Category: News

Chiefs tighten noose in bid to eradicate illicit b...

Muhoroni Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Abdihakim Jubat has declared war and mounted swoops to get rid of illicit bre...

Kenya Power Announces Changes Affecting Power Conn...

The changes come amid a rise in cases of individuals impersonating Kenya Power staff and defrauding unsuspecting customers.

Police to Get 3,000 New Vehicles Amid Plans to Shi...

President Ruto announced a raft of reforms during the unveiling of the Jukwaa la Usalama Report at State House in Nairobi.

There’s no green backlash, EU climate chief insist...

The bloc’s new climate goal for 2040 “is actually an acceleration, rather than a downgrade, of what we are having today,” says Wop...

Nigeria, 144 others pay 2025 dues in full – UN ch...

UN Secretary General, António Guterres says wth less than five weeks remaining in the year, only 145 of UN’s 193 Member States, in...

ACF denies calling for Amnesty to bandits, says Ba...

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has denied claims that it recommended amnesty for bandits, describing the allegation as a delib...

Gen. Musa best suited for defence minister role — ...

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muritala Audu, has endorsed former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Mus...

Kano govt enrols 600 orphans, 4,200 HIV-affected p...

The Kano State Government says it has enrolled more than 600 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and 4,200 people living with HI...

BPP unveils ‘Nigeria First’ public procurement pol...

The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, has unveiled major reforms with a view to positioning public procurement as a central pilla...

“E choke” – Yetunde Barnabas expresses excitement ...

The post “E choke” – Yetunde Barnabas expresses excitement over her new milestone, pens heartfelt note appeared first on Kemi Fila...

“Mumu man, nobody should pity him” – BBNaija Leo D...

The post “Mumu man, nobody should pity him” – BBNaija Leo DaSilva’s wife, Mariam, reacts to 2face’s alleged marriage crisis appear...

Geheimcodes der Liebe: Sag's durch die Blume - ode...

Vom Hofe des Sonnenkönigs bis zur Briefmarkensprache des 20. Jahrhunderts: Liebende fanden stets kreative Wege, geheime Botschafte...

Hessen: Juristin mit Kopftuch darf als Richterin a...

In Hessen darf eine muslimische Frau, die Kopftuch trägt, nicht Richterin oder Staatsanwältin werden. Eine Juristin, deren Bewerbu...

Madonna attackiert Donald Trump am und wegen Welt-...

»Ich wette, er hat nie zugesehen, wie sein bester Freund an AIDS stirbt«: Die Queen of Pop hat Donald Trump am Aids-Gedenktag hart...

Ukrainische Drohnen attackieren offenbar russische...

Die Ukraineverhandlungen über einen Waffenstillstand gehen in die nächste Runde. Vor Gesprächsbeginn haben offenbar ukrainische Dr...

Unfälle: Motorradfahrer nach Kollision mit Baum in...

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Krankheit und Pflege: Ausgaben der Krankenkassen i...

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Wohlbefinden am Arbeitsplatz : Nur jeder fünfte De...

Eine Umfrage ermittelt das Wohlbefinden von Arbeitnehmern in sieben Ländern. Deutschland liegt auf dem vorletzten Platz – mit zule...

Bahn: Erneut wochenlange Bahn-Sperrung im Ruhrgebi...

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Konjunktur: OECD senkt Erwartungen für deutsches W...

Die OECD erwartet für 2026 ein Prozent Wachstum in Deutschland. Das sind 0,1 Prozentpunkte weniger als in der bisherigen Prognose....

Horror as principal is allegedly STABBED by a staf...

A high school principal has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a member of staff.

The Somali fraud ring that turned money for hungry...

Minnesota's Scandinavian-style safety net lies in ruins after a billion-dollar fraud spree that siphoned taxpayer money away from ...

The Christmas humiliation that meant I quit booze ...

Millie Mackintosh just about remembers her last non-sober Christmas - just about, because, like most special occasions, it passed ...

ICE erupts after New York releases 7,000 criminal ...

The Department of Homeland Security on Monday revealed these dangerous offenders - including rapists and killers - were granted ba...

Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria steals the spotlight i...

Alec Baldwin and longtime wife Hilaria Baldwin enjoyed a date night at the Gotham Awards on Monday in New York City.

The internet is toxic to men and women looking for...

If you spend a lot of time on the internet, you’ve probably been bombarded with relationship-focused content that always trends to...

Elton John reveals what would make Trump one of th...

Singer Elton John said in an interview last week that if President Donald Trump managed to end AIDS, he would be "one of the great...

Travel Tuesday has the best flight deals (and more...

Deals that hit harder than economy turbulence.

Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk

Russia has announced the capture of the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a development that unfolded as Preside...

Thousands flee Mali as JNIM blockade triggers new ...

Over the past two weeks, thousands of Malians have escaped westward toward the Mauritanian border as an al Qaeda-linked JNIM block...

Pope Leo XIV urges unity in Lebanon visit

On Tuesday, in the final appearances of his trip, he will pray at the site of a deadly 2020 port blast that shredded swathes of Be...

US confirms two strikes ordered on boat

Washington is putting further pressure on Venezuela with a major naval build up in the Caribbean. The US military has already stru...

Robin Smith dies aged 62 as tributes pour in for E...

Robin Smith, one of England’s most celebrated batsmen of the modern era, has died at the age of 62.News of his death emerged overn...

Harry Potter child actor reveals real reaction to ...

Dominic McLaughlin has revealed his astonishment after receiving a personal note from Daniel Radcliffe whilst travelling to Glasgo...

'Subtle' facial clues may signal high cholesterol ...

A genetic condition that dramatically raises heart attack and stroke risk is silently affecting millions of people across the glob...

Councils to receive £1bn windfall 'to create jobs ...

Authorities across England can direct more than £1billion a year towards small businesses under new procurement reforms. The chang...

Lloyds Banking Group to close 71 branches in 2026 ...

Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will close 71 branches next year as the shift toward online banking continues.All three ...

Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over fals...

The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false cla...

Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a...

Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has...

National Guard member in DC shooting shows 'positi...

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday said he received word from Andrew Wolfe's family that the 24-year-old was responsive...

This company charges disabled vets millions, even ...

A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has s...

Marcus Shines As TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Debuts In ...

Marcus has emerged champion of the maiden TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Championship in Abuja. The three-day event, which was held at the...

Leadway Assurance, AGRA, NADF Others Advance Agric...

Leadway Assurance has once again reinforced its industry leadership, following partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in...

14,493 Students Matriculate In LASU  As VC Urges T...

Anthony Ufoh The Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has urged newly matriculated ...

Evangelist Suro Nyame's junior pastor Weezy report...

Evanelist Suro Nyame has stirred sorrow online after announcing the death of his loyal disciple and junior pastor, Sofo Weezy, who...

Chelsea star’s son secures first pro contract at S...

Thiago Silva’s son Isago has signed his first professional contract with Premier League side Chelsea, following in his father’s fo...

Akosua Serwaa addresses ‘Team Legal Wives’ in a po...

Akosua Serwaa addressed Team Legal Wives after losing her case to be recognised as Daddy Lumba’s sole wife, vowing to appeal the c...

Bawku chieftaincy dispute: Manhyia Palace issues s...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has concluded the Bawku conflict mediation talks at the Manhyia Palace, with the final report to be submitted...

Otto Addo warned by ex-GFA chairman over Nketiah &...

Ex-GFA boss Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe cautions Otto Addo against calling up Eddie Nketiah and others who once rejected Ghana ahead o...

Renewed Hope: Uzodimma promises massive mobilisati...

Renewed Hope: Uzodimma promises massive mobilisation, public engagements By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has pledged to...

TCN: AEDC lists affected areas as Abuja braces for...

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has informed customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of a planned power...

Edo PDP accuses Okpebholo of political vendetta ag...

The PDP urged the President to rein in party members whose actions may, it said, trigger avoidable instability...

Kogi: Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Ejiba, S...

The Brigade reassured the public that the Nigerian Army remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state

FG inaugurates committee to address power outages ...

The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) for the newly established Nigeria Power for ...

Naira falls, trades N1,448.43/$ at official market

The Naira opened the week on Monday with a slight depreciation, trading at N1,448.43 against

Lookman Is An Essential Asset For Us, Says Atalant...

Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has described Ademola Lookman as an essential asset to his team. Lookman was on target agai...

Alonso Preaches Calm At Real Madrid Amidst Disquie...

Xabi Alonso backed his Real Madrid team to turn their season around — saying “it’s a long season” — after they were held 1-1 at Gi...

Troops Intercept Cannabis-laden Vehicle In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Monday intercepted a vehicle carrying a large quantity of cannabis in the Agbede area...

Neymar, Vinícius Will Make World Cup Squad If ‘100...

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that only players that are “100% fit” will make Brazil’s World Cup squad, including star man...

South Africa Excludes Nigerian-born Defender From ...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon from his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Na...

Police recover gold buried by Boko Haram attack vi...

Police in Borno State have recovered gold said to be worth N23.6m which a woman buried in Mallamfatori, Abadam local government ar...

Northern governors to launch multibillion Security...

In a bid to combat insecurity ravaging the region, the Northern Governors Forum, NGF, is to set up a multibillion-naira Regional S...

