Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, State APC chairman, Haruna Adiya, said only Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency would hold a competitive election between two aspirants The All […]
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons finally secure Senegal friendlies after preparation chaos
The fixtures come after multiple failed attempts by Nigeria to secure high-level warm-up games before the start of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled […]
APC Primaries: Former head of state’s son wins Reps ticket
The returning officer, Dan Islam, said Mr Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nmaa Ahmed, who secured 1,271 votes. Adamu Abubakar, son […]
NPFL Golden Glove race goes to final day
Remarkably, both goalkeepers will go head-to-head on the final day when Ikorodu City host Rangers International in Lagos. The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football […]
Kaduna APC Primaries: Reps Speaker Abbas, ex-lawmaker Suleiman among winners
The results were announced on Saturday at the APC state secretariat in Kaduna by Yakubu Hosseini, chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee. […]
EXCLUSIVE: List of kidnapped children emerges, as parents detail horror of Borno attack
A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background. Fresh accounts […]
Ex-Chief of Air Staff Saddique Abubakar quits active politics
Mr Abubakar was the APC governorship candidate in Bauchi State in 2023 A former Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Saddique Abubakar, has announced his retirement […]
Ogazi, Adisa set new Nigerian records at US SEC Championships
The SEC Championships have become an important stage for Nigerian athletes based in the United States, with several stars using the competition to announce themselves […]
Lagos speaker Obasa wins APC ticket for Reps seat
Mr Obasa secured the party’s ticket during the APC primary election held on Saturday at Ward E, Oyewole Primary School in Agege, where party members […]
FG considers radio station for adult, non-formal education
He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations. The federal government will soon inaugurate a dedicated […]
Eight injured after driver ploughs into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena
Eight people were injured, four critically, afer a driver ploughed into pedestrians in the Italian city of Modena on Saturday. Local authorities said that the […]
INTERVIEW: Olympic City project can redefine sports infrastructure in Nigeria — Omowunmi Olalere
Ms Olalere speaks about the vision behind the project, the role of private investors in sports development, the challenges facing gymnastics in Nigeria and other […]
Violence, irregularities characterise APC Reps primaries in Lagos
The police arrested 10 suspects after violence erupted in Alimosho. The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held in Lagos Mainland on […]
Hunters, security operatives surround gunmen who kidnapped students, teachers in Oyo – Official
The attack, which resulted in the killing of a teacher, also led to the abduction of the principal, two vice principals, and three teachers. The […]
Yusuf Buhari wins APC Reps primary, opponent alleges irregularity
Mr Garba said Mr Buhari secured a landslide victory with 17,342 votes to defeat his opponent, Auwalu Daura, who polled 480 votes. Yusuf Buhari, son […]
Don’t contest for president in 2027, Anglican Primate advises Jonathan
He warned that a return to partisan politics could diminish the statesmanlike reputation and global respect Jonathan currently enjoys. The Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of […]
Qantas flight diverted after passenger allegedly bites crew member
A Qantas flight travelling from Melbourne to Texas was reportedly diverted to Tahiti to deboard a man who allegedly bit an attendant. The flight QF21 […]
SNL’s Trump and Will Ferrell as Epstein’s ghost sing ‘Just the Two of Us’ in season finale
Saturday Night Live’s 51st season finale saw show legend and episode host Will Ferrell appearing as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein to sing a duet […]
As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits, as governors, attorneys general and others protesting rising electricity bills […]
What we know about how Islamic State leader Mainok was killed in Nigeria
Security operatives tracked Mr Mainok’s movements across multiple locations in northern Nigeria, including Abuja and Maiduguri, while attempting to avoid compromising the operation prematurely. Additional […]