By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has strongly condemned the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales, labeling it a significant deviation from biblical principles and a threat to the global Anglican Communion’s unity. The Church’s Primate,...
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Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory predicting thunderstorms, moderate to light rains, and potential flash floods across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, urging residents to prepare for adverse conditions. According to the weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet expects Monday morning to bring thunderstorms...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former Governor of Anambra State and a prominent Nigerian political figure, Peter Obi has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to serve only a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. Drawing inspiration from global icons like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela, Mr....
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has secured a historic fifth straight Women’s AfroBasket championship, defeating a determined Mali team 78-64 in the 2025 final in Abidjan. The Nigerian team has maintained an unbeaten 29-0 streak since the 2015 tournament’s third-place game in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Despite a sluggish start, as seen in earlier...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the schedule for its elective national convention, set for November 15 and 16, 2025. The timetable, released on Sunday in Abuja, was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. “The PDP...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol 225mg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors being sent to Libreville, Gabon through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. The operatives arrested no...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives conducting intelligence-led stop and search operations in Gwarimpa, Jahi, and Galadimawa areas of the FCT has arrested three dispatch riders for distributing illicit substances around the city. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has extended the deadline for online applications to join various paramilitary agencies to August 11. The board’s secretary, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. “The board is pleased...
In a chilling propaganda video released by Hamas, 24-year-old Israeli hostage Evyatar David appears severely emaciated, forced to dig what he describes as his own grave in a cramped Gaza tunnel. Captured during the October 7, 2023, attack on the Nova music festival in southern Israel, David’s frail condition...
In a bold move to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confiscated counterfeit, expired, and unregistered products valued at over N1.5 billion in Lagos on Saturday. The operation, executed by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team, targeted the cosmetics section of the...
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, clinched a thrilling 75-68 victory over Senegal in the Afrobasket 2025 semi-final on Saturday in Côte d’Ivoire, earning a spot in the championship final. The intense matchup saw the reigning champions fend off a formidable challenge from the 11-time titleholders. The semi-final was...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State has strongly denied allegations of demolishing civilian properties within its jurisdiction, labeling such reports as misleading attempts to discredit the military. Addressing journalists during a tour of the areas in question, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its seven-day warning strike following productive negotiations with the Federal Government. The suspension was announced in a statement released to the press in Abuja on Saturday, August 2, 2025, signed by NANNM National...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, on their remarkable achievement of reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a hard-fought victory over Senegal. The President in a statement by his media aide, Bayo...
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering fairness, transparency, and integrity in public sector hiring processes. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant breakthroughs in its fight against terrorism, with troops eliminating top terror commanders, rescuing 134 kidnap victims, and foiling oil theft worth N1.3 billion in July. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced this in a statement issued...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FCT Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old caregiver, Mrs. Chinyere Anaene, and a one-year-and-two-month-old toddler, Nanenter Yese, entrusted to her care. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the command, on July 23,...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rallied APC leaders in the state, emphasizing the need for unity and collective effort to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which was held in Akure, aimed to replicate the national caucus and ensure that all party members...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a caution to Nigerians holding U.S. visas, advising them to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their visa applications. This advisory follows concerns raised by the U.S. Government over the misuse of visas by some Nigerian...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured Nigerian President Bola Tinubu that there is no room for xenophobia in Ghana, emphasizing the country’s commitment to the safety and protection of Nigerian nationals and their businesses. This assurance came during a meeting with Minister of State for...