Merino vs Gyokeres: Seaman advises Arteta on who t...

Former Arsenal star David Seaman has called on manager Mikel Arteta to play Viktor Gyokeres as the Gunners’ number nine ahead of M...

BREAKING: Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed resign...

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was contained in a l...

Insecurity in Kwara, Kogi will not spill into Ekit...

The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation, ass...

Post-budget polling makes grim reading for Labour

Over a third of people think Rachel Reeves exaggerated economic bad news in the run-up to the budget - twice as many as thought th...

Long-awaited report into Britain's worst-ever spor...

The police watchdog will today publish its report into the actions of officers during and after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

Two mistakenly released prisoners still at large, ...

Twelve more prisoners have been mistakenly released from prison over the past month, David Lammy has confirmed - and two remain at...

More than 800,000 young children seeing social med...

Children as young as three are "being fed content and algorithms designed to hook adults" on social media, a former education mini...

'I was busking - what a man did to me left me horr...

In the middle of Liverpool city centre, musician Ami Alex is showing me a TikTok she posted while busking on the street.

Badaru Abubakar, Defence Minister, Resigns

Nigeria's defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect.

“We’ll rescue your children,” Ribadu calms anxiety...

Ribadu delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of solidarity during the meeting at the St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral, t...

Nigeria Should Not Be Importing Fuel, We Have the ...

President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international o...

How Abiodun confronted physical and AI-driven secu...

In the wake of rising national anxieties over banditry, terrorism and cross-border criminal infiltration, Ogun State has once agai...

Right Decision, Wrong Reason: On the Scrapping of ...

I have been monitoring the many reactions to the announcement of a momentous change in public policy on November 13, 2025, by the ...

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin in Mos...

Key Russian demands for peace include a pledge that Ukraine never join NATO, caps on its army, and recognition of Moscow's control...

Israeli tourist in Kathmandu says he was assaulted...

"They hit me in the head with an iron club,” Almog Armoza told Ynet. “If I hadn't run away, there's a good chance I wouldn't be al...

Pope to end first overseas trip by praying with 10...

Israel adopting messaging reforms, following Charl...

The initiative is expected to expand over the coming year, incorporating multiple languages, shorter digital content, and first-pe...

Andrea Bocelli hosts former Gaza hostage Segev Kal...

US mass killings drop to 20-year low in 2025: Data...

Experts say the dip is likely a return to more typical levels after an unusual spike in the preceding years.

US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peac...

White House 'optimistic' about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.

Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the secon...

The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.

Video: Moment Palestinian prisoner’s home is blown...

Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military.

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, how to watc...

The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Badaru Abuba...

Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023,...

BREAKING: Ex-Defence Chief Christopher Musa Set To...

Musa met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday evening. This marked his first public me...

UK Warns Of Dire Gaza Aid Delays As Tents Arrive A...

UK criticises prolonged Gaza aid delays as tents finally arrive, leaving thousands of families exposed to harsh winter.

ECOWAS Reports No Breakthrough After Mediation Tal...

ECOWAS delegation reports no progress in talks as junta holds power and regional leaders push for swift return to civilian rule.

House Speaker Abbas Warns Nigeria’s Economy Suffer...

House Speaker Abbas warns Nigeria’s economic growth suffers from excessive optimism and urges data-driven policies for entrepreneu...

House Orders Forensic Probe Of NMDPRA Gas Infrastr...

House of Representatives orders forensic audit of NMDPRA gas infrastructure fund from 2021 amid alleged mismanagement concerns.

Fayemi Urges Stronger African Sovereignty, Institu...

At Cape Town Conversation 2025, Fayemi calls for African-driven innovation, resilient institutions, and investment in youth leader...

Annie Idibia shares words of wisdom amid viral vid...

Annie Idibia posted reflective messages on Instagram after the viral video of her ex-husband 2baba’s UK arrest, igniting online di...

FG releases new important instruction for Immigrat...

The CDCFIB has postponed the portal opening for the 2025 recruitment exercise. Candidates are urged to check the official site for...

"I am just a house husband”: 2Baba's ex-manager al...

Ex-managers of 2Baba shared more details about his marriage to Natasha Osawaru, including allegations of abuse, career control, an...

2baba and new wife Natasha fight dirty on Daddy Fr...

2Baba and Natasha Osawaru clashed during an Instagram Live hosted by Daddy Freeze, amid recent controversies around the musician a...

Tosin Silverdam gives update on Peggy Ovire, Fredr...

Allegations of troubled marriage surface as Tosin Silverdam shares stunning claims about Peggy Ovire’s relationship with Fredrick ...

