US president Donald Trump congratulated Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan on his Civil Contract party’s “decisive victory” in the recent national election despite alleged interference […]
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ISWAP bomb expert, senior commander surrender to Nigerian military – Official
Haruna Sani, acting spokesperson for the task force, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the development as a major breakthrough in the ongoing […]
S&P Global flags food prices as potential driver of inflation across emerging markets
S&P Global said food prices could soar more sharply in the months ahead as higher fertiliser and transportation costs pile pressure on global supply chains. […]
LP presidential flagbearer unveils agenda as party ratifies 1,211 candidates for 2027 elections
The party ratified the candidates at its NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday. The Labour Party presidential candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, has pledged to pursue a […]
Why I removed Ronaldo against Nigeria- Martinez
For Martínez, the victory over Nigeria may not have been flawless, but it offered exactly what he wanted… Portugal manager Roberto Martínez has revealed that […]
UEFA appoints Omar Artan for Super Cup after World Cup disappointment
UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will take charge of the season-opening European showpiece between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League […]
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles emerge second-highest-ranked team missing the 2026 World Cup
Only Denmark, ranked 21st globally, sits higher among countries that failed to qualify for football’s biggest event. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off […]
Access Holdings appoints managing directors for two subsidiaries
The appointments have received the requisite regulatory approvals, Access Holdings said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of […]
Democracy day: Nigerian govt declares Friday public holiday
The government reaffirmed its commitment to the preservation of democratic ideals, rule of law, transparency, accountability and inclusive governance. The federal government has declared Friday […]
‘Missing’ N210trn: Senate overrules panel, withdraws arrest threat against Ex-NNPC MD, Mele Kyari
The upper chamber held that the power to authorise such a threat rests solely with the presiding officer of the Senate, in line with its […]
Nigeria Police launches 24/7 school emergency response centre amid abductions
The launch comes amid persistent concerns over the safety of schools in Nigeria following years of attacks, mass abductions and other security threats targeting students […]
UPDATED: Reps pass bill for establishment of state police
At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police, while four voted against it, effectively clearing the proposal for […]
Reps pass bill for establishment of state police
At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police while four voted against it, effectively clearing the proposal for […]
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’ tonight
On Wednesday, the Iranian military ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump says the US military is prepared to strike […]
BREAKING: Reps pass bill for establishment of state police
At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police while four voted against it, effectively clearing the proposal for […]
2027: Sanwo-Olu presents Hamzat, Sonayon-James as APC’s Lagos governorship ticket
Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the ticket in a post on X, describing the duo as leaders capable of sustaining the state’s development agenda after the expiration […]
Reps announce minority leadership, name Bayelsa lawmaker as leader
The speaker said the minority caucus had reached a consensus on the lawmakers to occupy the vacant leadership positions. The House of Representatives has announced […]
JUST IN: Reps announce minority leadership, name Bayelsa lawmaker as leader
The speaker said the minority caucus had reached a consensus on the lawmakers to occupy the vacant leadership positions. The House of Representatives has announced […]
House of Reps votes on State Police bill (LIVE UPDATES)
The creation of state police is part of ongoing constitutional amendment proposals, seeking to formally introduce state and community policing structures. The House of Representatives […]
Keyamo flags Delta roadway aircraft landing as security breach, vows sanctions
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has described the controversial landing and unauthorised take-off of a private aircraft from a Delta roadway as a serious breach of […]