The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to embrace hope, renewal and shared national values as Christians across the country celebrate Christmas. The party said the Christmas season offers a reminder of virtues that can transform Nigeria. In…

An alleged plot by some members of Okorie family to evict two female orphans from their father’s  house has failed in Eluoma Uzuakoli  community of Bende LGA of Abia State. This followed the prompt intervention of the member representing Bende…

Commuters in parts of Enugu State have condemned the sudden transport fare hikes ahead of Christmas, with prices on major routes rising by 45 to 50 per cent amid the festive rush. Speaking in separate interviews with our correspondent, the…

President Bola Tinubu says he remains committed to doing everything within his power to enshrine religious freedom in Nigeria and to protect all people of different faiths from violence. President Tinubu stated this in his Christmas goodwill message to Nigerians…

Tragedy struck the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday as two serving lawmakers were reported dead within minutes of each other, sending shockwaves across the state’s political landscape. Reports indicate that Aminu Sa’adu, who represented Ungogo Constituency, fell ill…

The Enugu State High Court on Friday sentenced two former bankers, Sani Aferokhe and Hillary Odo, to a combined 12-year jail term for criminally diverting N10.3m belonging to pensioners. The duo was convicted on a 15-count charge bordering on conspiracy,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Wednesday that it has not received any court granting bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. EFCC’s lawyer in the case, Jibrin Okutepa, who…

Several worshippers were killed on Tuesday when an explosive device went off inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were observing prayers, triggering panic and confusion within the densely populated…

An undisclosed number of traders are feared trapped inside a plaza popularly known as Great Nigeria Insurance House, located at Balogun Market, after a fire gutted the fifth floor of the building on Wednesday. An eyewitness, who identified himself simply…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, for arraignment on 30 December. Judge Emeka Nwite issued the order on Wednesday after the…

Shehu Sani, has described the bombing of a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State as the evil horror of terrorism. This was as he noted that the bomb attack on the mosque was a tragic event. Posting on X, he condemned…

The opening round of matches at the Africa Cup of Nations produced a host of standout individual performances, with several players across the groups earning Player of the Match honours after decisive displays for their countries. According to a post…

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the shortage of medical doctors and health personnel caused by the Japa syndrome will soon be addressed, ending the country’s reliance on medical tourism. Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, made the promise…

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, imprisoned for attempting a coup, has been admitted to hospital in Brasilia where he will undergo a planned surgery on Christmas Day, his doctors said Wednesday. A convoy of black cars and motorcycles entered the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed an attack by suspected terrorists on its personnel stationed at Wawa area of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The state commandant of the corps, Suberu Siyaka-Aniviye, disclosed this…