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ASUU Imo State University begins indefinite strike over unfulfilled 2025 agreement
By Afolabi Mustapha
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU at Imo State University, IMSU, Owerri, has officially l...
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 ...
13 states, clubs set for 4th Monimak Softball Championship in Ilorin
By Michael Odetunde
No fewer than 13 states and clubs will compete in the 4th edition of the Monimak Softball Championship in Ilorin...
World Athletics releases entry standards for Beijing 2027 championships
World Athletics has officially unveiled the qualification standards for the 2027 World Athletics Championships scheduled to t...
Boko Haram landmine blast kills 20 loggers, farmers in Borno State
No fewer than 20 people, including fish farmers and wood loggers, have been killed in a fresh Boko Haram attack on Hambagda, a communit...
NPFL: Ranchers Bees appoint Usman Abd’Allah as Head Coach
Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side, Ranchers Bees have announced the appointment of experienced tactic...
158 days in the dark: NDC makes urgent demand to Governor AbdulRazaq rescue 176 abducted women and children in Kwara community
The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress is demanding immediate intervention from Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to ...
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Banky W open up on battling deep addictions
Popular media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his long struggle with smoking addiction and his eventual victory over ...
Man cuts off own finger over N80m promise
A young man in Kano State has reportedly cut off one of his fingers after allegedly being promised N80 million to provide a b...
Peller rejects DStv offer to broadcast wedding
Popular Nigerian streamer and content creator Peller has claimed he turned down an alleged offer from DStv to broad...
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...
Kwara assembly declares two lawmakers’ seats vacant over defection
The Kwara State House of Assembly has officially declared the seats of two members vacant following their switch from the All...
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 ...
Nigerian Army air component decimates over 30 ISWAP fighters in Lake Chad precision strikes
The Nigerian military’s Operation HADIN KAI recently took out over 30 ISWAP terrorists during a series of intense air interdi...
NECO rejects “Miracle Centre” label on kidnapped Kogi school
The National Examinations Council has strongly dismissed claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Kogi State, is a "miracle c...
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: Coach Dogo calls for patience as Niger Tornadoes commence rebuilding process
Niger Tornadoes Technical Adviser, Kabiru Dogo, has urged the club's supporters to temper their expectations ahead of the 202...
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...
Nigerian Tiktoker Peller proposes to lover Jarvis amid pregnancy rumours
Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has proposed to his girlfriend, Jarvis, amid o...
Tragedy in Bauchi as NDLEA operative stabbed to death during drug raid
A routine anti-narcotics operation in Bauchi State turned fatal on Tuesday when a suspect fatally stabbed an officer with the National ...
Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana athletes set for Dynamic Athletics Meet in August
Athletes from Benin, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and host nation Nigeria are gearing up for the highly anticipated Dynamic Athletics Mee...
68 Passengers escape unhurt as Enugu Air aircraft overshoots runway at Benin airport
No fewer than 68 passengers escaped unhurt after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport on Thursday.
The aircraft, ...
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...
EFCC boss Olukoyede issues red cards to vote buying ahead of 2027 polls
The head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to reject vote buying and...
Igboho gives Fulani leaders two-hour ultimatum over alleged killing of kidnapped pregnant woman
Igboho gives Fulani leaders two-hour ultimatum over alleged killing of kidnapped pregnant woman
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboh...
2027: APC settles for Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate
The National Working Committee, NWC of the All Progressives Congress, APC, alongside top party leaders have settled for Vice President ...
NYSC overhaul: Shehu Sani kicks against replacing military leadership with civilians
NYSC overhaul: Shehu Sani kicks against replacing military leadership with civilians
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, argu...
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...
Ahmed Musa commends Kano Pillars fans, officials for retaining NPFL status, assures stronger team next season
By Michael Odetunde
The General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa MON, OON, has commended the management, staff, pla...
CAN declares June 14 ‘Black Sunday’ nationwide over terrorist attacks, insecurity
The Christian Association of Nigeria has designated Sunday, June 14, 2026, as a nationwide "Black Sunday" to honor victims of terrorist...
Gombe United announces Eddy Dombraye as new technical adviser
By Michael Odetunde
Gombe United Football Club has announced key appointments to its technical crew ahead of the new season.
