The Commissioner of Police in Ondo state, Asabi Abiodun, has ordered that the alleged assault on the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Dr Adebunmi Osadahun, by a ward chairman of the…
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Nigeria’s Track Queen Tobi Amusan Clinches Third Diamond League Trophy In A Row
Nigerian queen of tracks Tobi Amusan, has once again, emerged top in the 100m hurdles at the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, US. This feat was achieved yesterday. This is…
South African Inferno Kills at least 70 and Left over 50 Injured.
An inferno that engulfed a five-storey building taken over for illegal housing killed more than 70 people including children and left over 50 others with various degrees of burns in…
Rwanda Retires 12 Generals and other Senior Officers After Gabon Coup
In what could be termed earlier protection against a possible Coup d’etat, the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) has retired 12 generals and 71 other senior officers in a move to…
Another Coup in Africa as Gabonese Soldiers Seize Power, Cancels Election Results.
In the early hours of Wednesday, a group of Gabonese military officers announced on television that they were “putting an end to the current regime” and cancelling an election that,…
Criminals Rob RSU Hostel, Rape Students
In the early hours of Thursday, around 2.30 am, some armed criminals stormed into Rivers State University (RSU) hostel D, robbed and raped the female students that are the occupants…
Nasarawa Boat Mishap,12 Found Dead
At least 12 persons reportedly lost their lives in a boat mishap on River Kogi Kungra Kamfani, in Arikiya, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. 19 persons were on…
NYSC Resumes Orientation Camp In Borno After 13 Years
It has been 13 long years since the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) last camped in Bornu following the outbreak of the Boko Haram Insurgency in the state in 2011.…
“Kill Corruption not Nigerians” Tunde Bakare To Tinubu
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Church, on Sunday, in live broadcast on Channels TV, lamented the hardship…
Niger Coup: Dialogue And Diplomacy is the Way Forward – Peter Obi
Mr Peter Gregory Obi, The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the just concluded 2023 general elections, has beaconed on the leaders of the Economic Community of West African…
SERAP Sues Akpabio, Abass Over ‘Plan To spend N110bn On Bulletproof Cars’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the unlawful plan…
“I’m not being Threatened after Meeting Tinubu” Okonjo-Iweala
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has debunked rumours of being threatened via messages after her meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on…
Former CBN Governor, Sanusi Meets Niger’s Coup Leaders
Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has met with the leaders of the recent successful coup in Niger Republic. Sanusi, who holds…
BBN All Stars: Ike Emerges Head of House, Chooses Four BFFs
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Ike, has emerged as the Head of House for this week. Biggie announced him as HoH following Monday’s arena games. As the current Head…
WAEC Releases 2023 WASSCE Results, With 79.81% Pass Rate
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos…
BREAKING: El-Rufai, 2 Others Confirmation as Ministers suspended by Senate, Gives Reasons
Nasir El-Rufai’s confirmation as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been put on hold by the Nigerian Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, also suspended the confirmation…
Arsenal Beat Man City on Penalties to Lift the 2023 FA Community Shield
Arsenal emerged victorious against arch rivals Man City via penalties to lift the 2023 FA Community Shield. It was a keenly contested game yesterday between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Pep…
Coup: Niger Cut Ties With Nigeria, France, Others
Niger’s coup leaders have cut ties with Nigeria after the efforts of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the on-going crises failed. ECOWAS had issued a seven-day…
Shetty still willing to serve despite being withdrawn from ministerial nomination
Dr Maryam Shetty, a former ministerial nominee from Kano State, has said she is still willing to serve the country despite the withdrawal of her nomination by President Bola Tinubu. …
Niger Coup: Senate advises Tinubu, ECOWAS on Diplomatic Engagement with Junta
The Senate on Saturday urged President Bola Tinubu to use diplomatic engagement in the on-going suspension of democracy in the neighbouring Niger Republic. They arrived at this resolution after a…
