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The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion along the Mandara–Buratai Road in Borno State as deserters after they went missing with their service rifles following a deadly terror attack…
Bendel Insurance deepened Enyimba’s troubles with a deserved 2-0 victory at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, compounding a difficult period for the nine-time Nigerian champions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The hosts began brightly and should have taken an early…
A health professional has described widespread medical misinformation as responsible for the public misunderstanding of incidents around the death of a young Nigerian singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, from a snakebite, noting that Nigeria needs a systematic overhaul of its public health…
Residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have fled to neighbouring Niger State following a deadly terrorist attack that reportedly left over 176 people dead during the week. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday evening…
It was a solemn moment of national reflection as the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside members of the family of the late former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, gathered at the official Wreath-Laying and Remembrance…
The World Crafts Council has honoured Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa award for his contributions to arts and culture development. The award was presented during the second World Crafts Forum held in Kuwait…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a Federal Government delegation to Kwara State to commiserate with residents of Nuku and Woro communities in Kaiama Local Government Area following recent terrorist attacks that claimed several lives. During the visit, the…
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerian creators generate between 10,000 and 15,000 pieces of original content daily across more than 60 digital platforms, reaching a combined global audience of over three billion people annually. The Director-General and Chief Executive…
The Kano State House of Assembly on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting an attempt to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The Kano lawmakers described the claims as “baseless and misleading”, emphasising that there is no such plan underway. The spokesperson…
The family of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, has announced her burial arrangements following her death on January 31, 2026. Nanyah died after she was bitten by a snake at her residence in Abuja. She was rushed…
Actress Akinyanju “Ashabi Simple” Omobolarinde has opened up about her relationship with controversial singer Habeeb “Portable” Okikiola. Ashabi Simple, the singer’s fourth baby mama and mother of two of his children, said that contrary to public opinion, Portable promised her…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has publicly debunked a viral social media post falsely attributed to its President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, which alleged that he called on Ndigbo to arm themselves in anticipation of an imminent war. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation…
The Southern Governors’ Forum has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state.…
Nigeria’s investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has said that the United States has achieved its long-desired military base in Nigeria. Hundeyin disclosed this in a post on his X account on Saturday, reacting to a statement by a US lawmaker representing…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has dismissed claims that it’s leadership has issued an “urgent call to arms”, allegedly warning that every Igbo man from age 18 must get a gun because “a war is coming in days”. Reports emanated in the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 is still ongoing and that there’s still room for adjustments. Mr Akpabio stated this in Abuja on Saturday at the launch of a book titled ‘The Burden…
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