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Trump Wants Immediate Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul to End ‘Bloodbath

The United States President, Donald Trump, has given his nod for Ukraine’s leader, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in Istanbul for negotiations to end the war.... Read more »
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Abuja Airport Incident: Air Peace Plane Hits Antelope, NCAA Speaks

An Air Peace aircraft was grounded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after it collided with a large antelope while taxiing on the runway. The impact decimated the animal and rendered... Read more »
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Ondo NNPP Governorship candidate Edema resigns from party

Olugbenga Edema, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate in the upcoming November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, has formally resigned from the party. Edema announced his decision in a letter... Read more »
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2nd anniversary: Nsukka leaders score Gov Mbah’s administration high

…as Nsukka retired army generals, DSS, police throw weight behind Mbah’s security reforms Leaders of Enugu North Senatorial District, also known as Nsukka Zone, have scored the administration of the state governor,... Read more »
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NAFDAC DG Pushes for Partnerships to Enhance Local Drug Production

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for stronger NAFDAC pharmaceutical R&D collaboration between Nigerian universities and local pharmaceutical... Read more »
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Bauchi Farmers Get Boost as Rep Donates Tractor, Farm Aids

The member representing Darazo-Ganjuwa in the Federal House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, has donated a Massey Ferguson 375 tractor to support farmers ahead of the rainy season. Donating the tractor alongside other... Read more »
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Trump Optimistic About US-China Trade Talks, Sees ‘Great Progress

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has applauded a “total reset” in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing... Read more »
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Senate Committee Chair Urges Action on Edo Security

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to reinforce security in troubled Edo communities. Imasuen, a Labour Party... Read more »
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Soldier Detained Over Benue Assault Case

The Nigerian Army disclosed on Sunday that it has taken into custody Christopher Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a female vendor, Doshima, in Kula, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue. This is... Read more »
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N72bn Abuja-Keffi Road Expansion to be Finished by June 2026

Travellers from Keffi to Port Harcourt have been assured of a seamless journey by June 2026, as funding for the completion of the stretch of road is available for deployment, Minister of State for... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Youths, family debunk Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro debunk death rumour

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide and the family of Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro have strongly condemned news circulating on social media that the Ohanaeze chieftain passed on in France. Isiguzoro is the... Read more »
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78 Nigerian Women Rescued from Cote d’Ivoire by Air Peace

In another remarkable act of humanitarian service and patriotism, Nigeria’s Air Peace, has successfully evacuated 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Friday, May 10, 2025. The rescue mission, carried... Read more »
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Fuel Tanker Conceals Drugs: NDLEA Foils Smuggling Attempt

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a fuel tanker that was modified to conceal and transport illicit drugs across Nigeria. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi... Read more »
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Jigawa PDP Congress: New Executive Members Elected

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa has successfully held its state congress, electing new executive members to lead the party for the next four years. The congress, which was held at... Read more »
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Tougher Deportation Laws Needed, Says Kemi Badenoch

UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has criticised Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s Labour government, declaring that the UK is “a home, not a hotel” and calling for tougher immigration laws. In a... Read more »
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𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐣𝐢’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐌𝐕𝐂𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞

Nigerian actor and film-maker, Abdullateef Adedimeji and his wife, Mo’ Bimpe Adedimeji, have won the Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) for their movie, Lisabi: The Uprising, at the ongoing 11th edition of... Read more »
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NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band A customers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered nine electricity Distribution Companies to compensate Band A customers living in 557 streets across its franchise areas for failing to meet the minimum power supply requirement... Read more »
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S’Africa-based Nigerian pastor rearrested on new charge

Nigerian televangelist and Senior Pastor of Jesus Dominion International, Timothy Omotoso, has been rearrested by the South African Police Service on Saturday morning. Omotoso was rearrested in a church at Commissioner Street, East... Read more »
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Shina Akanni set for new album

Three years after releasing his hit album titled, EBCD (Everybody Can Dance), Fuji Scorpido crooner, Sir Shina Akanni, is gearing up for another musical release. According to a statement sent to Sunday Scoop,... Read more »
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Lagos LG poll: APC members protest as party concludes primary

Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday protested against what they described as imposition of candidates in the Lagos Mainland Local Government and Yaba Local Council Development Area of Lagos... Read more »