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DSS To Arraign El-Rufai In Abuja Over Alleged Cyber Crime & Unlawful Interception Of Ribadu’s Phone
The Department of State Security Services, DSS has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over al...
Tragedy hits Ghana football as gunmen attack Berekum Chelsea bus
The Ghana Football Association, GFA has confirmed the tragic death of Premier League forward Dominic Frimpong following a violent armed...
NPFL: Imama downplays buzz ahead oriental derby clash with Enyimba
Technical Adviser of Abia Warriors, Imama Amapakabo has disclosed that there's not special preparation for his team's next fi...
NPFL: Finidi relishes Rivers United’s narrow win over Plateau United, eyes positive outcome against Pillars
Rivers United technical adviser George Finidi has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Plateau United.
The Por...
Singer Simi Sparks Online Debate Over Comments On Rape & False Allegations
Nigerian music star Simi has become the centre of a heated online discussion after sharing her views on sexual violence and punishment ...
NPFL fines Bendel Insurance N5M for multiple misconducts
The Nigeria Premier Football League has sanctioned Bendel Insurance FC following multiple breaches of league regula...
Fake UTME postponement notice sparks panic as JAMB sets the record straight
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified ...
Fuel price jumps again as Dangote Refinery announces ₦70 increase
Dangote Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The gantry price has been raised from ₦1,1...
Former Acting AGF Nwabuoku sentenced to 72 years for N868m money laundering
By Odetunde Michael
A former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been sentence...
Former CBN Governor Tunde Lemo Declares Interest in 2027 Ogun Governorship Election
Tunde Lemo, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2027 governorship ele...
NFF inaugurates committees for ‘best-ever’ elections in Lafia
The road to the 2026-2030 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership cycle officially began on Thursday in Abuja.
At a c...
Federal University Lokoja Senate approves framework to appoint ‘Professor of Practice’
... as Vice Chancellor provides scorecard on industry link, infrastructural strides, academic reform
T...
Gas tanker explosion kills two, destroys properties on Lekki-Epe expressway
A gas tanker explosion in the early hours of Saturday claimed two lives along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The incident occur...
NWFL: Osun Babes declare Olowokere AWOL
The management of Osun Babes has stated that their Head Coach, Bankole Olowokere has left the club without the club's approval.
Olow...
Tears, tributes as family marks third anniversary of Pasuma’s late mother
Family members, friends and loved ones on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, came together in quiet reflection to mark the third anniver...
NPFL: Cash flow for Nasarawa United players, officials after emphatic win over Rivers United
Players and Officials of Nasawara United have been rewarded with the cash gesture of Six Million Naira following their big wi...
From the Gulf to the gulf: How the Iran conflict is straining Africa
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped a fifth of the world’s energy, sending a shockwave across the continent that is felt fr...
Abuja court orders status quo in ADC leadership dispute
An Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered all parties in a suit over the leadership crisis within the African Democrati...
Bandits attack Kwara community again, kill five forest guards
Bandits have killed five forest guards in a fresh attack on Nuku village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The attacke...
Two Nigerians nabbed in India over Cocaine trafficking operations
Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in separate incidents in India over alleged cocaine trafficking, authorities confirmed.
In...
NPFL: Deutsch retains hope of NPFL survival for Enyimba FC
Technical Adviser of Enyimba FC, Emmanuel Deutsch has expressed optimism of his side retaining will their top-flight status a...
Video: ISWAP ambush backfires as Nigerian troops neutralize 38 terrorists in Borno State
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI delivered a crushing blow to ISWAP insurgents during a fierce encounter in Borno State on Sat...
Eight killed as terrorists bomb vehicle, destroy key bridge in Niger State
Eight persons have been confirmed dead following a deadly explosion along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger S...
Benue rescues stranded students from Jos unrest
The Benue State Government has deployed a massive fleet of buses to evacuate its students caught in the ongoing unrest in Jos...
NPFL: Plateau United announces new venue for Ikorodu City Clash over security concerns
Plateau United have announced that their NPFL matchday 33 fixture against Ikorodu City will now be played at the Lafia City Stadium.
...
Politics: ADC distances itself from top politicians ahead of 2027 race
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims linking it to any specific political heavyweight ahead of the 2027 president...
“60 years of grace and growth” — Peju Ogunmola reflects on life at 60
Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has celebrated her 60th birthday with a touching message, opening up about her journey through ...
NWFL: “We are making things work”, Danjuma speaks on Nasarawa Amazons’ win over Dannaz Ladies
Coach Christopher Danjuma of Nasarawa Amazons has disclosed that his side's hard fought win over Dannaz Ladies was evidence o...
Seyi Law reveals how Tinubu rescued Nigeria from economic collapse
Popular comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, better known as Seyi Law, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, claiming the admin...
Troops repel attack, neutralise suspect in Kogi ambush
Troops of the 12 Brigade have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered arms during an ambush operation in Owara commun...
JAMB adjusts UTME morning arrival times
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially modified the arrival schedule for candidates participating in the...
Federal Government Opens Employment Opportunities For Technical Trainers At Federal Colleges Of Education
The Federal Ministry of Education @NigEducation is inviting qualified trainers to apply for roles of Technical Facilitators in the Fede...
Tension builds as AMVCA prepares to unveil 2026 nominees
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will unveil its 2026 nominees on Sunday, March 29, with actor Chimezie Imo hosting th...
NPFL: Finidi George reacts as Rivers United edge Kun Khalifat in six-goal thriller
Rivers United technical adviser George Finidi has admitted his side had to dig deep to secure a hard-fought victory over Kun Khalifat F...
Mercy Johnson Appointed As Special Adviser To Edo Governor
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Edo State Governor Mo...
Easter Break: Federal Government announces public holidays for 2026 celebrations
The Federal Government has officially cleared the way for a long holiday weekend by declaring Friday, April 3, and ...
Power boost looms as Adelabu promises major electricity improvement within weeks
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has hinted at brighter days for Nigeria’s power sector, saying electricity supply could improve in t...
Kunle Afolayan Partners With Benin Republic In Movie Productions & Development Of Film City
Veteran actor, producer and film director Kunle Afolayan has signed a historic partnership with Benin Republic's government-owned produ...
Edo police dismisses five officers over extortion, harassment, bust criminal syndicate
The Edo State Police Command has officially dismissed five operatives following a wave of public complaints regarding harassment, abduc...
Fear grips Woro as fresh explosion hits community
Panic swept through Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after a suspected bomb explosion struck on ...
Politics: Governor Bala denies rumor of defection from PDP
Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed speculation about his alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Pa...
Politics: APGA will endorse Tinubu as presidential candidate in 2027 – Soludo
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has confirmed that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA will endorse President Bola Ahmed T...
Living Faith Pastor Found Guilty Of Murder Sentenced To Death By Hanging In Uyo
Prince Emmanuel Umoh, a pastor at Living Faith Church, Ifa Ikot Ubo, has been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his landlord,...
Bella Shmurda: “I almost lost it all to the fast life”
Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda recently opened up about nearly going bankrupt after blowing his early fortune on a reckless, high-rolling...
UK raises Visa fees ahead of April 2026 rollout, Nigerians to pay more
The UK Home Office has announced a fresh increase in visa application fees across several categories, with the new rates set ...
Goliath is panicking: ADC slams ruling APC over Legal ‘harassment’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is firing back at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming the political gi...
Akande: Atiku destroyed PDP, shares same ideology with Tinubu
Laolu Akande, former media aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu share simil...
ICPC arraigns former ARMTI director over N120m “Self-Service” contract scandal
The ICPC has officially hauled a former top official at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ibi...
Nigeria books date with European giants in high-profile summer schedule
The Nigeria Super Eagles are gearing up for a high-profile summer of football as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confir...
UCL: Injury Concerns mount for Arsenal ahead of crucial tie against Sporting
At least five senior players of Arsenal FC were absent from training on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns ahead of a decisive week for th...
US deploys drones, troops to support Nigeria’s anti-militant fight
The United States has sent MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in the fight against Islamist militants, off...
NINE Natural ways to lower your cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in every human body. It’s not inherently bad, but like anything in life, having too...
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $48.5 Billion — Highest Level in 13 Years
Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves have hit a new high of $48.5 billion, the highest since May 2013.
This marks a significant miles...
Gunmen invade Akure poultry farm, kill owner and daughter, abduct three workers
Fear and grief swept through Igushi community on the outskirts of Akure, Ondo State capital, after suspected gunmen attacked ...
Politics: Fani-Kayode blasts ADC, says Nigeria’s opposition has collapsed
Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a credible opposition force, ...
Education: WAEC releases 2026 CB-WASSCE results
West African Examinations Council has officially released the results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certif...
“It is time for proactive leadership”, security outfit decries lack of response to bandit threat alerts in Kwara State
The Kwara South Security Joint Watch has taken a swipe at leaders in the district over what it described as a slow response to growing ...
Traditional Ruler Oba Kehinde Falodun Shot Dead in Ondo
Traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Ondo State, has been shot dead by gunmen.
The incident occ...
Federal Government tightens grip on vehicle importsThe Federal
The Federal Government has officially banned the importation of all vehicles, including used ones, that do not carry a valid ...
NPFL: Ogunbote cautions Plateau United against complacency after big win over Ikorodu City
Technical Adviser of Plateau United, Gbenga Ogunbote, has warned his players not to get carried away following their emphatic...
NPFL: Mangut urges calm as Nasarawa United struggle continues
Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has urged fans to remain patient despite the team’s recent struggles.
The S...
Simon, Adams on target as Super Eagles fly above Iran in Antalya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their evolution under Eric Chelle with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran in an internation...
EFL: Onyeka targets Hull City clash after Coventry’s big win
Nigerian midfielder, Frank Onyeka has said Coventry City are fully focused on their upcoming clash against Hull City.
Fran...
Motsepe welcomes corruption probe of CAF as Senegal–Morocco AFCON row heads to CAS
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has said he would welcome any investigation into alleged...
