut the Monday sit-at-home declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.... Read more »
727051

Cubana Chiefpriest Reacts as Davido Misses Out on Grammy Win

Popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Cubana Chiefpriest, has reacted to Davido’s loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards, sparking conversations across social media. Taking to his Instagram page shortly after the awards,... Read more »
723683

We Politicians Are the Problem of Nigeria — Peter Obi

Labour party presidential candidate in th 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has asked Nigerians to pray for politicians in the country as they are the root cause of the nation’s challenges. Obi... Read more »
723016

Khamenei Warns U.S. Against War, Says Any Conflict Would Turn Regional

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned the United States against initiating any military confrontation, stating that such a move would trigger a regional war rather than a limited conflict. Khamenei... Read more »
722707

Sit-at-Home Alert: Finish Outdoor Tasks Before Midnight – Biafra Activists, Gentle de Yahoo Warn

Biafra activists under the leadership of Gentle de Yahoo have issued a warning to residents to complete any outdoor activities before midnight today, Sunday, February 1, ahead of a planned sit-at-home protest... Read more »
722545

No Competition Between Us — Afolayan Addresses Funke Akindele Controversy

In an interview with Arise TV on Sunday February 1, 2026, Kunle Afolayan, says his colleague Funke Akindele, called him on Saturday night and yelled at him over his recent remarks on... Read more »
721762

We Are Nigeria’s Only Viable Opposition, PDP Declares

The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party is intensifying efforts to rebuild internal cohesion and form broad political alliances ahead of the... Read more »
721497 scaled

Nollywood Actress Fockelly Narrowly Escapes Snake Bite in Her Kitchen

Nollywood actress Fockelly has recounted a frightening early-morning encounter with a snake inside her kitchen, sparking reactions online and reviving debates about snakes invading residential homes. According to the actress, the incident... Read more »
721233

Femi Otedola Defends First HoldCo’s ₦748bn Loan Provision Despite 92% Profit Slump

Group Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Holdings Plc, Femi Otedola, has defended the bank’s decision to take a ‘one-time hit’ of N748 billion to provision for legacy non-performing loans, describing the move... Read more »
721121

Troops Rescue Man Tied to Tree After Bandit Abduction in Zamfara

Army troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Police Command, have rescued an abducted man in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. Sources said that the incident... Read more »
721091

Gov Mbah Bags Sun Newspaper Man of the Year Award, Vows to Continue Raising the Bar of Governance

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been bestowed with The Sun Newspapers Man of the Year Award 2025, promising to do more to raise the bar of governance in... Read more »
720894

NDLEA Intercepts Brazil Returnee With Cocaine Concealed In Private Part, Soles Of Footwear

A Brazil based Nigerian businessman Uche Franklin Onyekwere has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)... Read more »
720843 1

Police Station, Church Burnt as Bandits Strike in Niger State

Bandits have burnt down the Divisional Police Station in Agwara town, headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, raiding a church and kidnapping at least five people in the community.... Read more »
720787

Terrorism, Kidnappings Push Niger onto U.S. ‘Do Not Travel’ List

The United States has added Niger to its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, citing worsening security conditions marked by terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited access to emergency and... Read more »
719176

Sun Man of the Year Award: Governor Mbah a Champion of Rural Development and Inclusive Growth, Says Onuokaibe

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has been described as a man committed to rural development and inclusive growth. The Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Afro Villa Ltd and Mburubu... Read more »
718985

2027: Matawalle Urges Nigerians to Rally Behind Tinubu’s Reform Agenda

The minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on Nigerians and political stakeholders to unite behind President Bola Tinubu to enable the successful implementation of the administration’s reform agenda ahead... Read more »
718904

Assassination Plot Against Tinubu: Musa Says Arrested Officers Knew Consequences of Their Actions

Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s minister of defence, says military officers arrested over the foiled coup “must have made up their minds” about the consequences. The 16 implicated officers, including a brigadier general and... Read more »
718867

Troops Storm Bandit Leader’s Camp In Zamfara, Neutralise 20, Destroy Stronghold

Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have stormed the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Gwaska Dan Karmi, in Maru Local Government Area... Read more »