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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Nigerian-American returns $5,700 found in US
A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New
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Journalists struggle to work as South Sudan shuts down social media
South Sudanese authorities have blocked access to social media platforms in response to recent unrest, drawing condemnation from the Committee to Protect Journalists
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Nasarawa shuts down popular relaxation spot, De Cyvilian, over noise pollution
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency on Friday sealed off Cyvillian Garden, a popular relaxation spot located on Abacha Road, Mararaba,
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NSCDC parades 36 scavengers over criminal activities
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Federal Capital Territory Command on Friday paraded 36 scavengers arrested across Abuja for alleged involvement in
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I sing to mourn the death of my son, Mohbad’s father defends music career
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has addressed public criticism surrounding his music career.
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Third Mainland Bridge is stable, Minister assures
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has clarified that the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge is neither shaky nor defective, contrary to rumours circulating
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Nigeria’s local petroleum oil consumption hits 54.6% – RMRDC
Nigeria’s reliance on locally sourced petroleum oil has reached 54.6 per cent, according to recent data released by the Raw Materials Research and
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JUST IN: Vandals steal TCN underground cables in Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that electricity lines supplying power to various parts of Abuja have once again been attacked and
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Okpebholo approves employment of 360 cleaners into Edo civil service
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the employment of 360 citizens from the three senatorial districts into the civil service. In
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CBN unveils digital systems to boost govt efficiency
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled two digital innovations—the Document Flow System and the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies Naira Payment Solution—at an
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N’Assembly absolves JAMB of alleged misappropriation
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has exonerated the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board of alleged misappropriation of funds in its 2024
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Tinubu congratulates six Nigerian scientists, engineers on Biden’s honours list
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named among the 400 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers in
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Group vaccinates 12,000 animals in Bauchi against deadly diseases
The Wildlife Conservation Society has announced the vaccination of 12,000 animals in communities surrounding Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State. Unveiling the initiative
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Man City contract extension responsible for Guardiola’s marriage collapse – Report
Pep Guardiola’s marriage fell apart because he’s a workaholic and went ahead to extend his contract with Manchester City. According to Daily Mail,
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Nigerian teacher makes 50-person shortlist in Global Teacher Prize
A mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Ogun State, Mr. Kayode Adewale, has been named among the 50 finalists for the prestigious
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Wizkid tops Africa’s Spotify earnings with $1 million monthly revenue
Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has emerged as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify, cementing his position as one of the
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‘End harassment of Amnesty International Nigeria’, Falana tells police
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has condemned the harassment and the threat of legal action against Amnesty International Nigeria. In a statement
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Don’t implicate my other child, Mohbad’s mum confronts Yomi Fabiyi
Abosede Aloba, mother of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, and actor Yomi Fabiyi engaged in a heated exchange on
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Rwanda confirms first oil find in Lake Kivu
Rwanda said Wednesday it had made its first oil discovery, with confirmation of 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which makes up part of
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Yoruba elders warn introduction of Shari’ah court in Oyo’ll bring chaos to Yorubaland
The recent announcement regarding the inauguration of a Shari’ah court in Oyo town has sparked significant concern among Yoruba elders, who are sounding
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Inflation rises to 34.8% as Detty December drives up demand
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.8 per cent in December from 34.6 per cent in November driven by festive period rise in demand
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Kenya turns to UAE for railway funding after China’s withdrawal
President William Ruto said Kenya has started discussions with the United Arab Emirates to secure financing to complete a regional railway after China
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Germany defence ministry suspends posting on X platform
Germany’s defence ministry said Wednesday it was suspending activities on social media platform X, which is accused of enabling the spread of disinformation
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JUST IN: Ondo gov dissolves cabinet, retains two commissioners
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The dissolution, announced on Wednesday, exempts two cabinet members—Attorney
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Military widows decry neglect, seek Lagos gov’s support
A group known as “Wives of Fallen Heroes in Lagos State” has voiced their concerns about being neglected by the state government. The
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Nigerian music industry ‘filled with dangerous sharks’, says Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has responded to concerns about a video showing her “swimming with sharks.” The 44-year-old artist shared the underwater footage
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WHO warns of high-risk Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
The World Health Organisation has confirmed an outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania. The WHO who disclosed this on its website
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JAMB says 2025 UTME registration yet to start, changes English novel
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry has yet to
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