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2.89 Crore Voters Removed From UP SIR Draft List, ...

Releasing the draft revised list for Uttar Pradesh after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission said 2.89 c...

Case Against Andhra Temple Staff For New Year Danc...

Andhra Pradesh police have registered a case against five staff members of the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Annasatra after videos showi...

"Will Trump Kidnap Our PM Like Venezuela?" Congres...

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has added firepower to the party's national chief Mallikarjun Kharge's frontal attack on Prime M...

"He Deserves It": Maria Machado Offers Trump Her N...

Days after the US forces captured Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she wanted to share her N...

Exclusive - Reincarnation, Transmigration, Coincid...

Reincarnation is a "phenomenon that occurs" and transmigration of souls has been acknowledged by the Greeks and Buddhists, renowne...

"Want Water, Not Dispute": Andhra Minister On Reva...

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu on Tuesday rejected the Telangana chief minister's claim that the Rayalaseema...

Expert Shares Tips To Tackle Emotional Isolation I...

There is a very specific kind of loneliness that exists in the corporate India. On the surface, it may look like the loneliness of...

OpenAI Says Over 40 Million Users Have Asked ChatG...

OpenAI's ChatGPT is reportedly handling a surge in healthcare queries, with over 40 million users asking medical questions, many f...

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Siraj Outshines Shami; P...

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE Score: India's ODI captain Shubman Gill has had a Vijay Hazare Trophy comeback to forget.

Supreme Court Gives Centre 4 Months To Decide On E...

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central government and the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to decide, within...

I Dare You To Post Anything About My Child Again –...

Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has issued a strong warning to a popular Twitter influencer known as Dami Foreign, asking him to sto...

Bayern Munich Play Down Osimhen Links As Kane Stay...

Bayern Munich have halted their interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, insisting there is no urgency to reinforce their cen...

Politicians Are Like Ghosts – Udenta Explains Why ...

Former National Secretary of the Defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), Udenta Udenta, has shared his thoughts on why any attempt b...

Ex-Lawmaker Gives Reason For Dumping PDP For APC

Former member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a failed and irrede...

‘You Couldn’t Win Your Own Election, You Want To H...

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere O...

Iran protests prompt new Trump warning over deadly...

Nine days of anti-government protests engulf Iran as Trump warns of consequences. Iranian Americans praise president's support for...

Colombian President Petro threatens military respo...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he would "take up arms" against the U.S. if it attacks his country. This after Presi...

Venezuela orders nationwide manhunt for supporters...

Nicolas Maduro was arrested by U.S. forces on drug trafficking charges as Venezuela declares emergency, ordering arrests of suppor...

Iran offers citizens $7 monthly payments as protes...

Iran shifts from import subsidies to direct $7 monthly payments for citizens as the currency loses its value and protests intensif...

Venezuela's new interim leader Delcy Rodríguez 'ha...

Venezuela's new interim president Delcy Rodríguez represents continuity of Maduro's regime, according to a former official as the ...

President John Mahama pledges to review Single Spi...

President John Mahama has pledged to review the Single Spine Salary Structure and pensions system to improve public sector pay and...

Season rocked by injury as Premier League star suf...

Manchester City have confirmed that defender Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken leg during the Chelsea draw, dealing Pep Guardiola a...

Former manager tipped for a return to Old Trafford...

Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim, sparking fan reactions and reports linking former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with ...

Mzbel speaks after Fire Oja denies claims of being...

Mzbel addressed Fire Oja's denial of his arrest for defamatory statements and shared details of the police investigation, garnerin...

Ghana police recruitment: Screening for shortliste...

The Ghana Police Service begins screening applicants on January 12, 2026. Other services' schedules will follow after January 15. ...

Fixing Nigeria’s inconsistent budget system

Fixing Nigeria’s inconsistent budget system By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)   Some economic stakeholders have ...

Replacement of FIRS with NRS ‘ll overhaul revenue ...

Replacement of FIRS with NRS ‘ll overhaul revenue administration – Adedeji By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) say...

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protest...

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Jan. 6, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General ...

CAR President Touadera wins 3rd term in office

CAR President Touadera wins 3rd term in office Bangui, Jan. 6, 2026 (Reuters/NAN) Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin...

Venezuela hunts collaborators after Maduro arrest ...

Venezuela hunts collaborators after Maduro arrest by U.S. forces Buenos Aires, Jan. 6, 2026 (dpa/NAN)  Venezuelan police have laun...

Onobiren: Laju Iren Films Unveils Teaser For Cinem...

Laju Iren Films has unveiled the official teaser for Onobiren, a highly anticipated film scheduled for cinema release on March 6, ...

‘I Cannot Betray Kwankwaso’, Governor Yusuf’s Old ...

As political tension simmers in Kano State over reported planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Co...

Kwankwaso Reminds Governor Yusuf Of Their ‘Shared ...

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has extended birthday felicita...

Anthony Joshua Mulls Retirement After Fatal Car Cr...

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering retiring from boxing following a fatal car crash in Nig...

Rodriguez Sworn In As Venezuela’s Interim Presiden...

Venezuela’s parliament, on Monday, swore in Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, two days after United States forc...

High street giant has bumper Christmas but remains...

One of the UK's largest clothing retailers has reported a bumper Christmas but warned of a slowdown.

FTSE 100 bosses' pay 'overtakes typical worker's a...

The bosses of the most valuable UK-listed companies will have to work less than three days of 2026 to earn more than a typical wor...

Swiss bar where fatal New Year's fire broke out ha...

The Swiss bar that caught fire during a New Year's celebration and killed 40 people had not been inspected since 2019, officials h...

Ukraine's allies meet to discuss security as Trump...

Ukraine's allies will meet later today in Paris to discuss the country's security after a potential ceasefire with Russia.

'My sister doesn't have internet or a smartphone -...

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Ahmad Salihijo, Former Rural Electrification Agenc...

President Muhammadu Buhari, in December 2019, appointed Ahmad Salihijo, an engineer, as the Managing Director of the Rural Electri...

Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, mainta...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance,...

Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire ...

In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive c...

ALGON Sets the Record Straight on Local Government...

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Ogun State Chapter, has categorically refuted what it called the fabricat...

Fidelity Bank appoints Onwughalu as Chairman follo...

Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board o...

Former Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi speaks on rebuildi...

Sharabi told the radio station that he misses the everyday moments he once shared with his daughters, who were killed during the H...

Netanyahu: Rafah crossing to stay closed until fin...

"This is our duty," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said earlier. "Hamas can and must return Gvili to Israel."

'Grandpa, look what we found': Huckabee family unc...

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar lands in Somaliland ...

Kurdish leader Yazdanpana: Iran’s crisis is a mism...

“What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazda...

Colombia prepares for refugee influx after US stri...

Already home to three million Venezuelan refugees, Colombia is worried that over a million more could try to cross over.

US pressure mounts at Panama Canal over Venezuelan...

The Panama Canal has become the focus of increased US pressure as the US tries to curb Venezuelan oil shipments.

Chelsea announce Rosenior as new manager of Premie...

Liam Rosenior, who has signed a contract with the club until 2032, will bring his assistants from Strasbourg.

Ukraine’s top allies meet in Paris to push for Kyi...

'Coalition of the willing' tries to lay groundwork for ceasefire and end to Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine.

Economic survival in Gaza decimated by Israeli cou...

Gaza's unemployment rate has reached 80 percent, among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations.

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Katsina Communities In...

SaharaReporters gathered that the attacks occurred on Monday night when heavily armed assailants invaded the affected areas, opera...

BREAKING: Police Detain Port Harcourt Pastor Over ...

Security sources told SaharaReporters that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arr...

BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Two Residents In Souther...

The woman, who was mourning her son—killed in her presence — as well as his wife and daughter, is said to have been ill at the tim...

Danish PM Frederiksen Warns US Takeover Of Greenla...

Danish PM Frederiksen says any US attempt to seize Greenland risks ending NATO and undermining decades of collective security.

Air Peace Tops African Airlines In Seat Capacity G...

Air Peace posted Africa’s fastest seat capacity growth in December 2025, expanding supply by over 53 percent year on year.

Muda Yusuf: Nigeria Can Achieve 4–4.5% GDP Growth ...

Dr Muda Yusuf says Nigeria’s 2026 growth outlook depends on realistic budgeting, pragmatic tax implementation and tackling product...

Osimhen Threatens To Quit Super Eagles After AFCON...

Osimhen reportedly dropped his accreditation and threatened to quit Nigeria’s AFCON squad entirely after a bust-up with Lookman on...

María Corina Machado Hails US Operation Removing N...

Venezuelans fear political crackdown after Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, while international leaders praise US operation removing him f...

Experts Reveal impact of US planned takeover Venez...

Nigeria's 2026 budget faces uncertainty as oil earnings hinge on global supply challenges and competition from Venezuela. Experts ...

2027 election: Tinubu's aide predicts what may hap...

Daniel Bwala predicts Peter Obi won't secure ADC's presidential or vice-presidential nomination, citing his diminished influence a...

Find out new exchange rate as naira appreciates in...

The naira opened higher on Monday, gaining against the US dollar, pound, and euro, supported by rising reserves, foreign investmen...

Funke Akindele beats previous cinema record with B...

