Minister of Defence Badaru Abubakar has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a letter dated…
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Nigeria suffer heavy defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in WAFU-B
Nigeria’s U15 team stumbled in their WAFU-B opener, losing 4–1 to a ruthless Côte d’Ivoire side…
Obasanjo, Jonathan, Osinbajo others celebrate Jerry Gana @ 80
Associates, political leaders and statesmen on Sunday night paid glowing tributes to elder statesman and former…
Alleged defamation: Court adjourns Akpoti-Uduaghan’s trial until February 23
Akpoti-Uduaghan is charged with criminal defamation in relation to her claim that the Senate President, Godswill…
Former minister bags 2 years jail term in absentia
A Bangladesh court sentenced British parliamentarian and former minister Tulip Siddiq in absentia to two years…
13 people arrested for suspected manslaughter over Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities on Monday arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the…
Para Games: Nigeria shines in para badminton, reaches football final
The Team Nigeria has extended its medal lead at the ongoing West Africa Para Games in…
Why investors avoid Nigeria’s rail sector – NRC Boss
Long Payback Period Remains Major Barrier The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr.…
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel’s president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country’s President, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon over…
Former Osun APC Chairman dies; Adeleke mourns
The Gbeleru Royal Family of Igbajo in Osun has announced the death of a former All…
NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs packaged as Christmas cookies
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a social media…
Chelsea vs Arsenal predictions: Gunners can see off title rivals
Arsenal held a six-point lead over second-placed Chelsea in the table going into this round of…
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” as they travelled through…
More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began
More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza,…
Tinubu submits additional 32 ambassadorial nominees to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a second batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for…
Army confirms rescuing 21 passengers abducted by bandits in Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other hybrid forces, on Thursday rescued 21…
Emergence of new cult group: Police arrest 3 suspects in Sokoto
The Police Command in Sokoto State has arrested three suspected members of a newly emerging cult…
Resident doctors suspend strike, issue fresh 4-week deadline
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, 29 days after the…
Tinubu nominates Ikpeazu, Ugwanyi, Omokri, others as ambassadors
The envoys will be deployed to countries and multilateral missions strategic to Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic…
Police decry rising cases of gender-based violence in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi on Saturday decried the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and…
Tinubu lauds Nigeria’s election into international maritime council
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, describing it…
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after interrogation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former Attorney General of the Federation…
51st convocation: Tinubu hails UNIBEN for driving FG’s vocational skills agenda
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for aligning its academic reforms with…
Tribute: Honouring Chief Olisa Metuh at 60
By Uche Nworah Ph.D Chief Olisa Metuh, the Akajiugo Nnewi, marks his 60th birthday today, Friday,…
OPINION: Help, terrorists have taken over!
By Emeka Alex Duru A significant prayer point among the Igbo is that challenges do not…
Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
Video has emerged showing Israeli security forces shooting dead two Palestinians who appeared to have surrendered…
Air Council promotes 57 senior NAF officers
The Air Council has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force…
MOWAA: Edo Assembly summons ex-Governor Obaseki
Edo House of Assembly has invited former governor Godwin Obaseki and the Museum of West African…
Nigerian Navy promotes 127 senior officers
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks. The…
Wike terminates 14-year-old Apo-Karshi road project, mobilises SCC to site
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked the 13-kilometre Apo to Karshi road awarded to…