2Baba: Afrobeats is here to stay thanks to new generation of talent
Nigerian music icon Innocent "2Face" Idibia is brushing off claims that Afrobeats might soon lose its spark on the global sta...
ISWAP attack in Borno claims senior Army commander, others
Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province have reportedly killed a senior Nigerian Army officer, Brig.-Gen...
11 Killed, dozens of homes burnt as fresh communal clash rocks Nasarawa State
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of 11 residents following a renewed clash in Udege Development Area...
AMVCA snub sparks outrage as Lilian Afegbai blasts organisers, says “eat your award”
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has publicly taken a swipe at the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMV...
NYSC official lands in police net over death of corps member in Ogun State
Abass Olalekan, an official of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in Abeokuta, Ogun State has been apprehended following the ...
Degree alone won’t get you jobs anymore — Innovation minister tells students
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, has warned students that a university degree is no l...
Benue School expels 11 students after viral assault video sparks outrage
The management of Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Aliade, Benue State have dismissed 11 students following a disturbing assa...
NPFL: Ikorodu City star Arumala takes lead in top scorer race
Ikorodu City forward Joseph Arumala has emerged as the leading scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season.
Arumala fo...
NPFL: “We were not lucky”, Magin reacts to Tornadoes’ loss to Abia Warriors
Coach Mohammed Magin of Niger Tornadoes has blamed his side's defeat to Abia Warriors o profligacy.
The Ikon Allah fell to 2-1 defea...
Nigerian Navy Chief Of Operations, Rear Admiral Katagum, Dies In Egypt
Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, the Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, has passed away after a brief illness in Egypt, where h...
Serie A: Okoye relishes Udinese’s stunning San Siro triumph
Experienced Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has described Udinese Calcio’s emphatic 3-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro as a moment...
Team Nigeria targets more relay slots in Botswana as its National Trials begins Friday
Three more home-based athletes, Miracle Ezechukwu, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Rosemary Nwankwo, have bolstered the Nigerian continge...
Oyo police probe viral clip of man boasting over serial killings and political pies
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into a chilling viral video featuring a man identified a...
Thousands gather in Abuja as ADC convention begins amid venue controversy
No fewer than 3,000 delegates have converged in Abuja for the ongoing national convention of the African Democratic Congress.
Delega...
Bala-led ADC disqualifies aspirants over 55 years
Nafiu Bala Gombe, factional National Chairman of the ADC, says the party will stop anyone above 55 from contesting under its platform.
...
NDLEA busts N724.5m Cannabis haul bidden in beer trucks in Edo
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in Edo State have intercepted 7,245 kilograms of skunk cannabis...
Fela Kuti makes history with Rock and Roll hall of fame induction
Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall...
ICPC to arraign El-Rufai, others over alleged fraud, money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna S...
INEC boss under fire as Mahdi Shehu demands resignation over alleged bias
Activist Mahdi Shehu has called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ...
Davido signals shift to pure African sound in new music direction
Nigerian music star, Davido, has revealed plans to embrace a more authentic African sound in his future projects, moving away from West...
Shehu Sani predicts North will deliver “highest votes” for Tinubu in next election
Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has expressed firm confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure ...
NPFL: Aweroro targets away turnaround as Shooting Stars face Remo test
Technical adviser Nurudeen Aweroro has vowed to improve Shooting Stars’ struggles in away fixtures after a poor run on the road.
The...
Dele Momodu Says Work Is Going On Behind The Scenes To Resolve Davido & Sophia Child Custody Dispute
Dele Momodu has revealed that efforts are ongoing behind the scenes to amicably resolve the child custody dispute between Afrobeats sta...
Iyabo Ojo speaks out on renewed rift between Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has opened up about the latest tension between colleagues Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele, expre...
Senate gives nod to Tinubu’s $6bn external loan plan
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure external loans totalling $6 billion.
The approval came just hours ...
Yagba East council boss pays courtesy visit to Olu-Igbagun
The Executive Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Joshua Dare Monday, alongside the Member representing Ya...
Unijos shuts hostels and orders immediate evacuation amid Plateau unrest
The University of Jos has taken the drastic step of shutting down its student hostels and ordering an immediate evacuation as...
Kwara to host 8th Sports Festival before end of 2026
The Kwara State Sports Commission has announced plans to stage the 8th edition of the State Sports Festival before the end of 2026.
...
2027: Ortom dispels senatorial ambition rumours
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has firmly denied speculations linking him to any political contest in the 2027 ge...
The Oslo breakthrough: A new chapter in the global search for HIV cure
In a stunning twist of fate, a 63-year-old Norwegian man has become the latest person in the world to be effectively cured of...
“No chance against a strong and physical Nigeria side”, Iran coach reacts after friendly defeat
Head Coach of Iran national football team, Amir Ghalenoei has admitted that the Super Eagles were too strong for his side in ...
Mikel Obi blasts Enzo Fernandez: “No player is bigger than the club”
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has slammed Enzo Fernandez for his lack of leadership and "disrespectful" comments following the team’s C...