Annie Idibia shares cryptic posts following 2Baba’...

Annie Idibia posts cryptic messages on Instagram after a video of her estranged husband, 2Baba, in a London confrontation with pol...

Davido reacts to Osun gov’s resignation from PDP

Afrobeats star Davido reacts to his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s resignation from the PDP, posting a subtle message amid poli...

Salah to join Egypt squad for AFCON December 15

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is set to join the Egypt squad on Dec 15 for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Learn more about the ...

Zulum meets Muslim, Christian leaders, says Boko H...

Borno’s Governor Zulum asserts the Boko Haram crisis isn’t religious, urging unity between Christians and Muslims against a common...

Police arrest five, recover stolen rifles after Ri...

The Rivers police arrest five suspects linked to an attack on officers at a Port Harcourt filling station. Stolen police rifles we...

BREAKING: Defence Minister Resigns As Sacked CDS V...

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has stepped down from his position, citing health reasons. The resignation coi...

Army Foils Kidnap Plot In FCT

The Nigerian Army says its troops have recorded fresh operational successes across the country, foiling a major kidnap plot in th...

Abia Unveils 25-Year Development Plan, Aims For St...

Abia State Government has unveiled a 25-year development plan, a strategic document outlining the state’s development trajectory....

Police Apprehend 4 Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover...

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered two stolen riffles in Obio...

Adeleke Resigns From PDP Amid National Leadership

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the ongoing national l...

GETI hails NUPRC, Komolafe for setting global benc...

A UK-based energy watchdog, the Global Energy Transparency Initiative (GETI), has applauded the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regula...

Drama as 2Baba, Natasha clash on Daddy Freeze’s In...

An Instagram live session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze took an unexpected turn when singer 2Baba and his wife, Natasha...

CEAR lauds NNPC for N5.4tn 2024 profit, says refor...

A policy advocacy group, the Centre for Energy Accountability and Reform (CEAR), has praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Compa...

Kosofe disburses N25m in second phase of N100m emp...

In continuation of the ongoing Kosofe Local Government under the #Kosofe Cares and the Renewed Hope Agenda 100 Million Naira Empow...

Troops rescue six kidnap victims in joint operatio...

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, have  rescued six kidnapped victims from bandits in the Ejiba and Saminaka forests in Yagba Ea...

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie wins WSL Save of the M...

Nnadozie’s winning moment came in Brighton’s 1–1 draw against Liverpool, where she produced a breathtaking stop to deny Fuka Nagan...

Nigeria ready to adopt $40 twice-yearly HIV preven...

This follows the rollout of the drug, known as lenacapavir, in South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia. The post Nigeria ready to adopt...

Resident doctors issue fresh ultimatum, demand MoU...

NARD said it examined all agreements reached with the government over the years, many of which remain unfulfilled despite repeated...

Kaduna governor proposes ₦985.9bn 2026 budget, see...

The draft budget comprises ₦734.2 billion recurrent revenue and ₦251.6 billion capital receipts, with capital expenditure accounti...

Despair in Sokoto as bandits abduct bride, maids h...

The father of the abducted bride, Umaru Chacho, confirmed that 13 residents were abducted: 11 females and two males, including his...

AFCON 2025: Andre Onana left out of squad, as Came...

Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has been left out of the national team squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking o...

US envoy to meet Russia’s Putin for talks on endin...

"I think the administration feels very optimistic," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday. The pos...

Troops foil FCT kidnap plot, sustain nationwide of...

In Katsina, he said the troops of 17 Brigade responded to an attack along the Kankara–Mabai Road, where terrorists killed a commer...

Otti’s convoy not attacked by gunmen – Spokesman...

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, Ukoha Njoku, has clarified that the governor's convoy was not attacked by gunmen on h...

UK justice minister set to unveil ‘sweeping’ court...

He was set to unveil the measures, intended to tackle a growing backlog of criminal trials, later on Tuesday in parliament. The po...

‘Litany of lies will not stop our 2026 victory’ – ...

The Director-General of the Senator Iyiola Omisore Campaign Organisation, Hon Ajibola Famurewa, has dismissed reports suggesting t...

2026 ‘Shared Prosperity’ budget scales 2nd reading...

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2026 Appropriation Bill and advanced it to the second reading, with lawmak...

DHQ clarifies Katsina border incident, strengthens...

By Matthew Denis The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported border incident involving...

Building collapses on seven construction workers i...

By Rauf Oyewole Seven construction workers were evacuated from rubble after a two-storey building collapsed on labourers on Monday...

Unpaid dues: Indigenous contractors picket Finance...

By Matthew Denis The Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria on Tuesday picketed the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarter...