Anambra: Court asked to disqualify APC candidate Andy Uba over forgery
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to disqualify the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the
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BREAKING: Buhari approves implementation framework for Petroleum Act
The Ptesisent has approved the implementation framework for the newly signed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The President also named Minister of State
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Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 1,297 – Official
The death toll in the earthquake in southern Haiti has risen to 1,297 people, the country’s civil protection authority said Sunday. The U.S.
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Afghans throng Kabul airport in a desperate dash to flee country
US troops fired shots into the air and all commercial flights were cancelled at Kabul airport Monday as thousands of Afghans crowded onto
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Tension over killing of Ondo-bound travellers in Jos
There was tension in Plateau State yesterday, following the killing of 23 persons on Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area on
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Nigeria’s educational system is garbage, Shagari’s grandson reacts to corps members’ interview
Bello Shagari, a grandson of late former President Shehu Shagari, has reacted to a video that shows members of the National Youth Service
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NURTW, MOTOAN set to give out 6000 tricycles
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in collaboration with the Motorcycles And Tricycles Operators Association of Nigeria ( MOTOAN) has said
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Hushpuppi: Abba Kyari’s alleged role intensifies calls for police reform
The alleged corrupt acts of police officers like the suspended Commander of the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police, Abba
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Nigeria has registered 541 new cases of COVID-19 as active cases continue to soar in the West African country.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control which made this known via its verified website on Monday morning, said the additional infections, though declined
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70 dead, dozens still missing after Turkey floods
Seventy people died and 47 are still missing in Turkey after flash floods hit Black Sea regions last week, officials said on Monday.
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Nigeria records 541 COVID-19 cases in 24hrs
Nigeria has registered 541 new cases of COVID-19 as active cases continue to soar in the West African country. The Nigeria Centre for
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Again, Samuel Kalu collapses on the pitch in Bordeaux’s draw
It was a moment of shock at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday when the Super Eagles forward fell to the ground in the
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Kanu: Igbo groups mount pressure on S’East govs
Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) and Abuja-based civil rights group, Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) have flayed what
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JAMB, heads of institutions to decide cut-off marks August 31
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions across the country will hold a policy meeting on August 31
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Kabul: Afghan women express fear as Taliban sack female bank workers in two provinces
Women in Afghanistan have expressed fear as Taliban forces sack female bank workers in two provinces that had earlier fallen under their jackboot.
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BREAKING: Nollywood loses actress to cancer
Nollywood actress Doris Chima is dead. The Nation learnt Chima, who was a foundation member of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and former
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BREAKING: Again, bandits abduct 15 students in Zamfara college, kill four
Four persons were allegedly killed as suspected armed bandits abducted many students and teachers in Zamfara State. However, two staff and one student
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New fake investment schemes fraudsters use to defraud Nigerians
Sylvester Maduka’s face bore a tell-tale sign of sadness as he stood in front of an office in the Oregun area of Ikeja,
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COVID-19 claims 11 as 636 new cases recorded on Friday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has disclosed that 11 patients died from COVID-19 on Friday in Nigeria. The NCDC, which made this
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Multi-million naira health centre, school buildings abandoned for 20 years rot away
Two decades ago, there was wild jubilation in Ikija, a rural community in Idi Ayunre, the headquarters of Oluyole Local Government Area, Oyo
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Football is back as new season starts in Europe
FOOTBALL is back. The fans are back. The excitement is back. The rave reviews and commentaries are back. Wives don’t have to wait
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Nigeria has degenerated into international irrelevance -Anyaoku
A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Dr. Emeka Anyaoku, says that the treatment meted to a Nigerian diplomat in Jakarta, Indonesia, recently, indicated
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Buhari returns to Abuja from 18-day UK trip
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday evening, returned to Abuja after his 18-day trip to London, United Kingdom (UK). The President was in London for
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NIN compulsory for WASSCE from next year, says WAEC
As from next year, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will require candidates to submit their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to register for
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Messi’s shirt sold out on PSG’s official online store in 30 minutes
Lionel Messi’s new jersey has been sold out in the club’s online store moments after signing the dotted lines for Paris Saint Germain.
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Assault: Return to Jakarta, foreign relations experts tell Indonesian ambassador
The Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria has commended the recall of the Nigerian Ambassador to Indonesia, Usman Ogah, The association comprising serving
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Nollywood actor, Rich Oganiru, dies
Nollywood actor Rich Oganiru has passed on. The veteran actor died on Tuesday, August 10, after being ill for months. Just two weeks
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Governors give Secondus soft landing, pacify Wike
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors stayed a middle course yesterday in a bid to save the party from disintegration.×× The main opposition party
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Olympics: NFF rates Nigeria’s outing best in 13 years despite football teams’ absence
The Nigeria Football Federation has rated the recent performance by Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as one of the best in the
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JAMB releases Mop-Up UTME results. Asks candidates to check its website
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of over 17,000 candidates who sat for the Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation
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