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Abuja Court Jails Ex-NEXIM MD Robert Orya For 490 ...

Abuja Court Jails Ex-NEXIM MD Robert Orya For 490 Years Over N2.4Billion Fraud Justice F.E. Messiri of the FCT High Court delivere...

INEC Confirms Recognition of Nyesom Wike’s PDP Cam...

INEC Confirms Recognition of Nyesom Wike’s PDP Camp In a significant development that could reshape the ongoing leadership crisis ...

They search the premises of ‘X’ in France and summ...

The French authorities have searched this Tuesday the headquarters of the American social network “A search has been carried out (...

46, a volatile item

Mamadi Doumbouya, in power since 2021, goes from coup plotter to elected after unopposed elections. On January 17, Mamadi Doumbouy...

Sovereignty or peace

The US Army’s attacks on Islamic State targets divide the Nigerian population. By Alfonso Masoliver from Jos (Nigeria). On Decembe...

Pedro Sánchez’s tribune in The New York Times: "Th...

Pedro Sánchez defends the regularization of migrants in a forum published in The New York Times. The President of the Government a...

Angel resembling Italy's PM Meloni painted over af...

Curious onlookers eager to glimpse the now-famous angel said to resemble Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni were left disappoin...

The Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalis...

The Washington Post, which is owned by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos,  has announced it is laying off hundreds of jour...

REPLAY: UK PM faces media scrutiny amid ongoing Ma...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK's am...

Epstein files: Starmer under pressure over Mandels...

Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the government prepares to release documents revealing that officia...

Mass weddings on the rise in Pakistan as poverty s...

In Pakistan, the economic crisis and climate-related natural disasters are placing sustained pressure on the poorest families. In ...

'Russian cyberattacks' targeting Winter Olympic Ga...

Italian authorities have successfully thwarted a wave of cyberattacks originating from Russia targeting digital infrastructure con...

William meets with spiritual leader of Ismaili Mus...

Prince William welcomed The Aga Khan V, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, to Kensington Palace this morning for a formal meeting.The encou...

Iranian asylum seeker jailed after sexually assaul...

An Iranian asylum seeker, who came to the UK illegally on the back of a lorry in July 2024, has been sentenced to 7.5 years for se...

Winter Olympics icon Eddie the Eagle opens up on f...

Winter Olympics icon Eddie the Eagle sits down with sports broadcaster Paul Coyte as he opens up on flying, failure and being Brit...

As Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41, football icon is st...

As Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41 today, the football legend's time in sunny Saudi Arabia is starting to turn sour.Over three years on...

As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to l...

President Trump's focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his "America First" rhetoric hasn't softe...

Team USA settles in to athletes' villages, 'smash'...

US Olympic athletes are arriving and settling into their digs for the next couple of weeks in Italy. Curlers are amazed by the mou...

The Winter Olympics get 8 new events, including th...

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping ...

Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-...

U.S. border czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will be leaving Minnesota. And, the New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russi...

Measles continues to spread in the US, but with so...

As South Carolina's outbreak grows to 876 confirmed cases, vaccinations in the state surged in January. Cases have also been repor...

Chelsea Demanding €140 million To Sell Enzo Fernan...

Enzo Fernandez has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that a top team...

Acts of National Assembly: Court Hears Suit To Bin...

  As CSO Maintains Stance On NRS Appointments The suit urging an Abuja High Court to declare that all Acts of the National Assembl...

AFN Names Asaba As Team Nigeria Camp Base Ahead 20...

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has taken a decisive step towards strengthening the country’s track and field fortunes a...

FG Flags Off Drainage, Erosion Control Project In ...

  The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has flagged off a Drainage and Erosion Con...

Inuwa In New Zealand, Seals Partnership With Lives...

William Attah Gombe State Government has taken a decisive step towards modernizing its livestock sector with the signing of a land...

India free to buy oil from any supplier: Russian o...

Russia's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russia is not the only supplier of oil to India, adding New Delhi has purchased oil fr...

Gas-filled balloons catch fire inside lift in Mumb...

A brief explosion erupted in a building lift in Mumbai after a dozen balloons caught fire.

PM Modi to visit Malaysia from February 7-8, hold ...

This would be the third visit of the Prime Minister to Malaysia.

Amid NCP reunion buzz, Sharad Pawar at Sunetra's r...

The senior NCP leader offered floral tributes to his late nephew in the presence of other family members, including Ajit Pawar's s...

Supreme Court asks Centre to “rethink” detention o...

Supreme Court urges Centre to review Sonam Wangchuk’s detention in Jodhpur jail, citing his health deterioration and nearly five m...

“U.S. Already Deployed Ground Troops To Nigeria” –...

The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent joint security cooperation between both coun...

Iran Officially Allows Women To Ride Motorcycles

Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambigu...

“Viral Video Is AI-Generated” – Oshiomhole Denies ...

The senator representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has said the video showing him massaging the feet of a South African...

Ex-Benue Governor Suswam Resigns From PDP

Former Benue Governor, Sen. Gabriel Suswam, on Wednesday, resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This is ...

Indian Man, Illegally In US, Gropes Woman On Fligh...

An Indian man was convicted by a court in Virginia, United States, for allegedly sexually assaulting a fellow passenger during a d...

Opinion: Chinese AI Videos Used To Look Fake. Now ...

While attention remains fixed on the race to build massive foundation models like DeepSeek's, the real contest is shifting to AI p...

Rahul Gandhi's "Traitor" Jab At BJP's Ravneet Bitt...

A verbal spat erupted between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu at the Parliament this morn...

UGC NET December 2025 Result Live: Final Answer Ke...

UGC NET December 2025 Result Live Updates: The provisional answer keys for exams were released on January 14.

On Camera, Teen House Help Rescued From Bed Box, M...

In a shocking case of child abuse caught on camera, video of which is now viral on social media, a 13-year-old girl was rescued af...

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal To Donate 75% Wealth...

Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal has committed to donating 75 per cent of his wealth to society. He said he will cease to be a ...

Opposition Protests Stall Parliament Again, This T...

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm amid chaos and fierce protests from an opposition demanding details about the impact of the ...

Hunger Crisis Deepens In Kebbi As Admissions Of St...

The malnutrition crisis in Kebbi State is worsening, exposing thousands of children to hunger, disease and the risk of premature ...

I Will Not Dance To Promote A Movie – Omotola

Veteran actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared her thoughts on the trend of using dance to promote movies. Speak...

Senate Postpones Decision On Electoral Act Amendme...

The passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, remained inconclusive on Tuesday as the Senate failed...

Video: Tonto Dikeh Enjoys Private Dinner With Ex-H...

Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh, has shared videos and photos of a private dinner with her ex-husband, Olakunle Chu...

Emefiele Followed Buhari’s Directive On Naira Rede...

A prosecution witness on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin E...

London police launch criminal investigation into f...

Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over alleged Jeffrey Epstein connections and misconduct...

Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly b...

Supreme Leader Khamenei approved the strategy giving IRGC full command authority during 'armed security situations' with internet ...

Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough t...

House hearing reveals historic opportunity to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon following ceasefire, as lawmakers debate whether U.S. po...

Iran bleeds $1.56M every hour from internet blacko...

Iran's internet blackout sparked 579% VPN surge as authorities cut communications during January protests, an expert told Fox News...

Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ after Spain annou...

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez unveiled plans to hold social media executives criminally liable, sparking Elon Musk's profane "tyrant" r...

My Ex-Husband Used Financial Help To Control Me — ...

I left my ex-husband’s controlling grip, rejected his financial “help,” and worked extra to become independent. Choosing freedom o...

My Friend Stopped Going To Therapy After Our Car C...

My friend quit therapy after our car crash, and I refused to watch him spiral. I involved his family against his wishes, and it ch...

I Let Down a Friend When She Needed a Referral — S...

Nia and Ruth’s lifelong friendship fractures after silence and resentment. When identity theft replaces loyalty, Nia must confront...

Afenyo-Markin and Kojo Oppong Nkrumah 'clash' over...

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to rename the Kotoka International Airport to Accra the International Airport, sparkin...

Carabao Cup: How much Chelsea missed out on after ...

The amount of money Chelsea missed out on after their elimination by Premier League leaders Arsenal on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup ...

Tinubu hails NNPC board chair Musa Kida @65

Tinubu hails NNPC board chair Musa Kida @65 By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Board o...

FG launches Safe Nigeria Initiative, targets 11,00...

FG launches Safe Nigeria Initiative, targets 11,000 youths nationwide By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government on Tuesday launched...

Igbobi College Founders’ Day: Osinbajo advocates s...

Igbobi College Founders’ Day: Osinbajo advocates sustainable financial strength for schools   By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Former Vi...

Nigeria, S/Arabia strengthen Hajj, Umrah cooperati...

Nigeria, S/Arabia strengthen Hajj, Umrah cooperation at historic Abuja meeting By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria and the Kingdom of Sa...

U.S. deploys special forces in Nigeria to tackle t...

U.S. deploys special forces in Nigeria to tackle terrorism — AFRICOM chief By Mark Longyen The U.S. government says it has deepene...

Naira gains against dollar, closes at N1,372.91/$

THE naira appreciated against the United States dollar on Tuesday, February 3, closing at N1,372.91/$ at the official foreign exch...

PENGASSAN explains position on alleged maltreatmen...

THE Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says it has not accused TotalEnergies Nigeria Limite...

‘Christian genocide’: US Congress panels to hold n...

Concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation and the targeting of faith communities will take centre stage as panels of th...

Guessing game continues, as Senate fails to pass E...

For the third time, the Senate failed to pass the Electoral Act Repeal and Enactment Bill 2026 on Tuesday. It had listed to pass t...

Four in 10 cancer cases preventable —WHO

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) say up to four in 10 cancer cases g...

Polaris Bank Offers Free Breast Cancer Screening F...

Polaris Bank has launched a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative for 100 women to mark World Cancer Day on February ...

Customs Intercept 12 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice, 21 U...

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, has seized 12 trucks of foreign parboiled ...

Escapee From ISWAP Captivity Recounts Ordeal After...

One of the escapees from Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ captivity, Mallam Jidda Ba Jidda, has narrated how...

Oyetola Approves Fish Import Licence Digitisation ...

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing proces...

Bandits Attack Kwara Communities, Kill Residents, ...

Armed bandits, on Tuesday, attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State, killing innocent res...

Suspected bandits informants, financiers arrested ...

Police in Sokoto State have arrested suspected informants and financiers linked to bandit activities and recovered rustled cattle ...

You are not condemned – Cleric assures Nigerians

Christian Cleric in Akwa Ibom State, Apostle John Okoriko has urged the people to live above self condemnation, assuring them of J...

NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 71.63% cr...

The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the result of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, External...

Edo Security Corps arrest two suspects who snatch ...

Operatives of the Edo Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested two suspects allegedly specialised in snatching of motorcycles for suspe...

States must adopt alternative dispute resolution t...

A former Executive Vice chairman of Kaduna state Peace Commission, Dr. Priscilla Ankut, has called for alternative dispute resolut...

Multimillion-pound drive to recruit 10,000 new fos...

The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers desc...

Migrant speedboat collides with coastguard off Gre...

At least 15 people have been killed in a collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a coastguard vessel off the coast of ...

New cancer strategy is bold and ambitious - it can...

A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, bu...

Inquests to open into deaths of five babies murder...

Inquests into the deaths of five babies Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering are set to open today.

Morning Rundown: The main headlines, best video an...

Welcome to your Morning Rundown from Sky News - the key stories shaping the day ahead. Tap any headline to read the full story.

Liberia Charts a Bold Course with KPONGAMA:  The ...

Liberia is casting its net wider than ever before. In a historic move to position the country as a regional hub for aquaculture an...

BENUE at 50: Gov Alia Immortalises Murtala Muhamme...

The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has immortalized the late Gen. Murtala Muhammed and other prominent past leade...

Ondo State at 50: A living moral community, define...

Today, history pauses, if only for a moment and invites us to stand still at the confluence of memory and destiny. With hearts lif...

Olaopa Makes Oyo Honours’  List, Pledges More Exce...

The Chairman, Federal Civil  Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa,  pledged to  offer more excellent service  to the public as h...

“World Bank Chief: Nigeria Now Global Reference Fo...

A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership...

WATCH: Haredis block roads near Tel Hashomer in pr...

N12 reported that the protests arose because around 80 haredim are scheduled to enlist in combat support roles.

OpenAI’s Altman downplays Moltbook hype, touts aut...

Altman spoke at the Cisco AI Summit in San Francisco as tech leaders weighed in on Moltbook, a Reddit-like site where AI bots swap...

Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite...

The move makes Illinois the second US state to join the program in defiance of Republican President Donald Trump after California,...

D‑Fend Solutions is redefining safe counter‑drone ...

RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters follow...

Thousands march in Venezuela to demand US free Pre...

Pro-Maduro protesters hold banners calling on US to release 'kidnapped' President and First Lady Cilia Flores.

China warns Panama as Hong Kong firm contests ruli...

China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports 'absurd' and 'shameful'.

LIVE: Israeli attacks kill 10 Palestinians; restri...

At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.

Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks se...

The main sticking point in the negotiations continues to be the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine.

Trump says talks with Iran continuing amid tension...

US President Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran are continuing to try to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.

Bomb Scare In Abia Church As Soldiers Remove Suspe...

SaharaReporters gathered that the suspected explosive device was first seen by church members who were carrying out routine constr...

Half Of Nigerian Hospitals Lack Capacity To Treat ...

The findings are based on a survey of 904 frontline healthcare workers in Nigeria, Brazil, India, Indonesia and Kenya — five count...

UK Prosecution Witness Narrates How Nigerian Ex-Mi...

The case, brought by UK prosecutors, continues to probe allegations of corruption, money laundering, and the movement of oil wealt...

UK Court Told Nigeria’s Former Petroleum Minister ...

The court heard testimony from Monica, a director at the high-end Vincenzo Cafferrella furniture gallery, who described a series o...

BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Posts Audu Bosso To Imo, B...

The redeployments were disclosed in a police wireless message issued by the office of the Force Secretary, a copy of which was obt...

Festus Ogwuche: Presidential Intervention In River...

Human Rights Lawyer Ogwuche says halting impeachment in Rivers and enforcing political loyalty undermines constitutional governanc...

Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s 3 Million Bpd Oil Outpu...

President Tinubu says reforms, rising output and investor confidence will drive crude production growth to 3 million barrels daily...

World Bank Hails Nigeria As Global Reference For C...

World Bank says Nigeria’s sustained policy consistency and reform credibility now serve as a global benchmark for economic reform ...

Court Nullifies FG Revocation Of Dawes Island Marg...

Federal High Court rules revocation of Dawes Island Marginal Field licence unlawful, orders reinstatement of Eurafric Energy licen...

Naira Redesign: Emefiele Followed Buhari Directive...

Witness tells court Emefiele complied with Buhari’s directive, ensuring redesigned Naira notes were produced locally by NSPMC.

How Aidan O'Connell's wife, Jael, balances family ...

Aidan O'Connell's wife, Jael is a former student athlete. Discover her journey from the volleyball courts of Purdue to the sidelin...

Yul Edochie welcomes Bolanle Ninalowo on board fol...

Yul Edochie congratulates Bolanle Ninalowo on his appointment linked to President Tinubu, sparking mixed reactions online over his...

See how Nigerian stock market performed on Tuesday

The Nigerian Exchange rose as bargain-hunting boosted banking and industrial stocks, lifting market capitalisation by N333 billion...

Residents celebrate as Turji’s camp releases abduc...

Residents of Jibia in Katsina state celebrated after Turji’s loyalists released a bandit leader linked to a peace deal, easing fea...

How to apply for World Bank's $250 billion global ...

The World Bank has launched a $250 billion procurement window for Nigerian firms, offering thousands of global contract opportunit...

Tying legs after snakebite reduces victims’ chance...

Learn crucial snakebite first aid. Medical experts warn that tying the affected limb is an outdated and dangerous practice that ca...

PDP chieftain joins 2027 Ogun gov race

PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi has declared his intention to join the 2027 Ogun gov race, citing persistent development lapses and go...

Morning recap: FG to deduct ₦3.6tn electricity sub...

Get your morning news recap on Nigeria’s top stories, including the ₦3.6tn electricity subsidy, NECO results, bandit attacks, and ...

Over 250 people killed after separatist attacks in...

A security official says over 250 people have died in Pakistan separatist attacks across Balochistan, with ongoing clashes between...

Man dies while rescuing goat from deep well in Oyo

A 45-year-old man tragically dies in a well in Saki, Oyo State, after attempting to rescue a goat. The state fire service recovere...

Nigeria set to partner Africa, global allies on af...

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with African nations, global partners and the privat...

Nigeria now global reference for steady, credible ...

A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership...

Ebenco Group Graduate Engineering Program: How to ...

Ebenco Group Limited, a leading indigenous Nigerian energy and environmental services conglomerate, has officially opened applicat...

Jill Biden’s ex-husband arrested on murder charge ...

Former first lady Dr. Jill Biden has been thrust into an unexpected national headline after her ex-husband, William Stevenson, was...

NECO releases 2025 SSCE results: Here’s how to che...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SS...

US Gospel music legend Ron Kenoly dies at 81: Wors...

The global Christian music community is mourning the death of Ron Kenoly, the iconic American gospel singer, worship leader, and p...

Ifeyinwa Osime: 10 things to know about Access Ban...

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of the Board of Access Bank Plc, marking a...

Is Super Micro Computer the biggest AI server winn...

Super Micro Computer has raised its revenue outlook for the current fiscal year, citing sustained and accelerating demand for its ...

Is Ja Morant headed to Miami? Why the Heat are sud...

As speculation continues to swirl around whether the Miami Heat could make a blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thu...

Pistons trade Jaden Ivey to Bulls: Kevin Huerter d...

The Detroit Pistons have officially closed the chapter on what many once believed would be the franchise’s long-term backcourt pai...