King Charles pays tribute to late Namibia’s Nujoma
Britain’s King Charles has paid tribute to Namibia’s former president, Sam Nujoma, who has died aged 95, saying his “lifelong commitment to freedom
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Senate reshuffles committees, appoints new chairmen. Orji Uzor Kalu and Victor Ume get new posts.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised lawmakers for their commitment during the 2025 budget defence sessions. Akpabio emphasised their role
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Police arrest suspect who set 74-year-old wheelchair-bound woman ablaze
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old principal suspect, Obinna Anene, fingered in the killing of a 74-year-old woman, Alice Anene,
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TikTok removes over 2million videos in Nigeria over safety violations
In its continued effort to reaffirm dedication to online safety, social media platform, TikTok has removed over 2 million videos in Nigeria between
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I won’t deny my Igbo identity, says Ohanaeze President-General
The President-General of the Igbo socio-political organisation, ‘Ohanaeze Ndigbo’, Senator John Mbata, has said nothing will ever deny his Igbo identity, describing recent
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2025 SCP: NiMet predicts delayed onset of rainfall in 8 northern states
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that eight northern states will experience delayed onset of rainfall in 2025. The agency’s prediction is
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Nigeria Police raid Kebbi Community, arrest 165 illegal migrants
Kebbi State Police Command, on Tuesday in a raid at the Kuwait area in Birnin Kebbi arrested no fewer than one hundred and
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NCAA gives Kenya Airways 48-hour to apologise for passenger maltreatment
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Tuesday, gave Kenya Airways 48 hours to apologise for the maltreatment of a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, in
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Police arraign woman over N607,500 failed marriage promise
A 31-year-old woman, Ajayi Esther, on Tuesday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly refusing to marry a suitor after collecting
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Afriq Arbitrage System CEO, Jesam Michael, arrested over alleged $87m fraud
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday confirmed it has arrested Jesam Michael, CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), in connection with an ongoing
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Kidnapping: Lagos to rearraign Evans today
The Lagos State government will today rearraign Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans before Justice Adenike Coker on an amended five count bordering
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Lagos butchers decry soaring cow prices, now at N1.7m
The number of cows slaughtered daily in Lagos State has dropped to 3,000 from 5,000, the Lagos State Butchers Association has said. The
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IPOB celebrates 4th anniversary of ESN, urges Biafrans to support security network
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have marked the 4th anniversary of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), lauding the operatives for their dedication,
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Champions League knockout play-off draw set for Friday
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League group stage has concluded in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled
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EU powers 25 Plateau health centres with solar energy
The European Union, on Thursday, announced the launch of solar projects to ensure that healthcare facilities in Plateau State have uninterrupted access to
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Quran burner shot dead in Sweden
A man who repeatedly burnt the Quran in 2023 in Sweden, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, has been shot dead, media reported on
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Farotimi’s lawyer chides police as court strikes out cybercrime charges
The Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Wednesday, struck out the suit filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, against
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Meta agrees to pay Trump $25m for account ban settlement
Meta has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit he filed claiming he was wrongfully censored by
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US passenger plane, military helicopter collide near Washington DC
A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan National Airport, prompting a major emergency response and the suspension of
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Driving an unregistered car on Nigerian roads is an offense – Force PRO warns
The Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reiterated that driving an unregistered vehicle on any Nigerian road or highway is a
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Trump stops HIV funding for Nigeria, others
The US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by
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Another tanker explodes in Niger, injures driver, motorboy
Barely one week after a tanker loaded with fuel crashed in Niger State killing over 100 persons, another tanker carrying 40,000 litres of
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AI to identify women at risk of breast cancer — Report
Artificial intelligence is able to identify women who have an elevated risk of developing breast cancer several years before it is diagnosed, the
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Expect more developments, civilisation in 2025 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured Nigerians of more developments and civilisation in the country in 2025. Wike
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FG deports 828 illegal immigrants, revamps border security
The Federal Government has deported 828 illegal immigrants in 2024 as part of its intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and enhance national
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IPOB lawyer slams Sheikh Gumi over proposal to arm Igbo youths
The lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the statement credited to a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad
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Aba residents reject electricity tariff hike, demand fair billing
Residents of Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, have strongly opposed the recent electricity tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
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Nigeria seeks China’s collaboration for drone production
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday is actively working to enhance its domestic drone technology capabilities and has engaged representatives of Loong
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Serie A: Brazil defender Danilo leaves Juventus after five years
Brazilian defender Danilo departed Juventus on Monday after both the player and the Serie A club confirmed the mutual termination of his contract.
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Gunmen invade Abuja community, kidnap four
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa, located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, in
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