Category: News

Germany 'plans Arctic NATO operation to keep Trump...

This comes after the US President said he wants control of the island because of its location, its mineral resources, and rising R...

Awujale: Ruling house slams KWAM1 over protest let...

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu Land has criticised popular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1, over his ...

Police apprehend two notorious armed robbery suspe...

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two notorious armed robbery suspects, Kabiru Isah and Monda...

Edo postpones school resumption date

From Joseph Kanjo, Benin The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Se...

Women’s health central to economic growth, sustain...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that addressing Nigeria’s gender health gap is fundamental to achieving sustainable health r...

Kogi govt mourns death of three APC chieftains

The Kogi State Government has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of three distinguished political leaders and sons of the ...

Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold ...

All flights out of Kittila airport in northern Finland were cancelled on Sunday with temperatures falling as low as -38C.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to po...

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanc...

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Gut-wrenching footage shows grieving Iranian famil...

Heartbreaking footage has captured grief-stricken families in Iran searching through rows of dead bodies after the Islamic Republi...

Trump addresses bombshell Jerome Powell investigat...

“I don’t know anything about it, but he’s certainly not very good at the Fed, and he’s not very good at building buildings."...

We tested the best colostrum supplements — these 5...

Did you hear? Colostrum is no longer just for babies.

Trump warns ExxonMobil after CEO calls Venezuela ‘...

President Trump told reporters Sunday night that he was “inclined” to deny ExxonMobil any role in rebuilding Venezuela’s moribund ...

Ex-FBI agent suggests possible motive in twisted m...

An ex-FBI agent suggested a years-long “deep-seated resentment and hatred” was to blame for the tragic murder of an Ohio dentist a...

Entire Family Found De@d In Their Home

Entire Family Found Dead In Their Home The deceased, Obele Theophilus, his wife, children, and a brother-in-law reportedly went to...

Gas Cylinder B!ast Ignites F!re at Ogun Free Trade...

Gas Cylinder Blast Ignites Fire at Ogun Free Trade Zone, Damages Buildings A gas cylinder explosion at a mattress and foam manufac...

Trump Declares Himself ‘Acting President Of Venezu...

Trump Declares Himself ‘Acting President Of Venezuela’ In Viral Post This comes just days after Trump signed an Executive Order de...

Otunba Dr. Timehin Adelegbe Celebrates Gov. Aiyeda...

Otunba Dr. Timehin Adelegbe Celebrates Gov. Aiyedatiwa at 61, Hails His Steady Leadership Otunba Dr. Timehin Adelegbe has sent war...

CCTV Captures Dar!ng Fresh K!dnapping In Ekpoma, A...

  CCTV Captures Daring Fresh Kidnapping In Ekpoma, A Day After Residents Protest Incessant Abductions In Edo Barely a day after re...

Paris’s Louvre Museum to close for the day due to ...

Paris’s Louvre Museum closed on Monday as the bulk of its staff went on strike, the institution announced on its website. The worl...

There is a 'range of options' for US intervention ...

Iran's foreign minister said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from US Preside...

Agatha Christie wove satire, social comedy into ‘s...

Agatha Christie's enduring global popularity is often attributed to her ingenious plots. But as Gill Plain, Professor of English a...

Papers look ahead to Marine Le Pen's make-or-break...

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 12: The French press are looking ahead to the start of far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen's appeal ...

'International influence' over 2026 edition of the...

“One Battle After Another,” which topped the list of nominations with nine, took best motion picture, musical or comedy, and “Hamn...

POLL OF THE DAY: Does Nadhim Zahawi's defection he...

Virgin Media viewers unlock brand-new TV channel f...

Virgin Media O2 has kickstarted the year with a new freebie for viewers. The telecom is offering free access to Premier Sports Rug...

Watch Sky TV? Download this app, and you'll be rew...

Sky has announced a slew of new rewards for its subscribers to kickstart the new year. If you're signed-up for one of the best Sky...

'Britain is hostile!' UK's billionaire exodus cont...

Sir Michael Moritz has revealed he is seeking German citizenship after raising concerns about the safety of his family amid politi...

'They have been crushed!' GB News guest unleashes ...

Clare Muldoon launched a fiery attack on major supermarket chains, accusing them of squeezing British farmers "to the limit" while...

Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis...

While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies , many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to a...

Exercise is as effective as medication in treating...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon...

How IVF has led to a record number of single moms ...

Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

Who are the figure skaters representing Team USA? ...

Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes ...

More federal agents head to Minnesota. And, U.S. F...

The Trump administration will send hundreds of additional federal agents to Minnesota. And, here are the figure skaters who will r...

Iran Accuses U.S., Israel of Inciting Riots, Says ...

Iran’s Foreign Minister said security forces have “full control” of the country after two weeks of ongoing upheaval, accusing Isra...

Tinubu Arrives In Abu Dhabi For 2026 Sustainabilit...

By Alebiowu Kehinde President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi late Sunday night, January 11, 2026, ahead of his participati...

Nigerian Army, DIA Arrests Two Suspected Gunrunner...

Anthony Ufoh The troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke,  and the operatives of the Defence Intell...

Super Eagles Train Behind Closed Doors In Rabat

The Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Monday (today) as they intensify preparations for the highly anticipated semi-f...

Abia Lauds Nigeria’s Military, Fallen Heroes, For ...

By Uche Nwosu, UmuahiaThe Abia State government has lauded the members of the armed forces of Nigeriafor their efforts and sacrifi...

Punjab Police crack Valtoha AAP sarpanch murder, 7...

Two shooters airlifted from Chhattisgarh; 110 km of CCTV trail and links to foreign-based handlers exposed in cross-country manhun...

In U-turn, Akal Takht tells SGPC to cooperate with...

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj warns against political exploitation of the sensitive issue; authorises SGPC chief to share information...

Gunmen fire 8 rounds at Phagwara sweet shop, extor...

Narrow escape for shop owner, workers in firing that took place hours before chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s Jalandhar visit; Oppn ...

8-year-old killed, 2 injured in Solan fire, NDRF j...

Inquiry ordered after a wooden building near Arki bus stand turns into a death trap; several shops destroyed.

Elderly couple found murdered in Karnal’s Assandh...

Bodies of scrap dealer, who was also a village nambardar, and his wife found with limbs tied, mouth taped at their house; police s...

Doctor Suspended As Chimamanda’s Lawyers Writes Eu...

Solicitors acting for renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, ove...

Rema Wins ‘Artiste Of The Year’ At 2025 AFRIMA Awa...

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema, was the biggest winner at the ninth All Africa Music Awards, which was held at the Eko Convention C...

Price War: Retailers Drop Petrol Below Dangote’s N...

The price war in the petroleum sector has continued to deepen as some retail outlets have dropped the prices of Premium Motor Spir...

Opinion: Opinion | Donald Trump: When 'Ego-Mania' ...

No US president after the Second World War has shaken up the global system as much as Trump has done in only a year of his preside...

"Not An Astrologer": Ajit Pawar On Speculation Ove...

Amid recurring speculation that Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar (NCP-SP) leader Supriya Sule may join the BJP, Maharashtra...

'Turning Districts Into Miya Lands': Himanta Sarma...

The Congress plans to "alter the demographic character of key Upper Assam districts," alleged Chief Minister Himanta Sarma, slammi...

"No Issues In Family": Supriya Sule On Joining Han...

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Monday said that there has never been any issue within their f...

Hyderabad Cops Step Up Drive To Seize Chinese Manj...

With a spate of injuries caused by nylon kite threads reported across Hyderabad ahead of Makar Sankranti, city police stepped up t...

Kirkkan OTT Release Date Confirmed: When and Where...

Streaming exclusively on Sun NXT from January 15, Kirkkan is a gripping investigative drama that explores the emotional and moral ...

Mahasenha Volume 1 OTT Release Date: When and Wher...

Mahasenha Volume 1, directed by Dhinesh Kalaiselvan and starring Vemal, is a multilingual mystical thriller that delves into belie...

Top Free Online Courses By IIMs: AI, Machine Learn...

Top Free Courses: IIMs are offering free online courses in 2026 via the SWAYAM portal, covering AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, ...

Over 10 Jaundice Cases Reported In Odisha, Symptom...

Jaundice happens when the liver is unable to process bilirubin in your blood. This can either be caused by too much red blood cell...

After OpenAI, Now Anthropic Introduces Claude for ...

Anthropic, on Sunday, introduced Claude for Healthcare, a set of custom artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at healthcare pro...

Tinubu Using Judiciary, EFCC To Intimidate Governo...

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using th...

Lizzy Anjorin Speaks On Being Arrested After Petit...

Nigerian actress Lizzy Anjorin has addressed reports claiming she was arrested over defamation of character. Naija News reports t...

‘We Don’t See The Justification For Governors Join...

Former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo, has stated that there is no justification for governors joining the All Progre...

2027: Why Peter Obi’s Tsunami Is Likely To Sweep H...

A former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo, has asserted that the tsunami of Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candida...

Osayi-Samuel Says Super Eagles Of Nigeria Are Now ...

Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel believes the Super Eagles have reached a level where opponents approach games against them ...

As Trump urges deal, Cuban president warns that th...

As Trump pressured Cuba to strike a deal, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez asserted that the country will defend itself ...

Five severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach ...

Ecuador gang violence escalates as five severed heads discovered on tourist beach in Puerto Lopez, highlighting country's record h...

Prophet blasts Ablakwa, mentions Mahama and Julius...

Popular prophet Nigel Gaisie has sent a word of caution to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, urging him to re...

38 casualties recorded in fatal crash involving bu...

A tragic accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway at Suhum Mankrong resulted in one fatality and 37 injured, following a collision bet...

Sompa TV presenter, Oheneni Adazoa expensive birth...

Sompa TV presenter Oheneni Adazoa gifted her husband, Clement Abrefa Yeboah, with a brand-new car for his birthday, showcasing the...

Wode Maya and MrBeast lead YouTubers to rebuild a ...

Wode Maya and MrBeast teamed up with global YouTubers to rebuild a village in Ghana, launching a project to provide water, healthc...

Kwaku Manu accuses ex-wife Diane Naa Okailey Nyark...

Kwaku Manu accuses ex-wife Diane Naa Okailey Nyarko of fuelling online attacks against him, amid mixed reactions from Ghanaians ov...

Establishing nexus between solid minerals reforms ...

Establishing nexus between solid minerals reforms and revenue gains By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On assumption of ...

NDIC pays N24.3bn second liquidation dividend to H...

NDIC pays N24.3bn second liquidation dividend to Heritage Bank depositors   Dividend   By Grace Alegba   Lagos, Jan. 12, 2026 (NAN...

Iran asks to negotiate amid deadly crackdown on pr...

Iran asks to negotiate amid deadly crackdown on protesters – Trump Washington, Jan. 12, 2026 (dpa/NAN) Amid ongoing mass protests ...

U.S. invasion of Venezuela raises global sovereign...

U.S. invasion of Venezuela raises global sovereignty questions By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The United States’ mi...

Rema emerges biggest winner at 9th AFRIMA Awards

Rema emerges biggest winner at 9th AFRIMA Awards Rema emerges biggest winner at 9th AFRIMA Awards By Oladele Eniola Nigerian Afrob...

Senator Abbo cleared of rape allegation against mi...

Former lawmaker who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has been cleared of an alleged rape of a minor. Cl...

Properties worth millions of naira destroyed as fi...

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by a fire that ravaged a lounge in one of the hotels in Ibadan, the Oyo Sta...

Tinubu arrives UAE ahead of sustainability summit

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit. The Presiden...

Malami’s case not personal, I inherited his invest...

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said that the case if the former Attorney-Gener...

Osun govt suspends dealings with NYCN

The Osun State Government has announced a suspension of all further dealings with the state chapter of the National Youth Council ...

'Major incident' declared as thousands of househol...

Tens of thousands of people across South East England are without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.

London 'one of the safest' cities in the world, Kh...

Sir Sadiq Khan has said London is "one of the safest" cities in the world after the number of homicides in the capital fell to the...

Two men charged after one of UK's largest ever can...

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis after police recovered two tonnes of the drug, valued at around £24m....

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners

The awards show that kicks off the season, the Golden Globes celebrate the best film and TV of the last year.

Ofcom investigating X after reports AI chatbot Gro...

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X's AI tool, Grok, over it being used to create sexualised imagery of women and chi...

Nyesom Wike and falling rafters of Rivers

FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike is a phenomenon. He is someone many love to hate. When the Secretary of the APC, Dr. Ajibola Bashi...

Security forces neutralise scores of bandits in Ko...

The Kogi State Police Command has urged members of the public to be vigilant and report anyone with fresh injuries and suspicious ...

2026: Year of the Double Dance

In 2026, Nigerians will live life in a double reality. We will literally be dancing to two dissonant drumbeats. Some will find the...

President Tinubu committed to Security-Gov Abiodun...

Governor Dapo Abiodun has commended the Government at the center, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for its commitment to safegu...

Governor Yusuf empowers 2,260 graduands of 8 insti...

Kano state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed empowerment packages to 2,260 graduands  of eight entrepreneurship skil...

Appeals filed over ‘disproportionate’ conditions i...

Tzachi Braverman, chief of staff at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Omer Mantzur, a PMO spokesman, filed appeals on Monday agains...

Case 4000: Netanyahu testimony cut short after sea...

Monday marked Netanyahu’s 70th day of testimony in his ongoing corruption trial and his latest appearance under cross-examination ...

First-time bar exam pass rate nears 68% in Winter ...

Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.

Beersheba court sentences three to prison for loot...

Judge Shosh Shitrit sentenced 29-year-old Liran Yaakobov to 36 months in prison, 30-year-old Netanel Aviv to 38 months, and 30-yea...

US, Pakistan deepen military ties with ‘Inspired G...

Senior military officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony, according to Pakistan’s military media wing. 

Families hope for a miracle at site of Philippines...

Rescuers are searching for survivors days after a mountain of garbage collapsed at a landfill site in the Philippines.

Malaysia blocks Grok amid uproar over nonconsensua...

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says ban comes after failure to comply with formal notices.

Mossad agents are “hiding among Iranian demonstrat...

“Mossad agents [are] hiding among Iranian demonstrators.”

Sudan’s army renewing military effort to retake Ko...

Mission against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces would surpass army's recapture of Khartoum state last year.

Syrians in Kurdish areas of Aleppo pick up pieces ...

The battles in Aleppo between Syrian forces, who have reasserted control, and the SDF killed many, displaced thousands.

BREAKING: Tambuwal Visits Ex-AGF Malami At Kuje Pr...

“Tambuwal was with Malami yesterday to discuss the way forward,” said a source privy to the visit.

BREAKING: Niger Community Raises Alarm Over Presen...

This comes a few days after gunmen attacked the community market, killing villagers and abducting many others.

BREAKING: One CJTF Member Killed As Terrorists Att...

According to the sources, the attack was believed to be a reprisal following a recent military operation in which over 200 terrori...

EFCC Boss Olukoyede Stands By Resignation Vow, Say...

According to the EFCC chairman, Bello allegedly transferred money directly from the Kogi State Government’s account to a bureau de...

Arms Found In Ex-AGF Malami’s Kebbi House As DSS O...

However, because the investigation of illegal arms possession falls outside the EFCC’s statutory mandate, the anti-graft agency re...

Dele Momodu: Tinubu Is Defeatable If Opposition Ge...

ADC chieftain Dele Momodu says discipline, unity and strategic candidate selection can unseat the APC in 2027.

Michael Carrick Emerges As Favourite For Mancheste...

Sources confirmtalks with Michael Carrick have progressed as United target an appointment before players return to training.

Sudan Government Returns To Khartoum After Nearly ...

 Prime Minister Kamel Idris announces the official return of government to the capital as Sudan marks 1,000 days of conflict.

Okwesilieze Nwodo: South East Leaders Not Speaking...

Okwesilieze Nwodo says Southeast political elites backing APC do not reflect grassroots views or voting conscience in the region.

Fayose: Peter Obi Is ‘Life’ Of ADC, The New Opposi...

Fayose says PDP is no longer Nigeria’s main opposition and highlights Peter Obi as a major political figure for 2027.

See how this Ghanaian insulted Super Eagles after ...

Nigeria beats Algeria at AFCON, setting new record. This sparked mixed reactions from football fans across Africa as a Ghanaian ma...

AFCON semi-final: UK journalist shares "only one w...

A journalist in the UK got many people talking after he shared the only way Morocco can beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the AF...

5 Moroccan players who could trouble Nigeria in se...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria confront Morocco's Atlas Lions in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final—key players to watch as Ni...

See affected areas: EKEDC downgrades customers to ...

The he EKEDC has reduced daily power supply on several feeders in several parts of Lagos, cutting service to as low as four hours ...

Rivers crisis: Nyesom Wike responds to calls for T...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) mnister Nyesom Wike asserts that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could remove him from office...

Police debunk reports of fire at Edo station

The Edo State Police Command has debunked false social media reports of an Edo station fire, clarifying the incident occurred at n...

Indonesia to introduce single rice price policy in...

Indonesia will implement a single rice price policy in 2026 to reduce regional price disparities. The plan aims to ensure uniform ...

YouTube star KSI confirms retirement from boxing, ...

YouTube star KSI announces his boxing retirement, citing the sport’s mental and physical toll. He confirms the long-awaited Jake P...

Ogun Free Trade Zone fire not caused by gas explos...

Management confirms the Ogun Free Trade Zone fire was not a gas explosion. No casualties were reported, and the blaze at Good Matt...

Okpebholo postpones school resumption in Edo Centr...

The Edo State government has postponed school resumption in the Central Senatorial District indefinitely following violent protest...

‘Security Is Our Priority’ – Otti Declares

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commended members of the armed forces of Nigeria, both the living and fallen heroes for thei...

Atiku Demands Release Of Govt Critic, Warns Agains...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the arrest and detention of a government critic, Abubakar Salim Musa, callin...

Two Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has recovered two stolen vehicles in Enugu. Four suspects were also arrested in connection with th...

NBA: Barnes Shine As Toronto Raptors Defeat Philad...

Scottie Barnes made the game-winning free throw in the final second of overtime to help the Toronto Raptors defeat visiting the P...

Flick Proud Of Barcelona Players For Beating Real ...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has heaped praises on his players following the 3-2 victory over Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super...

Six ways to survive January after Detty December s...

December or Detty December as some call it, in Nigeria is synonymous with heavy spending food, gifts, outings, concerts, and trave...

The Legacy of Traditional Kingdoms and the Adelank...

Interview Statement by Azeez Babatunde Interviewed by Mrs. Oluwabunmi My name is Azeez Babutunde, a descendant of the Adelanko roy...