Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday joined former President Goodluck Jonathan and other leaders to reflect on the costs and benefits of oil exploration in the Niger Delta, calling on stakeholders to chart a better future for…

A young woman has died, and a student sustained injuries after a fire gutted a four-room apartment on Nabor Street, off Ikpa Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in the early hours of Monday. Although the cause of the fire has…

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued kidnapped victims, foiled an attempted abduction and arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers transporting 10 motorcycles in separate operations across Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states. The Joint Task Force (North West) disclosed the successes…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, signed two agreements committing himself to serving only one four-year term if elected in 2027. Mr Kwankwaso explained that the…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has apologised to the Igbo community for the role the state played during the Nigerian Civil War, saying the people of Plateau were “deceived” into participating in the conflict. Speaking during an interactive session with…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tueday confirmed questioning the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, concerning its investigation into the activities of a purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The…

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has congratulated the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a patriot committed to Nigeria’s progress. In a statement issued on Monday…

Two persons lost lost their lives in a road accident on Monday after a motorcycle collided with an oncoming pickup vehicle in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, the latest in a string of fatal road crashes that…

French football legend, Zinedine Zidane, has reportedly signed a deal to become the new head coach of the French national team until June 2030. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano,  made the claim in a post shared on Facebook on Tuesday, saying…

Spain’s World Cup-winning heroes were welcomed by an estimated two million jubilant supporters on Monday as Madrid erupted in celebration following La Roja’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Just a day after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra…

Officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have exhumed the body of a 26-year-old man, Nsikak Joshua and arrested four suspects over alleged murder in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John,…

The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is set to visit Nigeria for a two-day official engagement aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and security cooperation. According to a statement issued by the German embassy in Nigeria, Mr Wadephul will be in…

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has become the latest national team manager to leave his position in the aftermath of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing the number of coaching departures since the tournament to 17. Garcia’s exit follows Belgium’s…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the lingering leadership crisis in its Anambra State chapter and facilitate reconciliation among aggrieved members. The decision was announced on Monday by…

Twenty-three persons have been rescued, while eight bodies have been recovered from Sunday’s boat accident that claimed 40 passengers in Jigawa State. The incident occurred at Malamawar-Yan Dutse in Ringim Local Government Area, where a wooden boat conveying about 40…