The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON…
Month: January 2026
Rivers Assembly commences impeachment proceeding against Gov Fubara
The political situation in Rivers State shifted again on Thursday as members of the State House…
Protest in Abuja as group demands removal of Wike as FCT Minister
A coalition of leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the banners of the…
Police burst child trafficking syndicate in Anambra, rescue 33
The Anambra Police Command has busted a child trafficking syndicate in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government…
Apapa Customs generates N2.93trn in 2025
The Apapa Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated N2.93 trillion revenue…
Otti lauds pace, quality of work on Umuahia Central Bus Terminal project
Governor Alex Otti of Abia has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on…
UN chief seeks immediate de-escalation, dialogue in Syria
The Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by reports of civilian deaths and injuries after hostilities re-escalated…
Trump withdraws US from dozens of international organisations
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the US from 35 non-United…
Bonus dispute rocks Eagles’ camp as AFCON quarter-final looms
Nigeria’s preparations for their AFCON quarter-final against Algeria suffered a setback on Wednesday as players threatened…
ANCOPSS holds mandatory training for principals across northwest
By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has…
FCT Polls: No court order compelling upload of LP candidates – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that no subsisting court order exists, compelling it…
China slams Trump’s plan to control Venezuela’s oil as illegal move
China on Wednesday sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned intervention in Venezuela’s oil industry. The…
Police nab 3 suspects over kidnapping, rescue 76 children
The Nigeria Police Force said its operatives had arrested three suspects and rescued 76 victims following…
Court admits Malami, wife, son to N500m bail each
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of…
Morocco to ban frozen sardine exports from February
Moroccan cabinet member in charge of fisheries, Zakia Driouich, on Wednesday said the country will halt…
Gov Bala’s aide accuses Wike of destabilising peace, political stability in Bauchi
By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi Bala Sale Chiroma, the Senior Special Adviser on Youth to the Bauchi…
Tinubu stood by me, I ‘ll support his reelection – Asari Dokubo
Asari Dokubo, the ‘Amanyanabo’ of Torusarama Piri, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State has…
Udenwa, Ihedioha, others raise over N219 million for ADC in Imo
Former Imo governors, Chief Achike Udenwa and Chief Emeka Ihedioha, alongside other party members, have raised…
Police confirm kidnap of journalist in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, has confirmed the abduction of a veteran photojournalist, Malam Umar…
Nursing mother, child abducted in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a nursing mother and her…
Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, others adopt Proof of Address system to improve services, security
The governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa and Sokoto states have formally adopted…
Venezuela swears in interim president, Maduro pleads not guilty
Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president in a parliamentary session that began with…
UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was “deeply saddened by the reported loss of lives and…
FCT Council Polls: LP demands upload of candidates list
The Labour Party (LP) FCT Chapter has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply…
Venezuela, Russia, China, UK urge U.S. to release Maduro
Venezuela, Russia, China, and the UK have urged the United States to release Venezuelan leader Nicolás…
Lookman douses tension over rift with Osimhen
Victor Osimhen showed visible frustration during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at Fes Sports Complex, raising…
Super Eagles thrash Mozambique 4-0 to reach quarter-finals
Super Eagles of Nigeria have sealed a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after overpowering Mozambique…
Late Salah strike helps Egypt edge Benin in extra time
Egypt are into the quarter-finals of the the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after two…
Police detain woman over cyber bullying allegations in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has detained a 42-year-old woman, Eucharia Ogochukwu, over alleged criminal conspiracy,…
Fire guts Lagos community recycling site, spreads to buildings
A fire outbreak on Monday gutted an open recycling space and spread to nearby buildings along…