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Tucano Jets: Govt Needs to Correctly Identify Terrorists – Laolu Akande
Former presidential aide and respected public affairs commentator, Laolu Akande, has called on the Nigerian military to take…
Despite Clearing $3.4bn COVID-19 Loan, Nigeria Still Owes IMF N190bn
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Thursday that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion COVID-19 financial…
Economic Reforms to Save, Not Punish Nigerians – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has addressed concerns over recent government policies, emphasizing that the ongoing economic reforms are designed…
Amotekun Nabs Drug Kingpin in Ogun Market Bust
Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network, known locally as the Amotekun Corps, have apprehended a man suspected…
Tinubu’s Peaceful Visit Shows Anambra is Safe – Police
The Nigeria Police Command in Anambra has noted that President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the state went…
Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager, EeZeeTee, Granted ₦20m Bail
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to Ezekiel Onyedikachi, widely known as EeZeeTee, in a…
Oyo Kicks Off Demolition of Shanties, Unapproved Structures
The Oyo State Government has started pulling down illegal structures and makeshift settlements at several locations across Ibadan,…
Kogi JSC Forces Judge Into Retirement, Suspends Magistrate Over Misconduct
Kogi State Judicial Service Commission has removed a judge from office and suspended a magistrate following findings of…
Olubadan Suspends Two Chiefs Over Land Dispute Allegations
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has taken decisive action by suspending two family chiefs, known…
No Decision Yet on LP, PDP Disagreements – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to media reports regarding the ongoing dispute within the Labour…
Tinubu Congratulates New Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Tinubu has extended a heartfelt congratulatory message to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his election…
JAMB to Release 2025 UTME Results Today
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is preparing to release the long-awaited results of the 2025 Unified…
Man United to Face Tottenham in Europa League Final
Man United to face Tottenham Hotspur in what promises to be a dramatic UEFA Europa League final, following…
UECL: Chelsea Cruise Past Djurgarden to Book Spot in Conference League Final
Chelsea advanced to the UEFA Conference League final after securing a 1-0 win against Swedish side Djurgarden at…
Foreign Herdsmen Responsible for Killings in Benue, Plateau — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has pointed to the infiltration of foreign herders as the main cause of recent deadly…
Senate Approves Final Two Tax Reform Bills
The Senate on Thursday concluded its review and approval of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills by…
Reps Urge FG to Build More NYSC Camps, Upgrade Existing Ones
The House of Representatives has requested that the Federal Government construct more permanent orientation camps for the National…
I Won’t Resign Over Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Claim – Akpabio Insists
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly stated that he will not resign from his position following sexual…
Kano Government Places Ban on Live Political Broadcasts, Restricts Media Questions
The Kano State government has introduced a sweeping ban on live political programmes across television and radio stations…
Pope Leo XIV Expected to Continue Francis’ Legacy — Says Lagos Catholic Archdiocese
The Director of Social Communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godono, has said that…
All You Need to Know About Robert Francis Prevost, The First American Pope (FULL BIOGRAPHY)
On May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, as Robert Francis Prevost made history by…
BREAKING: American Robert Francis Emerges New Pope
Robert Francis Prevost made history on Thursday by becoming the first American ever to be elected pope, taking…
Tariff Hike: Nigeria’s Internet Users Decline – Report
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is seeing a shift as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows a…
Resolve Issues in Your Small Party Before Aspiring to be President – Akpabio tells Obi
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has advised Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to focus…
Tinubu Bags Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State
President Bola Tinubu has been honored with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Dike si mba Anambra’ by the…
Bill Gates to Give Away 99% of His Fortune
Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, revealed his ambitious plan to donate almost all of his $200…
BREAKING: New Pope Elected as White Smoke Rises
White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, marking the successful election of a…
Three Katsina PDP Reps Defect to APC
Three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, originally elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
More Lawyers Join Nnamdi Kanu’s Defense Team as Trial Heats Up
More senior and experienced legal experts have officially joined the legal defense team of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained…
Warri Refinery Shuts Down as Staff Begin Indefinite Strike
Protesting support staff at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) in Delta State have shut down the…
Benue: Traditional Ruler, Farmer Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack in Otukpo
The District Head of Odugbeho in Agatu Local Government Area, Chief Anthony Adejoh, has been confirmed dead following…
Black Smoke Again from Sistine Chapel as Cardinals Continue Pope Selection Process
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for the second time on Thursday morning, signaling…
Soludo is Competent, Tinubu Commends Anambra Governor
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for what he described as strong leadership and major…
