The atmosphere was thick with sorrow as mourners gathered to honour three brothers whose lives were cruelly cut short. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA and OLOLADE ADERIBIGBE, who captured the heartrending scenes, report that Stephen, Casmir, and Collins Omatu were remembered not just…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said it is impossible for a leader to reign forever. Wike, who spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt, during a ‘thank-you visit’, said when the time comes, he will cease to…

Victor Osimhen produced a commanding display as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, sealing a historic quarter-final victory at the Stade de Marrakech and extending the Super Eagles’ remarkable run…

A loan scheme announced by the Cross River State Government has sparked public outrage after applicants were required to pay a N13,000 registration fee to access loans of up to N5 million. The outrage followed a letter signed by Kalita…

The Nigerian military on Friday held special prayers at the Giginya Military Barracks in Sokoto as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The prayer session, conducted in a solemn atmosphere, was led by the Chief Imam…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-East, have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.…

Abdul-Azeez Adediran, known as Jandor, says Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State remains politically safe within the APC despite renewed impeachment threats. The Rivers House of Assembly initiated fresh impeachment proceedings against Mr Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Abians to disregard recent remarks by some leaders of the opposition in the state. Governor Otti who was speaking on Saturday at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuoriehi, Umuahia North LGA, during the dedication of…

Kidney failure survivor, Tovia Anyanwu, recounts to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how she faced the shocking reality of a Stage 5 renal disease, navigating fear, dialysis, and the struggle to fund a life-saving transplant two years after giving birth to her twins…

Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has recounted the incidents that led to the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Adichie, in a statement on Saturday, alleged medical negligence in the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son. Nkanu…

Liam Rosenior began his tenure as Chelsea head coach with an impressive 5-1 victory over Championship side Charlton in the FA Cup third round at a sold-out Valley Stadium on Saturday. Chelsea dominated much of the match, taking the lead…

The Bailiwick of Jersey is set to return more than $9.5 million, deemed to be part of the proceeds of corruption, seized from Nigeria’s former military leader, Sani Abacha, to the Nigerian government. The money will be channelled towards a…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is already serving its purpose as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to complete its Section One. Umahi made the remark on Saturday during an inspection tour of the project.…

US and allied forces carried out “large-scale” strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, in the latest response to an attack last month that left three Americans dead. Washington said a lone…

The Police Commissioner in Delta State Police, Aina Adesola, has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jesse Division, Chidi Nwabuzor, for allegedly extorting N2.5 million from a woman in exchange for the release of her detained…