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Ariana Grande is straight out of the ‘70s on ‘SNL’...

The "Wicked" star borrowed a piece of comedy history for her "Saturday Night Live" promo opposite musical guest Cher.

Tompolo, INEC, Elders Council, Pay Condolence Visi...

  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and the family of his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Monday, recei...

Fire razes former governor’s residence in Abuja

A fire has destroyed four of the five three-bedroom flats at a residential property on Nelson Mandela Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Dock...

Police, FBI, Secret Service storm Lagos, Edo, arre...

The Nigeria Police Force, working with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Secret Service, has arre...

Senator Ireti Kingibe dumps LP for ADC

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has officially dumped the Labour Party(LP) for the African Demo...

Resigned NMDPRA CEO should have been hanged – Sena...

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday called for the “hanging” of Farouk Ahmed, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian...

Former Delta state senator dies 

Former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North Senatorial District, has been reported dead at the age ...

Rivers Politics Shifts Again as Four Federal Lawma...

Rivers Politics Shifts Again as Four Federal Lawmakers Join APC The political landscape in Rivers State is witnessing another majo...

Why I Suddenly Changed My Mind To Leave PDP And Jo...

Why I Suddenly Changed My Mind To Leave PDP And Join APC– Governor Mutfwang Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has disclose...

Nigerian food scientist breaks new ground in US

Nigerian food scientist breaks new ground in US A Nigerian food scientist, Dr. Feyisola Fisayo Ajayi, is gaining international att...

They Put a Price on My Head”- Plateau Cleric Alleg...

“They Put a Price on My Head”- Plateau Cleric Alleges Death Threats, Discrimination Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Plateau State regional c...

What to expect from Epstein files release as US co...

The US Justice Department begins the release of several hundred thousand documents Friday from the investigation into convicted se...

Bondi Beach gunmen's Philippines trip becomes focu...

Police in Australia are investigating a trip made by the suspects of the Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terrorist attack to the southern...

Sacrificing agriculture for trade? Mercosur deal d...

It's a deal that's been decades in the works, but might not make it across the finishing line. The free trade agreement between th...

US arms package to Taiwan seen as a 'move to use T...

The United States have announced a $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, the largest ever by the country to the island. China has t...

Zelensky and Putin issue warnings to each other an...

On December 19, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelinsky both gave addresses. In the morning, the Russian president spoke during his...

David Walliams dropped by HarperCollins amid claim...

David Walliams has been dropped by HarperCollins amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour..The author has not responded to alle...

Sir Chris Hoy says he thought body pain linked to ...

Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about a warning sign he brushed off as simply getting older, before discovering he had terminal cancer...

'I'm a doctor - some warning signs of diabetes str...

While diabetes symptoms are wide-ranging, infections often end up being the symptom that finally gets people through the door, acc...

Left-wing protesters storm House of Lords barriers...

Anti-House of Lords campaigners have stormed the historic parliamentary chamber to stage a protest calling for its abolishment.The...

A beautiful Mediterranean country beats luxury lon...

The biggest holiday booking trends for 2025 have been unveiled, with Greece proving incredibly popular with Britons. The Mediterra...

4 common scams to watch out for this holiday seaso...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been...

Cheddar bay biscuits, cheap margs and memories: Re...

Americans have deep nostalgia, and love, for America's chain restaurants. Why? We asked and more than 150 readers answered.

America's new top health diplomat has strong opini...

Bethany Kozma leads a key global health office at the Department of Health and Human Services. In past experience in the public ey...

Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are loo...

In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay ou...

He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Li...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has beco...

Arabic Teachers Honour Grand Mufti Of Ibadanland I...

The Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies has conferred an award of excellence on the Grand Mufti and Alfa...

NWFL Lands ₦20bn Backing In Landmark Toptier Deal...

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has secured a major financial and structural boost following the signing of a landmark ...

MEXC Launches “Trust You Can Verify”: Transparency...

MEXC, one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange platforms globally, has launched the “Trust You Can Verify,” a transparen...

Air Peace Restarts Daily Ibadan–Abuja Flights Dece...

Air Peace Limited has announced the resumption of daily flight operations between Ibadan and Abuja from December 24, 2025, marking...

FCCPC Unseals Ikeja Electric Headquarters Followin...

ABUJA – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc aft...

Witness recounts moment Greg Biffle's Cessna jet c...

Eyewitness recounts the tragic Cessna crash that claimed the lives of Greg Biffle, his family, and friends

Epstein files release: Where will infamous client ...

The DOJ will release the Epstein files today. This includes all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, likely in a searchable forma...

Is YouTube down today? Thousands of US users face ...

YouTube experienced a significant outage affecting users worldwide, including thousands in the United States.

Epstein files: What has been released this year as...

