Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have rescued six women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The rescue was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the…

Afrobeats artiste, Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has cried foul following his defeat in a celebrity boxing match to skit maker, Carter Efe, on Saturday morning. Speaking during a live video on his Instagram page after the match, the…

Traditional rulers from Ohuhu clan, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State have appealed to politicians from Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South LGAs to respect the power rotation agreement in Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal constituency. This, they said, would prevent tension and…

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the disruption of its London Gatwick–Lagos service on May 1, 2026, insisting that passengers were not abandoned and that safety considerations informed its actions. In a statement issued by…

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about his administration’s frequent borrowing to fund projects in the country. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele…

An entrepreneur, Deborah Adejoye, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI the painful story of how she survived a life-threatening accident that nearly led to the amputation of her leg, the pain she went through, the lessons she learnt, and her recovery process What…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has extended the sales of the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to aspirants from 2 May to 4 May. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Durosinmi Meseko, who announced…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national emergency on insecurity and poverty, describing them as major threats to jobs, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders at Eagle Square, the president said decent work…

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s message of support to Team Nigeria ahead of the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, urging the athletes to compete with pride and deliver strong performances,…

The House of Representatives has directed 11 electricity distribution companies to refund ₦55.42 billion obtained as loan under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). The lawmakers on Thursday adopted a committee report giving the DISCOs a seven-month deadline to repay…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ejeh Alfred, in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, followed the tragic…

The Osun State Government has dismissed claims that public primary and secondary schools in the state are collapsing or facing shutdown due to shortage of teachers and basic facilities, insisting that no school will be closed under Governor Ademola Adeleke.…

A Nigerian game developer, Ikumapayi Adebanji, has urged Nigerians to view gaming not merely as a hobby but as a viable industry capable of creating jobs for millions of young people. Mr Adebanji, who has worked with studios in the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bauchi State Council, has called on the state government to establish a clear framework for the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to retired civil servants. The union made the appeal during the 2026 International Workers’…

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Victor Osimhen has the character and mentality to end the club’s long-running struggles to find a reliable number nine, insisting the Nigerian could follow in the footsteps of Didier Drogba at Stamford…