President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, joined thousands of Lagos residents and cultural enthusiasts at the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos, marking the return of the iconic cultural parade after an eight-year hiatus. According to a statement…

Nollywood actress and film producer Allwell Ademola is dead. The actress died on Saturday in Lagos. She was 43. Her colleagues Faithia Williams, Mide Martins and Bidemi Kosoko confirmed her death and shared glowing tributes on their social media pages…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has restated his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying he and his allies backed him openly when it was risky to do so and will continue to stand by him now…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the…

At least seven people were killed on Saturday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated along the Magami–Dansadau highway in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents and military sources said the explosives appeared to have targeted travellers…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for “standing and defending what is right in the state” and also supporting him and President Bola Tinubu. Wike said…

A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, who sparked widespread debate after rejecting a blood transfusion recommended as part of her treatment has died. Her death was confirmed on Saturday by media…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia. The African Union administrative arm said it has taken note, with deep concern,…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the 2027 election would be smoother for him than previous outings. He declared that he is not afraid of the 2027 polls, as his administration’s achievements since taking charge of Abia State…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has emphasised the need for accountability across the three tiers of government, describing it as a critical requirement for sustainable national development. According to a statement issued by the…

An indigenous oil company operating in the Niger Delta, Moni Pulo Limited, has handed over a health centre, classroom blocks, water facilities, and other community projects to its host communities in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The…

The Presidency has disclosed that the United States, US, airstrikes in Sokoto State targeted the ISIS and Lakurawa terrorist groups. One of President Bola Tinubu’s spokesmen, Daniel Bwala, said the Islamic State militants came from the Sahel to work with…

Winners in their opening matches, Nigeria and Tunisia will clash in their second Group C fixture at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Fes on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT/9pm WAT). Both sides are aiming…

Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, have rejected Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent country, warning that the move violates international law and undermines Somalia’s sovereignty. The sharp rebuke came a day after Israel became the…

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, corruption and moral decline to a failure of collective responsibility by citizens and leaders at all levels of society. Abdul-Hameed made the assertion while…