Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 970th career goal on Tuesday night as Al Nassr claimed an important Saudi Pro League win over Al Ahli. The Portuguese forward got on the scoresheet in the 76th minute to put Al Nassr ahead in a tense contest between two of the league’s biggest...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the killing of a young Nigerian, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, describing the incident as a grave breach of justice and human rights. Reacting via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Obi said the incident represents a dangerous...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President has also approved the nomination of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of NMDPRA. The appointment is subject to Senate...
Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, all...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the same vein,...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised alarm over what he described as a disturbing claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that a significant number of Nigerian university students are involved in internet fraud. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obi said the revelation,...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has explained why he anointed his commissioner for works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, to succeed him in 2027. The Governor anointed Gubio as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when he presented him with the expression of interest and nomination...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has assured the Lagos State Government of its readiness to support the smooth rollout of the Employees Compensation Scheme across the state public service. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a sensitisation workshop...
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, thwarted a move by Tope Temokun, counsel to online publisher and politician, Omoyele Sowore, to secure a month’s adjournment in a suit he filed against the Department of State Services (DSS) and Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of...
Participants of the Air Force War College have embarked on a national study tour across Nigeria’s North-West region, aimed at strengthening their grasp of operational and strategic air power in support of civil authority and national development. The delegation, drawn from Course 12/2026, visited the Headquarters of 8 Division,...
Key stakeholders in Sokoto State on Tuesday converged at Dankani Hotels to review and validate findings from the Peace and Conflict Analysis (PCA) research report, emphasizing the importance of inclusive contributions in shaping sustainable peace strategies. The validation session, organised by the Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI), is...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. This is just as the party from ward, local government and state, also passed a vote of confidence on Governor Abdullahi Sule and adopted Senator Ahmed Wadada, as...
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have successfully rescued five (5) students of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, who were abducted by armed criminals in the Sapade area of Ogun State. The police spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abeokuta. DSP...
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has called on the South African government to protect Nigerians and black immigrants in South Africa, expressing deep concern over the worsening persecution of black immigrants, in parts of South Africa. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman/ CEO of the...
Osun State Governor, Adebayo Adeleke has dethroned the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state, Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, with immediate effect. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a statement, indicated that the decision followed due consultation, legal review, and...
As part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education in the country, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the sale of Direct Entry (DE) application documents to 8th May 2026 from the earlier closing...
Luis Enrique said he had never been part of a match like it after Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a wild Champions League semi-final first leg in Paris. “It’s been the BEST match I’ve been in as a manager. No doubts. Congrats everyone,” he said after full-time....
Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Bashir Bolarinwa, PhD, has unveiled 6-point strategic plans for the state, when elected as Governor comes 2027. Bolarinwa, who holds PhD in International Relations made this announcement on Tuesday during his official declaration to contest...
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerian youths to rise to the challenge of safeguarding and strengthening the nation’s democracy, describing them as the critical force for sustaining the country’s present and future stability. Speaking against the backdrop of ongoing...