Fight Against Poverty Must Begin at the Grassroots — Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that meaningful progress in the fight against…
EFCC Nabs Former Jigawa Lawmaker Muhammad Kazaure in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former House of Representatives member, Muhammad Gudaji Kazaure, into…
Police Treated Me as Suspect After Reporting Robbery – Nigerian Gospel Singer
UK-based Nigerian gospel singer and broadcaster Muyiwa Olarewaju has shared a disturbing experience involving law enforcement following a…
Tinubu Arrives Anambra on Official Tour, to Unveil New Projects
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Anambra State on Thursday, May 8, 2025, as part of an official visit…
Soldiers, Terrorists Die in Battle Over Borno Community
A renewed Boko Haram raid in Borno State has claimed the lives of a Nigerian Army captain and…
One-Party State Dangerous for Nigeria – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concern over Nigeria’s political direction, warning that the country may face serious…
PSG Beat Arsenal 3-1 on Aggregate to Reach Champions League Final
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a spot in the Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg…
Naira Hits New Low, Drops to N1,625 Per Dollar
The naira recorded the steepest drop against the US dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, May 7,…
Fraud Allegation Against NELFund Has Undermined Public Trust – Sawyerr
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), Akintunde Sawyerr, has expressed concerns over the negative…
Police Demotes Sergeant in Imo for Misconduct, Reprimands Two Inspectors
Imo State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against three officers after a disturbing video surfaced showing one…
‘Political Hallucinations’ – Presidency Dismisses Coalition Talks
The presidency has strongly denied growing reports that opposition parties are forming a new coalition aimed at challenging…
Suspension: Arrest Abure Now For Impersonation – Otti tells IGP
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has strongly reacted to reports of his suspension from the Labour Party (LP),…
60,000 Nigerian Teachers Set to Make History with Record-Breaking Gathering in Lagos
More than 60,000 educators from across Nigeria are expected to converge on Lagos this September in what could…
Ondo: Self-Proclaimed Monarch, Four Others Nabbed Over Illegal Installation
Self-acclaimed traditional ruler Adekolajo Aladeseyi has landed in police custody along with four others following an alleged illegal…
Alausa Inks Landmark Deal to Deliver Power to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
In a decisive move to end persistent power outages in federal tertiary institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education,…
Bello Turji on the Run as Military Eliminates Several Terror Commanders — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has revealed that wanted terrorist leader Bello Turji is currently fleeing military…
“I’m Broke, Yet Accused of Money Laundering” – VeryDarkMan Speaks After EFCC Release
Popular social activist Martins Otse, better known online as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has finally broken his silence following his…
Student Loan: NELFUND CEO Warns Tertiary Institutions Over Illegal Extra Charges
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a strong warning to tertiary institutions across the country, cautioning…
Fire Destroys Staff Quarters at Ibadan Polytechnic, Millions Lost in Midnight Blaze
Property worth millions of naira has been lost following a major fire that tore through part of the…
JUST IN: EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan After Detention
Social media figure Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been released from the custody of the Economic…
BREAKING: Labour Party Suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, Others Indefinitely
The Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including the sitting Governor of Abia…
JUST IN: Lagos Council Chairman Collapses at APC Meeting
The Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area in Lagos, Kolade Alabi, collapsed unexpectedly during an All Progressives Congress…
Kidnapping: Police Rescue PDP Chairman, 36 Others in Edo
The Police Command in Edo State has successfully rescued 37 kidnapped victims, including the Chairman of the Peoples…
EFCC Drops Mercy Chinwo’s Name from Charges Against EeZeeTee
In a dramatic twist in the ongoing legal case involving gospel music promoter Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as…
Panic as Fuel Tanker Falls on Asaba-Onitsha Road
Residents and commuters deserted the Asaba-Onitsha expressway Tuesday evening following a terrifying incident involving a fuel tanker that…
JUST IN: Labour Party Issues Ultimatum to Julius Abure Over Leadership Dispute
The crisis within the Labour Party has taken a new turn as a fresh wave of internal disagreements…
JUST IN: NNPP Senator Officially Joins APC
Senator Kawu Sumaila has officially left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and joined the All Progressives Congress…
BREAKING: “I Was Deceived” – Atiku Isah Retracts Allegations, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu
Comrade Atiku Isah, in a lengthy public statement on Facebook, formally apologized to Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of…
What to Know About India’s Airstrikes on Pakistan, Kashmir
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, India has launched a series of airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir,…
Cardinals Convene in Vatican to Select New Pope as Conclave Begins
The Vatican has begun its process to elect a new Pope today, May 7, 2025. Following the death…
Nigeria First Policy: Swap Your Escalade For Made-in-Nigeria Vehicle – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example in implementing the new…
Another US Warplane Crashes Off Aircraft Carrier Into Red Sea
Another US warplane has plunged into the Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on the USS Harry…
VDM Still in Custody Despite Bail, Not Told Why He Was Arrested — Lawyers
The legal team of social media personality Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has raised serious concerns…
Insecurity: Nigerians Will Revolt If Government Fails to Act, Lawmakers Warn
The House of Representatives yesterday issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, stating that Nigerians may soon…
India Launches Strikes on Pakistan After Kashmir Tourist Attack
India launched military operations against Pakistan early Wednesday in response to a deadly attack that killed 26 Indian…
NSCDC Deploys Over 1,500 Officers Ahead of President Tinubu’s Visit to Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed a total of 1,531 officers across Anambra State…
Why Wigwe’s Helicopter Crashed — US Report
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into the helicopter crash that killed…
Aiyedatiwa Rejects Claims of Forcing Cocoa Farmers Off Ondo Farmland for Private Firm
The Ondo State Government has denied claims made by cocoa farmers in Odigbo Local Government Area that it…
FG Begins Overhaul of NYSC Scheme, Plans Teachers’, Medical Corps
The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at revamping the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), a…
We Don’t Want a One-Party Nigeria, We Just Want to Win — Governor Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made it clear that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is…
Inter Beat Barcelona 4-3 in Extra-Time to Reach Champions League Final
Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday night in what many fans and…
APC Might Take in Kwankwaso to Save His Political Future – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has shared that the party may…
Benue Assembly Dares NASS, Says Its Leadership Won’t Honour Invitation
Benue State House of Assembly has strongly rejected an invitation from the House of Representatives, saying the request…
EFCC Grants Bail to VeryDarkMan Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released Martins Vincent Otse, known on social media as VeryDarkMan,…
I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Coalition Will Challenge APC in 2027 – Atiku Insists
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cleared the air about rumors…
UTME Mass Failure Shows Exam Reforms Are Working — Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has stated that the high failure rate in the 2025 Unified…
Ganduje Welcomes Edo Assembly Speaker, Other PDP Leaders into APC
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has received a wave of new…
Nnamdi Kanu Founder of Eastern Security Network – Witness
A witness in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…
Judge Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s In-Law From Courtroom
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja took firm action on Tuesday, ordering Favour Kanu,…
IPOB Slams Prosecution, Media Over “False” Report on Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have raised strong concerns over recent developments in the trial of their…
Jihadist Attack in Niger Claims Lives of 10 Soldiers
An attack attributed to suspected jihadist fighters has left 10 soldiers dead in Niger, according to reports from…
Ndume Backs Tinubu’s Foreign Goods Ban, Says It Will Boost Local Industry and Jobs
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has given his support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
JUST IN: Tinubu Meets Delta Governor
President Bola Tinubu met with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday,…
Police Distribute N20.12 Billion to Widows of 7,076 Slain Officers
The Oyo State Police Command, on Tuesday, presented cheques totaling N20.12 billion to 7,076 widows of slain police…
Senate Forms 18-Member Committee to Monitor Rivers Sole Administrator
The Senate has announced the creation of a special committee made up of 18 members to oversee the…
25 Killed as Bandits, Vigilantes Engage in Deadly Gun Battle in Bauchi Forest
At least 25 people lost their lives in a violent clash between suspected bandits and local vigilante groups…
Delta Speaker, 21 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC
Twenty-two members of the Delta State House of Assembly, including the current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, have…
VeryDarkMan: Stop Speculating, Allow Us Do Our Job — EFCC tells Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan,…
Poor UTME Results Show Nigeria’s Failing Education System — Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced serious concerns about the…
Major Marketers, Not New NNPC Board, Frustrating My Refinery — Dangote
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stated clearly that the difficulties surrounding his $20 billion refinery…
EFCC Arrests 35 Internet Fraudsters in Edo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 35 young men in Auchi, Edo State,…
Hajj 2025: Kaduna to Begin Airlifting Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on May 14
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has officially confirmed that the airlift of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj…
NIMC Unveils New NIN Verification Service
The Federal Government has given the green light to a new identity verification platform developed by the National…
Over 8,000 Terrorists, Bandits Killed Under Tinubu – Defence Minister
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that over 8,000 terrorists and bandits were killed…
EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu is Driving NNPCL Investigations, Reforms
There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the driving force behind the ongoing investigations of…
2027: Peter Obi Running as VP Could Be His Greatest Political Mistake – Presidency
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has warned Labour Party Peter Obi that agreeing to run…
Man Utd Under Pressure to Win Europa League, Says Amorim
Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim has stressed the immense responsibility resting on his team to secure the Europa…