The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military President Ibrahim Babangida went as expected – a grand event hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Thirty-seven years later...
By MOHAMMED IDRIS, fnipr
Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham have been included in the Real Madrid squad travelling to England for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 second-leg clash against Manchester City. Both players had missed recent matches through injury, so their return to the squad will come as good news for Madrid ahead...
Borno State Police Command has clarified that the gunshots and explosions reported in parts of Maiduguri on Sunday were linked to a failed infiltration attempt by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. According to the police, the incident followed attempts by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters...
Internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has worsened following the rejection of Dr. Victor Fallack by members of a factional caretaker committee, who have instead endorsed Alhaji Abba Saleh as the legitimate chairman of the party in the state. Eight members of the 16-member...
APC National Youth League has thrown its weight behind Bauchi born oil and gas technocrat Bala Wunti, urging the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to rally behind him as the party’s most formidable candidate for the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday,...
The 98th edition of the Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre, celebrating the best films released in 2025. The ceremony was hosted for the second straight year by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien and ran for nearly four hours. It aired on...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce relief measures to cushion the economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians following the recent spike in petrol prices. In a statement issued by its president, Joe Ajaero, the labour union said the sharp increase in the...
Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known for his role as Papa Ajasco, has opened up about the personal struggles he faces despite decades of fame in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Ayoyinka, who plays the iconic character in the long-running sitcom Papa Ajasco & Company, shared his experience during a recent...
Nigerian singer Crayon has publicly criticised his former label, Mavin Records, in a series of tweets on X. He wrote: “Mavin is going down,” “My mama die because of una,” and “Rema for the next 100 years no feature.” The tweets have left fans confused and shocked, with some...
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits within the vicinity of Akure Airport in Akure, Ondo State, following a coordinated operation involving aviation and local security agencies. According to FAAN, the suspects were apprehended on Monday after security operatives responded to a...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported attack on the office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the incident as a serious assault on democratic values in the country. Reacting to the...
President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026 to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, President Tinubu, in the...
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout, arresting one suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle during the operation. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lafia. According to the...
United Kingdom (UK) government has released the programme for the state visit of President Bola Tinubu scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19. According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will include bilateral meetings, ceremonial events and engagements with members of...
Early this week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to the United Kingdom for what may prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements of his Presidency. It will be the first time a Nigerian leader will be berthing on the banks of the Thames on a...
A 74-year-old grandpa, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja after a large consignment of cocaine was discovered in foil papers and balloons concealed in his luggage. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi,...
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a shipment containing 339,800 bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, as part of a series of operations that also led to the recovery of large consignments of opioids and the arrest of several suspects...
Arsenal had to wait until the last few minutes to finally break Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and when they did, it was 16-year-old Max Dowman who made history. The game started slowly. Everton came close early when Dwight McNeil rattled the post, and David Raya had...
Manchester United came from a quiet first half to beat Aston Villa 3–1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, with captain Bruno Fernandes setting a new club assist milestone in the process. The first half was slow. United had most of the ball but couldn’t make much of it, while...