Manchester City are now level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after a hard fought 1-0 win over Burnley, a result that also confirmed Burnley’s relegation. The game was decided almost straight from kickoff. Erling Haaland struck inside five minutes, finishing off an early...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
Early marriage remains a persistent global concern, with devastating consequences for adolescent girls—especially in northern Nigeria where the practice continues to affect education, health, and long-term economic stability. Defined as marriage before the age of 18, early marriage exposes young girls to a cycle of vulnerability that often extends...
Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after just four months in charge. His exit follows five straight defeats without a goal, a run that left the team short of confidence and piled pressure on the club’s leadership. Rosenior, brought in to steady things and give the attack more...
Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the ongoing appeal concerning the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba announced that a date for judgment will be communicated to counsel representing all parties. This development follows the adoption...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatuji Disu, on Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training College, Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and operational effectiveness within the Nigeria Police Force. During the visit,...
The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Salihu Kadiri in the trial of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) alongside Aminu Baba Kusa, Acacia Holdings Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 asserted in a trial-within-trial before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas. President Tinubu gave the assurance when he met with a delegation from British Airways led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria,...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatuji Disu, on Wednesday received the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Bello, on a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting was graced by a distinguished delegation from NAPTIP, comprising Hassan Tahir (Special Adviser...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a consignment of protective gear donated by Signal 63 Ministries, USA, through the Fundamental Baptist Ministry International on Tuesday 22nd, April 2026, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. In his remarks, the IGP commended Mr. Bill Graham of Signal 63 Ministries...
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says the world must get the right perspective of the various challenges in the nation to be able to proffer appropriate solutions. She stated this during a meeting with the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt Revd Justin Welby in her office. She...
The Presidency has clarified that the former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons, before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday. The presidency also clarified that the former Minister of Housing and Urban...
Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has said Nigeria can no longer postpone strengthening its social protection system as pressure from population growth and labour market changes continues to rise. Faleye made the remarks at the ISSA West Africa Technical Seminar 2026, where...
The legal battle over the possible deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties is set to resume on Monday, April 27, 2026, in what observers see as a critical phase of the proceedings. The case, which has drawn significant political interest, was...
As the conflict’s spillover leads to spiking prices in parts of Asia and Africa, WFP says keeping humanitarian supply chains open is essential to prevent millions more from tipping into food insecurity. At a bustling food market in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, Mummy Christiana breaks down in tears as she...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor following a recent vacancy in the state’s leadership. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, confirmed the development on Wednesday, stating, “The...
Supreme Court on Wednesday heard appeals and cross-appeals stemming from the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reserved judgment to a later date. The appeals arose from earlier rulings of the Court of Appeal, which upheld judgments delivered by Justices Omotosho and Lifu of the...
In a targeted strike against terrorists operating within the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, have successfully executed a coordinated ambush on the evening of Tuesday, 21 April 2026. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinoso...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialised aeromedical evacuation training for its Nursing Officers at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, facilitated through the Office of Security Cooperation at the United States Embassy, Abuja. NAF in a statement on Wednesday said the ongoing training...
President Bola Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State, and the National Library of Nigeria, all institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education. President Tinubu appointed Prof Modupe Adeola Adelabu...