Funke Akindele’s film Behind the Scenes breaks Nollywood record with N1.7bn. She credits hard work, grace, and fans for her unmatc...

"U dey feed me?" Fans panic as Osimhen takes drast...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly blocked popular football content creator Bi Bernard on Instagram after his crit...

Why politicians are dumping PDP for APC, others – ...

Ex-lawmaker Dachung Bagos explains why PDP defections are rising, citing the party’s failure and the APC’s alignment with their st...

BREAKING: Liam Rosenior confirmed as Chelsea coach

Chelsea FC officially appoints Liam Rosenior as the new head coach. The former Strasbourg manager signs a long-term contract to le...

Ekiti APC rallies members for e-registration, urge...

The Ekiti State APC chapter calls on all members to participate in the national e-registration exercise to strengthen party struct...

Sustained reforms can push Nigeria’s GDP to 4% in ...

An expert states that with sustained economic reforms and by addressing structural issues, Nigeria’s GDP growth could reach 4% to ...

NYSC sets date for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orienta...

The NYSC has announced the official date for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course, starting January 21, 2026. Get the fu...

Five Children Die After Fence Collapsed In Maidugu...

Five children have been confirmed dead, while another sustained injuries, following the collapse of a fence in the Bulumkutu area...

Super Eagles Players Must Be Focused Ahead Quarter...

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has expressed his delight at the team’s impressive performance in the 4-0 win over Mozambique whil...

Car Snatcher Arrested In Enugu

One Emmanuel Chukwu has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command while attempting to sell an alleged stolen Toyota Highlan...

Venezuela Interim President Can’t Be Trusted, Warn...

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has cast doubt on the credibility of the country’s new interim leadership, war...

Djokovic Pulls Out Of Adelaide International Tourn...

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Adelaide international tournament, citing lack of full fitness. The Adelaide ...

Tiwa Savage slams X user over ‘repeated’ online ha...

Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has threatened to take actions against an X influencer, Dami Foreign over alleged social media attack...

America’s Textron, Tantita drone deal set to trans...

American defence technology firm, Textron Systems, has moved to equip Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) with advan...

FG accredits Pillarcraft as NRS System Integrator

The Federal Government has accredited Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions as a System Integrator for Nigeria’s e-Invoicing framework under...

DJ Cuppy takes break from social media for spiritu...

Media personality Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has announced she will be stepping away from social media for a 21-...

Venezuela, Russia, China, UK urge U.S. to release ...

Venezuela, Russia, China, and the Uk have urged the United States to release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia F...

AFCON 2025: Egypt, Nigeria, others seal quarter-fi...

On Monday, Egypt reached the quarter-finals after defeating Benin 3–1 in extra time, with Mohamed Salah scoring with the final kic...

AFCON 2025: Five defining takeaways from Nigeria’s...

Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhe...

AFCON 2025: Osimhen edges closer to Yekini’s histo...

Since March 2025, Osimhen has enjoyed a prolific run, scoring nine goals in 10 matches for the Super Eagles. The post AFCON 2025: ...

Nigerian government introduces measures to curb ma...

The government stated that the measures form part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening credibility, transparency, and public ...

Nigerian Army opens application for Direct Short S...

The army said applications are free and must be submitted online. The application window opens on 7 January and closes on 4 Februa...

Flood kills 16, displaces hundreds in Indonesia

An overflowing river flooded four towns on the small island north of Sulawesi on Monday, the national disaster mitigation agency s...

Tiwa Savage warns X influencer to leave her son ou...

Tiwa Savage accused Dami Foreign of repeatedly targeting her online and said she had previously ignored what she described as sust...

Chelsea announce appointment of Liam Rosenior as n...

Premier League giants Chelsea on Tuesday announced the appointment of Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as their new head coach to rep...

US Justice Dept says millions of Epstein files sti...

The US Department of Justice said Monday it is still reviewing more than two million documents potentially related to convicted se...

Protest rocks Akure Stadium over appointment of ac...

The protesters, comprising sports union leaders, coaches and athletes, said the appointment would not advance sports development i...

UP SIR: 2.89 cr voters removed from draft electora...

Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll, published after a special intensive revision, has excluded approximately 2.89 crore voters. ...

'Failing to do its duty': SC raps pollution body o...

The Supreme Court has criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its inaction on Delhi's worsening air qualit...

'Will Trump kidnap our PM?' Prithviraj Chavan's bi...

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan linked US trade tensions and tariffs on India to the alleged CIA-led operation in Venezuel...

6,6,6,4,6,6: Bairstow unleashes carnage in Centuri...

Jonny Bairstow produced a moment of SA20 history at Centurion, smashing Keshav Maharaj for a record 34-run over that turned the co...

Hajj 2026 shock: Why has Egypt ended free pilgrima...

Egypt is ending state-funded free Hajj slots for 2026, shifting to a digital lottery for approximately 12,000 pilgrims and license...

Council Crisis: Osun APC fingers Adeleke’s govt of...

News Update THE All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Osun State has accused the Accord/PDP-led state government of deliberately abu...

‘Your hands will burn’ — Wike warns APC na’tl secr...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congr...

AFCON 2025: Lookman’s response when asked about cl...

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has refused to escalate the angry clash with Victor Osimhen during a 4-0 defeat of Mozambiq...

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles trash Mozambique

News Update Nigeria qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a 4-0 hammering of Mozambique on...

Nigerian Army opens fresh 2026 recruitment

News Update THE Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the 29/2026 Direct Short Service Commission, DSSC...

2027: Oyo APC Guber Hopeful, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Ka...

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/161TAK1yke 2027: Oyo APC Guber Hopeful, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, Attends Ogbomoso APC Stakehold...

Lookman Plays Down Osimhen Altercation, Insists Fo...

_Explains what transpired_ Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has dismissed reports of a fallout with teammate Victor Osimhen fol...

Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK), Oyo APC Guber Hop...

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19zmvhJSir Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK), Oyo APC Guber Hopeful, Felicitates Alhaji Ridiwan Kad...

Adelabu’s Thugs Shoot Okada Rider As APC Holds Tin...

An unidentified commercial motorcyclist (Okada rider) was shot on Monday by thugs accompanying Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebay...

OTOPE Foundation Unveils 2026 Project Forecast for...

The President of OTOPE Foundation, Hon. Dr. Temitope Ezekiel Oladimeji, has announced a comprehensive lineup of humanitarian and d...

27,000 Bungoma households set for power connection

The government has committed to connect more than 27,000 households to electricity in Bungoma County under the Last Mile Connectiv...

Murang’a man begins 80-hour tree-hugging challenge...

As a way of raising awareness about the endurance cancer patients and their caregivers go through, a man from Kahuro village in Mu...

Dr. Rae’s remains to arrive in Kenya Wednesday

The body of former Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. George Rae, is expe...

Borehole ends years-long water shortage in Kabuku

Residents of the Kabuku area in Tigoni-Ngecha Ward have received a new year gift in the form of a high-yielding borehole that prom...

Alai Admits Carrying Firearm but Denies Brandishin...

Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has dismissed claims that he brandished a firearm during a confrontation wi...

Here Is the Official 2026 School Calendar in Kenya...

The Ministry of Education has released the academic calendar for the 2026 school year, outlining term dates, holidays, and nationa...

Hilarious Memes Trending in Nairobi This Tuesday

The post Hilarious Memes Trending in Nairobi This Tuesday appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Controller of Budget Says Sh43 Billion Approved Ou...

The National Treasury is facing scrutiny over Sh43 billion in additional allocations that the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyaka...

Murang’a Man Takes on 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Stunt t...

30-year-old James Irungu from Murang’a has launched an extraordinary 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge to spotlight Kenya’s...

Govt Announces Plans to Upgrade Kenya’s Largest Hy...

The dam, which is among the Seven Folks Dams, is situated in Embu and Machakos County, and its expansion is aimed at boosting the ...

Mass Layoffs Loom as Govt Announces Plans to Shut ...

The companies earmarked for dissolution mainly engage in consultancy services, security, media, internet, building and constructio...

Why Kenya’s Private Sector Is Poised for a Hiring ...

Businesses expect further growth driven by investment, staffing expansion, diversification, product rebrands, and increased advert...

Man Electrocuted in Accident While Trimming Tree

Kenya Power regulations require anyone looking to cut trees near power lines to contact the company first.

TSC Issues Warning After Banning Three Teachers Fr...

The teacher's code of conduct requires them to, at all times, perform their duties and to conduct themselves responsibly and profe...

UK sides with Denmark against Trump’s Greenland cl...

The UK has backed Denmark in its row with the US over Greenland ownership Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s top refiner denies Bloomberg report of Rus...

Bloomberg reported last week that Reliance might have resumed Russian crude imports despite US sanctions Read Full Article at RT....

Trump putting Venezuela’s interim leader on ‘short...

The US wants Delcy Rodriguez to meet several pro-American demands, and expects her to ultimately leave power, the article says Re...

BBC bans saying US ‘kidnapped’ Maduro – leaked mem...

A leaked BBC memo tells staff to avoid the term “kidnapped” for describing Maduro’s arrest, British journalist Owen Jones has cla...

Great powers ‘erased international law’ – Fico...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has slammed the US for attacking Venezuela, accusing Washington of “erasing” international law ...