Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retract the ambassadorial nomination list submitted to the Senate, alleging that the selection process violates the Federal Character…
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet crashed on Saturday evening near Karabonde in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, according to early reports from the scene. Local sources,…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has initiated a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, following allegations of sexual harassment she leveled against him earlier in the…
Nigerian singer Shola Allyson has clarified the long-debated reason behind her decision not to mention the name of Jesus in her music, stating that her artistic choices are rooted in…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has commended local communities for engaging in peace agreements with bandits, noting that the initiative is beginning to deliver tangible improvements in security across the…
The federal government has approved ₦185 billion to settle longstanding debts owed to natural gas producers, a move aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s power sector and addressing chronic electricity shortages. The…
Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has pledged to bring an end to the shedding of innocent blood in the country. Musa made the declaration during…
Reality TV star Tacha has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding a popular online vendor who declined a blood transfusion while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, even after social…
The European Union has issued a €120 million fine against Elon Musk’s social media platform X for violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), marking the first major enforcement action…
Eight staff members of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) have been freed by Burkina Faso’s military authorities after being detained for several months on accusations of espionage, the organisation…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction of an 8-year-old girl in Maiduguri, with investigators revealing that the girl’s uncle masterminded the crime.…
US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Somali immigrants, claiming they have “destroyed Minnesota” and “destroyed our country,” drawing widespread criticism over his inflammatory remarks toward migrant communities.…
Microsoft is under scrutiny in the European Union after a formal complaint alleged that the company stored data on Palestinians, which was reportedly used by the Israeli military for surveillance.…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, as a non-career ambassador. Other notable nominees include…
The United States has contributed $5 million to UNICEF to support urgent humanitarian efforts in Nigeria’s North-West, where acute malnutrition among children remains a critical concern. According to a statement…
A U.S. woman who accused former UFC champion Conor McGregor of s£xual assault at a 2023 NBA game has voluntarily withdrawn her lawsuit against the Irish mixed martial arts star.…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has formally renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace in his honour, a move that comes after the government took control of the agency…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced another reduction in the pump price of premium motor spirit, marking the second downward adjustment in less than a week. A…
The Abia and Imo State Governments have launched a coordinated security operation to tackle escalating criminal activities on the Aba–Owerri expressway, a critical route linking both states. The initiative follows…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has firmly opposed any form of negotiation or ransom payment to terrorists, warning that such practices only reinforce criminal organisations and deepen the…
The widow of the late singer Mohbad, Wunmi, has issued a fresh update on the ongoing legal battle over the paternity of her son, Liam, following renewed pressure from her…
Meta has started taking down accounts belonging to Australian users under the age of 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads ahead of the country’s new social media age-restriction law. The…
Isapa, a community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, faces renewed threats from armed bandits who kidnapped 10 residents on November 25, 2025. The criminals have issued a…
Nigerian comedian and content creator Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has officially confirmed that his marriage to Ciana Chapman has ended. Speaking during a recent TikTok live session, the…
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted sections of a new United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while dismissing other elements…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Ningi Local Government Area, recovering a significant quantity of illegal substances valued at more than ₦12 million. The…
Nigerian music star 2Face Idibia has raised alarms among fans and colleagues after sharing a distressing message on Instagram, amid ongoing tensions with his wife, Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.…
Media mogul and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the only opposition figure currently demonstrating the capacity to mount a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a major adjustment to its cash policy, scrapping all restrictions on cash deposits and significantly increasing withdrawal allowances for individuals and businesses. The…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has prompted widespread concern after posting a brief cry for help amid an ongoing dispute involving his wife and Edo State…
Published: December 3, 2025 | By Francis Ugwu President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister, pending Senate approval, in a move that has generated…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a strict enforcement operation targeting officers who provide security or escort services for Very Important Persons (VIPs), describing such duties as illegal under…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step toward creating a unified national emergency response system, passing the National Emergency Toll Service (NETS) Establishment Bill 2025 at its second reading.…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow is fully prepared to respond militarily if European nations decide to initiate conflict with Russia. The statement came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has been granted bail on self-recognition by Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The court also cautioned him against…
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has cancelled this year’s highly anticipated TOE All-White Party following the tragic deaths of six employees in the September fire…
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, known across political circles as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Osun State ahead of the August 8, 2026 election. His victory…
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has reacted angrily to Netflix’s sudden rollout of a new four-part documentary about his life, titled The Reckoning, scheduled to premiere on December 2. In…
Professor Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, a distinguished historian, educator, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has passed away at the age of 64 following a brief…
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reportedly reached an agreement on a 40 percent salary increase for academic staff, alongside additional allowances, in a…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reportedly gearing up for a prolonged guerrilla campaign and widespread disruption should the United States attempt a ground invasion to remove him from power, according…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against travelling without official approval, stressing that unauthorised journeys can expose them to…
Nigerian entertainer Annie Idibia has taken to Instagram to post a series of cryptic messages, following videos that captured a public dispute between her ex-husband, Tuface Idibia, and his new…
Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji has been appointed as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), marking the first time a woman has held the…
Nigerian social critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has identified education as the “only solution” to the country’s ongoing terrorism challenges, particularly in the northern region. In…
Nestlé is under intense international scrutiny after a Swiss watchdog accused the company of adding sugar to its Cerelac baby cereals sold across Africa, while the same products in Europe…
The Nigerian Senate is facing fierce criticism over its plan to increase taxes on soft drinks, with economists, industry experts, and citizens warning that the move could deepen economic hardship.…
Reality TV star and actress Liquorose has opened up about the inspiration behind her famous stage name, her strong family connections, and her aspirations for the future. Speaking on the…
Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported, showing a modest improvement from the 3.86% growth recorded in the…
Former manager of Nigerian music legend Innocent “2face” Idibia, Kaka Igbokwe, has confirmed that the award-winning singer was arrested in London, United Kingdom, following a dispute with his pregnant wife,…