Unconfirmed number of persons have been reported killed after unknown gunmen attacked Afor Market Junction in the Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday. Residents described scenes of panic and chaos as…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiandeye, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots recuperating at the…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Prima Dharma Center, Dr Mohammed Bashir Danmallam, has unveiled two advanced laser machines aimed at transforming dermatological treatment in Nigeria and across Africa. He disclosed this…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Sunday night received the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor…
African University of Science and Technology has secured preliminary approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence undergraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Nursing and Cybersecurity. The institution’s…
A retired director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, has said public perception that diplomats are wealthy personnel was far from the truth, insisting however that their entitlements were inadequate and did…
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aso on Saturday inaugurated Ambassador Peter Yilbiem Emmanuel as its 26th national president. The event took place during the organisation’s 2025 convention, investiture and 25th anniversary celebration…
The managing director and chief executive officer of Prima Dharma Centre, Dr Mohammed Bashir Danmallam, has unveiled two advanced laser machines aimed at transforming dermatological treatment in Nigeria and Africa. He disclosed this during…
A businessman and philanthropist, Idris Kashim Hussein has visited Dekina local government area of Kogi State and inaugurated some community projects. He also kicked off new ones at separate evente that were attended by traditional rulers.…
The Pentagon’s push to militarise outer space through the ambitious Golden Dome missile-defence project is already creating financial shockwaves across the United States and its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies. Announced…
The Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Sani Hanga, has revealed that themajority of National Assembly members may vote against State Police proposal during the scheduled voting on the constitution amendment exercise.…
Residents of Gatawa Village in Sabon Birnin local government area of Sokoto State have confirmed a bandits attack in their community resulting in the death of five persons. Apart from the five people killed in the early morning attack, one…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nigerian Government have separately condemned the coup attempt in Benin Republic, which has been reportedly thwarted by loyal troops in the West African country on Sunday,…
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on Ndigbo in Nigeria and across the Diaspora to return home for the Christmas celebrations, assuring them of safety and peace across the South-East during the Yuletide. In a…
France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s firm solidarity with Nigeria as the nation confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North. In a statement on his X handle…
A United States Congressional delegation has visited Nigeria on a fact-finding mission following insecurity reports and claims of genocide against Christians in the country, a development that led to the re-designation of Nigeria as a…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has felicitated with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on the 10th year anniversary on the throne. Alaafin, in a statement on Sunday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye…
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead after a massive fire tore through a popular nightclub in India’s coastal state of Goa, Saturday night. The inferno, which engulfed the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub near a major beach hub, is…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced new dates for its much-anticipated National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, moving them from December 15–16 to December 18–19, 2025. The adjustment was contained in…
Incumbent national secretary of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu, has been elected as president of the body. The election which took place on Saturday December 6, 2025, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin…
The 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to offset the National Examinations Council (NECO) fees for 148 inmates in correctional centres across Anambra State. Obi made the commitment after receiving a…
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command attached to the Electronic Central Motor Registry (ECMR) and Special Operations and Intelligence Team (SOIT), have arrested three suspected car thieves in Port Harcourt. The suspects, Christian…
The Benin Republic has stated that President Patrice Talon is safe, and the army is regaining control after a group of soldiers announced a coup and attempted to oust the president on Sunday. The group, which called itself the Military…
The Imo State Police Command has declared a hotelier, one Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, wanted after several decomposed and mutilated corpses were discovered at his commercial morgue. Police carried out the raid following increased cases of…
A group of military personnel on Sunday announced the sack of President Patrice Talon in Benin Republic. Talon is due to step down April 2026 after 10 years in power. The personnel who identified themselves as the “Military Committee for…
Kevin Durant became just the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points during the Houston Rockets’ 117-98 win against the Phoenix Suns. The 37-year-old started the game needing just four points to hit the milestone and…
Carlo Ancelotti says he doesn’t “owe” anyone a place in his Brazil 2026 World Cup squad after once again being asked about Santos star Neymar’s prospects. The Brazil icon has repeatedly been left out of recent national squads due to injury…
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he will be “good to go” for the third Ashes Test against England after missing the first two with injury. Fast bowler Cummins missed his side’s victory in Perth and the ongoing day-night match in Brisbane…
Sokoto state male and female handball teams impressive feat at the just concluded second phase of the Ardova National Handball Premier League, has earned the two teams a whopping cash prize of three million naira. The male, Rima Strikers…
Mercedes’ George Russell showed that the title rivals might not have the stage to themselves at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the fastest time in final practice. Russell headed championship leader Lando Norris’ McLaren and…