The Justice Department will release hundreds of thousands of Epstein files on Friday. Here is a look at all the files that have be...

Why all Epstein files will not be released today; ...

The DOJ is preparing to release several hundred thousand documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, as mandated by new l...

Davido To Perform At AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Concert I...

Morocco will open the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a major musical spectacle as global stars French Montana a...

Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities I...

The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian As...

Electoral Act: House Of Reps. Backs Two-Year Jail ...

The House of Representatives has approved far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act, introducing stiffer penalties for vote buy...

Kingibe Joins ADC, Sets Sights On AMAC Ahead Of FC...

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has declared the Abuja Municipal Area Council as the first ...

Championing the Future: 84 PACF Women Power Throug...

Introduction: The Power of Intentional Investment  The narrative of African innovation is increasingly being written in lines of c...

42 Lakh Names To Be Dropped as First Phase Of SIR ...

The first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive aimed at updating the voter list in Madhya Pradesh was completed at ...

A New Horizon: The India-Oman Trade Pact And The T...

In an age when economic landscapes shift like sand dunes beneath a relentless sun, the recent India-Oman CEPA emerges as a testame...

Russia Sends Over 1,000 Bodies To Ukraine, Receive...

Ukraine and Russia have carried out a new exchange of bodies of dead soldiers, Ukrainian and Russian officials said on Friday.

Live Updates: Vicky Kaushal Is Actor Of The Year A...

NDTV will recognise and celebrate outstanding Indians across 14 diverse categories spanning business leadership, innovation, phila...

3 Killed In Smoke Grenade, Knife Attack In Taiwan ...

Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on Friday involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least three people, the fire department...

5th T20I Live: Tilak, Hardik Score Fiery Fifties A...

India vs South Africa LIVE Cricket Updates, 5th T20I: Tilak Varma (73 off 42) and Hardik Pandya (63 off 25) smashed stunning fifti...

PM Modi Emphasise The Role Of Traditional Medicine...

While imbalances in life, gut health, sleep, and workplace are creating significant global health challenges, implementing traditi...

BMW Motorrad India To Raise Motorcycle Prices By U...

BMW Motorrad bikes range includes 'Made in India' BMW G 310 RR and BMW CE 02, along with other imported premium bikes, including B...

Oracle's 7% Surge Pushes Tech-Heavy Nasdaq Up 1%

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was up 0.7% in the early minutes of trade, whereas the broader index, S&P 500, gained 0.5%.

Mikel Arteta Wants Everton Win To Mark 6th Year At...

As Mikel Arteta prepares to celebrate six years at the Arsenal helm this weekend, the manager has stressed that his sweeping tran...

Police Reject Revenue Claims, Defend Automated Tin...

The Nigeria Police Force has faulted recent comments credited to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe...

Why We Held Meeting With PDP Factional Leaders – I...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, 19th December 2025, confirmed it hosted factions of the Peoples D...

‘You Can Abuse And Call Me Names, I Did Not Do It ...

TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has broken his silence after a car crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Naija News reca...

Australia anti-terror police detain 7 men as count...

Australian police have detained seven men during anti-terror raids in Sydney on Thursday as the country lays to rest the youngest ...

Thousands gather as Bondi Beach reopens, commemora...

Police reopened parts of Bondi Beach with thousands forming solidarity circle after mass shooting targeting Jewish community left ...

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve ...

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Ass...

Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Rus...

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make nex...

Australian authorities release 7 men detained over...

Seven men who were arrested due to concerns that they were planning a "violent act" were released. The arrests came days after the...

Sad scenes at the funeral service of young soldier...

The funeral of Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong, a National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat member who died in a car acci...

"When it all began": Old photos of Nana Ama McBrow...

Old photos of Nana Ama McBrown and Maxwell Mensah from their early romance to their 2016 wedding resurfaced after McBrown confirme...

Sally Mann expresses joy over poor musician turnou...

Sally Mann expressed joy over the absence of musicians at Daddy Lumba’s funeral, attributing their absence to the family controver...

Blakk Rasta opens up on next online big boys to be...

Blakk Rasta has warned of imminent arrests of "online big boys" amid FBI crackdown on romance fraud syndicates, emphasising the ne...

2025 Niger flood victims  laud Tinubu, NEMA’s inte...

2025 Niger flood victims  laud Tinubu, NEMA’s intervention By Rita Iliya Beneficiaries of relief materials distributed during the ...

IDPWD 2025: MTNN reports 1.23% increase in PWDs in...

IDPWD 2025: MTNN reports 1.23% increase in PWDs in workforce By Stellamaris Ashinze MTN Nigeria has reported a measurable increase...

‘Tears for Enebi’ wins big at Los Angeles’ indepen...

‘Tears for Enebi’ wins big at Los Angeles’ independent short film awards   By Aderogba George A Nigerian short film, ‘Tears for En...

NFVCB wants modification of film title ‘A Very Dir...

NFVCB wants modification of film title ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’     By Joshua Olomu The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFV...

FEC approves N58.4 7trn for 2026 budget proposal

FEC approves N58.4 7trn for 2026 budget proposal By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday approved N58....

Prevent gum disease! 5 benefits of dental floss

Dental floss is one of the major ways you can maintain oral hygiene. It helps prevent gum disease by removing plaque stuck between...

FG approves N32.9bn BHCPF payout to enhance primar...

“The focus is not just on spending money, but on results on making sure that funds reach the frontline...

PDP crisis: Amupitan meets Turaki, Mohammed-led fa...

The main opposition party has been polarised into factions amidst the power game ahead 2027 general elections....

PDP crisis will be over in few months — Saraki

"Yes. Every party will have its own problem. That's normal....

FULL SPEECH: Tinubu presents 2026 budget to Nation...

I appear before this Joint Session of the National Assembly, in fulfilment of my constitutional duty, to present the 2026 Appropri...

EPL: Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates ahead Eve...

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of this weekend’s Premier League trip to Everton. The G...

Taraba flags off e-referral, secondary referral he...

The Taraba State government on Friday flagged off the E-Referral and Claims Management System alongside the Secondary Referral Com...

Submit asset declaration forms to avoid sanctions ...

The Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, in Jigawa State has reminded public officers and political office holders who completed their ass...

SUBEB teachers threaten strike over exclusion from...

Teachers in Ebonyi State under the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, have threatened to embark on an industrial action...

EPL: He knows Chelsea inside out – Salomon Kalou o...

Salomon Kalou, former Chelsea attacker, has backed Coventry City’s Frank Lampard as a potential candidate to replace current manag...

Conman who posed as MI6 agent in romance scam told...

Notorious conman Mark Acklom, who posed as a wealthy banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay the victim of a romance scam £1...

Woman and lover jailed for plotting to kill husban...

A woman and her lover who plotted to kill her husband so they could continue their affair have both been jailed for 19 years.

UK hopes new German law will cut migrant small boa...

The British government is hoping a change in German law will help stop small boat crossings to the UK.

Earthquake strikes Lancashire village for second t...

A seaside village has been hit by a second earthquake in a month, with locals reporting windows rattling, rumbling and shaking ove...

Hundreds of foreign prison staff 'offered emergenc...

Hundreds of foreign prison staff who could have faced deportation and the sack have been offered an emergency extension to their v...

IDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line southe...

Lighting Hanukkah candles with modern day Maccabee...

Hanukkah’s miracle was not the oil alone, but the courage to light it. Today, a new generation keeps that flame alive.

Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews ...

Here is a selection of the jokes that happily came my way.

More than 1500 runners join 'For The Heroines' run...

All proceeds from the event will be transferred to the “Beit Shulamit” oncology system at Emek Medical Center, to fund complementa...

Teenager detained after attempting to board US fli...

The boy's father reportedly lives in the US, and he was boarding a flight to NYC in order to visit him, according to N12.

Tens of thousands flee DR Congo to Burundi amid re...

UN refugee agency says women and children arriving 'exhausted and severely traumatised' after fleeing eastern DRC.

Tragedy in Gaza as winter storm turns family’s she...

A devastating roof collapse in Gaza leaves one dead, six injured, and a family struggling for survival amid winter.

Israel, Lebanon officials meet as pressure mounts ...

Talks come as Israel launches near-daily attacks across Lebanon in violation of 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Hadi’s killing “chilling turning point” for Bangla...

Lawyer Taqbir Huda says Sharif Osman Hadi's killing and violence in Bangladesh signal a shift and security failure

Three killed in Taipei stabbing, smoke bomb attack

Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out 'indiscriminate attacks'.

Driver To Gombe Governor’s Chief of Staff Assaults...

The visibly helpless councillor could be heard begging his attacker to stop, as shocked passersby also pleaded for calm.

Report Reveals Identities Of Several Nigerians Kil...

The report seen by SaharaReporters on Thursday contained fresh documentation of killings, abductions and widespread destruction of...

EXCLUSIVE: Ekiti Awards ₦458Million Contracts To F...

  Records show that the company had not received any government contracts prior to her appointment. 

'Farming Is Death Sentence Now': Insecurity, Kidna...

Several farmers who spoke to SaharaReporters narrated how repeated attacks, kidnappings, and ransom payments pushed them out of fa...

Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Terrorists Will Wors...

Fagbemi openly opposed a proposal by the Senate seeking to amend Nigeria’s anti-terrorism law to prescribe the death penalty, with...