In a...
FIFA World Cup: Morocco rally past stubborn Haiti to book knockout round 32 berth
Atlas Lions of Morocco secured their place in the Round of 32 after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Haiti 4-2 in an entertainin...
Sports Commission inaugurates boards of Nigeria para sports federations
The National Sports Commission has successfully conducted elections and inaugurated the boards of Nigeria Para Sports Federations with ...
Jude Okoye rejects royalty diversion claims amid ongoing legal tussle with Peter,
Veteran music executive Jude Okoye has strongly denied allegations of financial mismanagement and royalty diversion brought a...
CJN bans use of ‘Barrister’ title in official Supreme Court dealings
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to immediately stop using the ...
Police arrest five suspects of processing, selling meat from dead cattle in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five persons suspected of processing and distributing meat from dead cattle for sale to uns...
Gaa Akanbi FC stage a dramatic comeback to win 2026 AMAPRO Football Championship
Gaa Akanbi FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 Amapro Football Championship after defeating Dickalo FA 4-3 on penaltie...
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...
“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 ...
Governor Abiodun pledges two million votes for Tinubu, says Ogun APC ready for 2027
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC is fully prepared for the 2027...
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...
ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unimplemented agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has threatened to shut down academic activities in public universities across ...
Dangote moves into crude production as testing nears completion
Dangote Group has announced plans to begin large-scale crude oil production in the coming weeks through its upstream assets.
...
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...
Kano 2027: Governor Yusuf retains Murtala Garo as 2027 running mate
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially declared his Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Galadima Garo, as his running m...
Bello backs Leke Abejide of ADC for third term as Kogi Rep member
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, has called on voters in Yagba Federal Constituency to re-elect thei...
Emir of Argungu urges subjects to legally acquire weapons for self-defense
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has strongly urged the people of his domain to legally acquire weapons to defend the...
Jigawa State Polytechnic honours staff member for rejecting ₦1 Million bribe
The Governing Council of Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, has highly commended a staff member, Mr. Shamsuddeen Hussaini, for showing ex...
Oyo State Government Suspends Crown FC management after dismal NNL season
The Oyo State Government has suspended the management and technical crew of Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso with immediate effect.
A...
Peller drags parents over conduct at his wedding
Nigerian streamer, Peller, has expressed frustration with his parents for attending his wedding ceremony with their respective partners...
ABSU begins screening first-class graduates for Governor Otti’s automatic job offer
The management of Abia State University, Uturu, has officially started screening first-class graduates for the automatic employment sch...
Lagos govt urges celebrities, influencers to stop patronising ‘Agberos’
The Lagos State Government has appealed to celebrities, social media influencers and members of the public to desist from actions that ...
Cross River local government workers protest 11-month unpaid salaries in Calabar
Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State staged a peaceful protest in Calabar on Wednesday to demand 11 m...
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...
NFF lauds FG on inauguration of Nigeria Anti-Doping Board, congratulates Illo
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended the Federal Government on Thursday’s inauguration of the Technical Board of the...
“They will arrest us”: Portable explains why he is afraid to condemn insecurity
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has stated that he cannot openly condemn the insecurity in Ni...
NPFL: Kwara United escape relegation despite heavy defeat to Bayelsa United
Kwara United suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Bayelsa United in their final game of the Nigeria Premier Football League season pl...
“I would have jumped”, Davido recalls first fame scandal
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about one of the most difficult moments of his early career...
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...
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...
Bayelsa Queens set to part ways with coach Whyte Ogbonda after missing out on NWFL title
Bayelsa Queens are ready to part ways with their head coach, Whyte Ogbonda. The club management is preparing to let him go after a full...
Senator Sadiq welcomes rescue of Woro abduction victims
By Michael Odetunde.
Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Sadiq Suleiman Umar, has welcomed the rescue of victims a...
NNL sets October 31 as kickoff date for 2026/27 season
The Nigeria National League, NNL has announced October 31, 2026, as the proposed kickoff date for the 2026/2027 lea...
Rivers State University bans student driving after tragic campus fatality
The management of Rivers State University has banned undergraduate students from driving personal vehicles on campus between ...
Gov. Makinde denies Oriire school abduction allegation, inaugurates judicial inquiry
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed allegations that he orchestrated the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local...
Governor Alia approves N378bn National Food City project in Benue State
The Benue State Government has approved an investment agreement worth approximately N378 billion for the establishment of the...
Gbajabiamila sues PFIPC DG Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matth...
176 abducted Kaiama residents regain freedom
The Kwara State Government has announced the release of 176 persons abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and N...
Big Brother Naija disqualifies housemate Nomy
The 27-year-old Big Brother Naija reality star, Whitney Chukwu widely known as Nomy, has been abruptly ejected from the season 11 house...
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...
Kano NDC crisis: Kwankwaso threatens exit over swapped candidates
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has threatened to dump the Nigeria Democratic Congress after several of his faction's c...
Igbagun Community felicitates Leke Abejide on APC primary victory
By Micheal Odetunde
The Igbagun community has congratulated Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, the Asiwaju of Yagba Land, on...
Hamzat names Obanikoro as campaign DG for 2027 Lagos Guber race
The All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State election, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed former M...
Oyo State conducts mandatory 2026 confirmation exam for junior public servants
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has successfully organized the 2026 edition of the manda...
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...
Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for support over disturbing health crisis
Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to the public for financial assistance as she battles an undisclosed illness.
In a...
EPL: Ola Aina resumes Nottingham Forest training ahead of Bournemouth clash
Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira has disclosed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has resumed training with the team ahead o...
Peter Okoye alleges Jude file fresh suit to stop him from performing Psquare songs
Singer Peter Okoye has alleged that his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has filed another legal action aimed at preventin...
Court adjourns Yahaya Bello case to May 6
Proceedings in the case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, were on Thursday adjourned till May 6, 2026, by E...
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...
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 ...
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...
CAF team concludes inspection of Nigeria’s facilities for General Assembly, 2026 Awards
A five-man team from the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday concluded its inspection of facilities put forward by Nigeria to ...
Big Brother Naija Season 11: 16 housemates face possible eviction in week three
The third-week eviction list has been released by the organisers following the announcement of the beneficiaries of the week’...
Gov AbdulRazaq, Emir of Ilorin, Dikko, Gusau, Elegbeleye, Araba, Elemona, others to grace Kwara United book launch on Thursday
The history, evolution and enduring legacy of Kwara United Football Club will take centre stage tomorrow Thursday, August 27,...
Oyo confirms five Lassa Fever cases, one death
The Oyo State Government on Friday confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with one death recorded in the state.
The governme...
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 ...
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...
“No game aside money”: Toke Makinwa slams Nigerian men over low emotional intelligence
Popular media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked intense conversations across social media platforms after sharing her candid views o...
Jarvis sets the record straight on viral wedding phrase controversy
Popular content creator Jarvis has publicly cleared up the online confusion surrounding a viral moment from her traditional wedding to ...
NDLEA arrests 47 suspected drug dealers, seizes over 541kg of narcotics in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested no fewer than 47 suspected drug trafficke...
Ndidi, Iheanacho used ‘Juju Cream’ on injuries at Leicester – Vardy reveals
By Michael Odetunde
Former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has revealed that Nigerian teammates Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanac...
Wike bans car racing in FCT residential areas
Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed the territory's traffic authorities to stop car racing in residential ...
Nigeria, Netherlands sign new Trade Facilitation agreement
Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a new trade facilitation agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, ...
Whitemoney laments Lagos dating culture as he seeks a wife
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has revealed that Nigeria's daunting dating culture i...
Nigeria, UNESCO partner to boost female teachers via mobile learning
Nigeria's Federal Government has teamed up with UNESCO-IICBA and the Pan-African University to roll out a mobile learning initiative de...
Kwara 2027: PDP picks Reverend Fawenu as deputy governorship candidate
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has officially unveiled Reverend Cornelius Fawenu as its deputy gover...
Julius Malema sentenced to five years over gun incident
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing an assault rifle at a ral...
Army neutralizes IED threats and repels terrorists in Borno State
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized several IED threats and repelled terrorist insurgents across Born...