Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, has visited the palace of traditonal leaders in Benue as part of a strategic operational tour of Benue State and the wider North Central theatre. The visit held on Wednesday nderscored a renewed, coordinated resolve by the Nigerian Army to...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s relentless commitment to advancing indigenous defence technology as a strategic pathway to enhancing operational effectiveness and countering insurgency. This commitment was demonstrated on 4 March 2026 with the formal handover of 15 locally produced Vanquisher...
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested one Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, (also known as Easy-money) for allegedly abusing Naira notes during his birthday party. Ikechukwu, 24 year- old palm kernel dealer, was arrested following an actionable intelligence received via a...
MultiChoice, the company behind popular pay-TV services MultiChoice, DStv, and GOtv, has confirmed plans to discontinue its streaming platform Showmax after more than a decade in operation. The announcement marks a major shift in the company’s digital strategy as it reassesses its position in the increasingly competitive global streaming...
On the occasion of the 89th birthday of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, Nigeria must pause not merely to mark the passage of time in the man’s life, but to reflect on the rare phenomenon of a life that has become inseparable from the history of the nation. Some individuals...
Nigerian singer and performer Mr P has shared more details about his early life, saying he once balanced football and music before fully focusing on entertainment. He posted a picture on his Instagram page hours ago showing his background in football. In the post, he revealed that he was...
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), a specialised institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has organised a five-day Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Automated Sharing of Routine Health Information Data – Phase 1. Currently holding in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the regional workshop brings...
Arsenal defeated Brighton 1- 0 at the American Express Stadium and moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League (EPL). The only goal of the game came in the 9th minute through Bukayo Saka. His shot took a small deflection before it went past the Brighton...
D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, convicted and sentenced the duo of Ademola Joshua Oluwadamilare and Dolapo Adisa to various terms for involvement in sextortion. The convicts were arraigned by the EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate on a nine-count charge bordering...
Former senator representing Plateau North, I.D. Gyang, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election in 2027 despite political rhetoric suggesting resistance from parts of Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a media chat with journalists at his Rayfield residence in Jos, Gyang dismissed claims that the “far North”...
A few years ago, having a dollar card in Nigeria felt like a privilege. To get one, you typically had to visit a bank branch, complete the required paperwork, and wait for approval and issuance. Today, a few clicks are enough. But a virtual USD card is more than...
Ibom Air has announced full compliance with a new safety directive issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulating how passengers carry and store power banks during flights. The airline said the move underscores its continued commitment to the safety of passengers and crew during flight operations. The...
Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has surged to N1,000 per litre in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, following a sudden hike that has left many filling stations closed. Findings across the city revealed that most petrol stations, including several major marketing outlets, did...
Wolves beat Liverpool 2-1 yesterday in a game that had plenty of energy and key moments. Wolves went ahead first after a loose ball in midfield fell kindly for them and they finished it well. Liverpool had most of the ball around 62 per cent possession but they struggled...
Barcelona pushed hard but were knocked out of the Copa del Rey after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Athletic Madrid. Barcelona won the second leg 2-1, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit from the first game. The tie stayed tight right until the end, with both...
Popular Nigerian content creator Shank Comics has been honoured with the Best Streamer award at the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026, held in Cape Town, South Africa. A report shared by Afromixx on Instagram confirmed the achievement, noting that the award celebrates excellence in live streaming, audience engagement and digital...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has declared that he has no preferred aspirant ahead of the forthcoming party primaries in the state, assuring that he will not interfere in the process that will produce flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made the disclosure on Tuesday...
Six Nigerian tertiary institutions are set to host new centres of excellence in Robotics, Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Centres and Cybersecurity, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced. It also disclosed that once operational, these additions will raise the total number of TETFund-supported Centres of Excellence from...
Nigeria’s dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an abrupt end after FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the inter-confederation play-offs. The global football governing body released an official accreditation notice to journalists, listing the six teams that will compete for the...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced across federal airports in Nigeria, citing concerns over passenger inconvenience and traffic congestion. The directive was one of the key decisions reached during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Speaking after the meeting, the...