US Halts Green Card Lottery After Brown University...

Trump suspends diversity visa lottery after Brown University gun attack linked to suspect who entered US through programme.

Yahuza Getso: Security Failures Rooted In Lack of ...

Security expert Yahuza Getso says equity, justice and community-driven collaboration are essential to achieving lasting peace.

FCCPC Unseals Ikeja Electric Office After Complian...

FCCPC reopens Ikeja Electric headquarters after firm commits to resolve consumer complaints and comply with regulatory directives.

Otubanjo: Nigeria’s Diplomacy Remains Resilient De...

Professor Femi Otubanjo says Nigeria’s diplomacy remains resilient despite ambassadorial controversies and recent regional securit...

‘Tight Case’: Shehu Dikko Says Nigeria’s World Cup...

Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko says Nigeria still has World Cup chances as FIFA reviews complaint over DR Congo’s player e...

US Fed official says no urgency to cut rates, flag...

A key US Federal Reserve official said Friday that he sees no need to rush to cut interest rates further, adding that challenges w...

Segun Odegbami: Nigeria legend explains why Super ...

Segun Odegbami has dismissed Nigeria's chances in the 2025 AFCON, criticizing Eric Chelle's leadership after the Super Eagles’ Wor...

Bishop Kukan, Nnamdi Kanu meet at Sokoto prison, r...

Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has visited the Sokoto Custodial Centre, meet Nnamdi...

Year in Review: 4 People Who Became Popular Overni...

As 2025 comes to an end, Legit.ng highlights four controversial Nigerians who went viral on social media after their involvement i...

Mercosur meets in Brazil, EU eyes January 12 trade...

Representatives of the South American Mercosur bloc met in Brazil Friday, as EU diplomatic sources said a long-delayed trade deal ...

Customs seize 20 diverted containers worth over N7...

Nigeria Customs Service seizes 20 diverted containers in Kano/Jigawa valued at N769.53m. Learn about this major cargo diversion se...

FULL SPEECH: Tinubu promises consolidation of refo...

Read the full speech of President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget presentation to the National Assembly, outlining economic reforms and ...

CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protect...

A coalition of CSOs urges the Nigerian government to provide urgent protection for IDPs following recurring deadly attacks during ...

PDP will survive internal crisis — Saraki

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki declares that the PDP will overcome its current internal crisis, citing ongoing talks to res...

EPL: I’ll quit Man City sooner or later, says Guar...

Pep Guardiola discusses his Man City future, stating he will quit ‘sooner or later’ but remains happy and committed to his current...

Alonso Backs Vinicius To End Goal Drought Against ...

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has backed Vinicius Junior to rediscover his goalscoring form after struggling in recent matches. T...

Police Arrest 160, Recover Arms, Vehicles In Three...

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Friday announced the arrest of 160 suspects, recovery of 193 rounds of live ammun...

Police Arrest Notorious Cult Leader, Serial Rapist...

Police in Sokoto State have arrested an alleged leader of the notorious cult group known as the ‘Sai Mallam’ group and a suspecte...

Enugu Govt Debunks Ceding Border Community To Kogi

The Enugu State government says the trending news that the National Boundary Commission (NBC), has ceded Ette, a border community...

Pol‌ice Arrest 80‌9 Suspected Armed Robbers, Kidna...

The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command CP Danladi Isa has stated that from January to December 2025, the‍ Command recorded...

Ugborodo community protests alleged neglect by Che...

Residents of the riverine Ugborodo community in Warri Southwest council area of Delta State have protested against Chevron Nigeria...

FEC approves ₦58.47trn 2026 Budget, amends MTEF

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Friday approved the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, alongside an amendment to the ...

Ooni, Raji, Akande, others honoured with fellowshi...

The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ahmed Raji, and Dr. Olajide Babatunde were amo...

Uba Sani boosts teachers’ welfare, extends retirem...

In a decisive move to strengthen the education sector and reward professional dedication, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has ap...

Town Planner Alabi Ebo unveils book on Kwara’s urb...

Tpl. Alabi Qazeem Amuda, popularly known as Alabi Ebo, has launched his book titled ‘Efforts Towards Urban and Regional Planning O...

In honour of Odia Ofeimun, By Kunle Ajibade

At a time like this when putative fascists, autocrats and racists are hell-bent on destroying our common values; hell-bent on fals...

Family of truck driver killed during police shooto...

The family hailed the Abia governor for his intervention during the period, which enabled the family to take possession of the vic...

FOR THE RECORD: 2026 Budget Speech by President Bo...

President Tinubu presented the budget before a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. The post FOR THE RECORD: 2026 Bud...

Friday Sermon: The rights of a Muslim over his Mus...

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace...