BBNaija Season 11 housemates Aikou and Flora, who were previously guaranteed places in the finale but barred from winning the grand prize as Gambits, have been reinstated as full housemates and are now eligible to compete for the ₦160m prize.…

Police officers in Lagos State on Monday fired teargas at pensioners who gathered at the Lagos House in Ikeja to protest unpaid pension increases, wage awards and other outstanding benefits. According to Vanguard newspaper, the retirees, drawn from the Nigeria…

Rofiat Imuran’s limited role with the Super Falcons has not stopped the Nigerian defender from taking another major step in her club career, with Aston Villa confirming her signing ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old full-back joins the English…

A telecommunications technician, Ajani Taiwo, has been reportedly hospitalised after three dogs attacked him while carrying out an installation job in the Okhoro area of Benin City, the Edo State capital. The incident, sources said, occurred on Thursday, when Mr…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria following his participation at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Angola. VP Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the harms caused by the transatlantic slave trade. Reuters reports that, in guidance published on Monday, the committee said states must provide…

Three sisters were killed on Saturday afternoon after a boat capsized at Tiga Dam in Kano State. The sisters, identified as Murjanatu, Atika, and Bilkisu, hailed from Yalwan Rugu-Rugu village in the Tudunwada Local Government Area of the state. The…

The police have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued a community leader in the Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State. The police spokesperson in Kano, Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement, said the incident occurred on Saturday around 11:30…

Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has denied allegations that it controls access to Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, or prevents other airlines from operating from the airport. The airline’s spokesperson, Anietie Essienette, stated this in a statement posted…

The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern over the political and security situation in neighbouring Niger following a foiled coup attempt, urging all parties to work towards restoring constitutional order through peaceful means. In a statement issued on Sunday by…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisba in parts of Jos North Local Government Area illegal and ordered security agencies to immediately halt its operations. The directive was contained…

The Iranian army, on Monday, said it struck US bases in Jordan with explosive drones in retaliation for an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the drone also targeted troops and helicopters stationed at…

Two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside led the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday’s Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford. PC Matthew Blades, described as a “proud Red” by United, was…

World leaders will converge on New York, United States, for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 8 September. Debates will last for five days, beginning on 22 September, on shared global concerns or goals. This…

The Middle East war has flared again for the first time in a month, with American strikes on Iran prompting retaliation from Tehran on Monday. Here are the latest developments: – Iran attacks Jordan, UAE – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said…