Nigerian woman transferred ₦8,000 to armed robbers who waited for her — then walked away without taking any of her iPhones, wigs or bags. According to...
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Isbae U has stirred excitement online after dropping a teaser for his upcoming Curiosity Made Me Ask episode featuring four of Nollywood’s...
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and funding from the Italian government, has trained schools in...
CALABAR, Nigeria — Cross River State is rapidly emerging as a center for entrepreneurship and business growth, thanks to the policies and programs of Governor Bassey...
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has opened up about her views on love, marriage, and the challenges of finding a partner at this stage in her...
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has sparked controversy after declaring that Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, “must not qualify”...
JALINGO, Nigeria — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has signed into law a ₦128.58 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year, along with a...
Nigerian legal practitioner and political analyst, Liborous Oshoma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce his foreign trips and concentrate on tackling the security and poverty...
ABUJA, Nigeria (Oct. 18, 2025) — Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for a mix of military action, political dialogue, and justice...
ABUJA — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says building strong strategic partnerships is vital for driving growth, sustainability, and commercial efficiency in the...
APO WASSA, Nigeria — A solar-powered water borehole has been commissioned today in the internally displaced persons (IDP) community of Apo Wassa, bringing safe and clean...
ABUJA — The National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has pledged stronger collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to expand frontier exploration...
Premier League returns in full swing this Saturday, October 18, 2025, as clubs across England resume action after the international break. With several top sides on...
At just 16 years old, Wayne Rooney shocked English football and announced himself as a future superstar when he ended Arsenal’s 30-match unbeaten Premier League run...
Manchester United summer transfer plans could hinge on the future of manager Rúben Amorim, with reports suggesting that the club’s interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten...
Manchester United have made Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton their top transfer target for the January window, but the 21-year-old could cost the club around £70...
LONDON — Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is drawing growing attention from Manchester United, with club analysts viewing the 22-year-old as an ideal fit for the...
JOHANNESBURG — South African producer DJ Maphorisa has given fans a first listen to his upcoming single “Money Constant,” featuring Nigerian superstar Wizkid, DJ Tunez, and...
39-year-old man is recovering in a Lagos hospital after being severely injured in an electrocution accident while working on a billboard along Agege Road. Ayodeji Moses-Ojo...
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has defended his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that his...
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season after rejecting a new contract, manager Oliver Glasner confirmed Friday....
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, says the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy is still under review, and no inmate has yet...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has directed that only the first stanza of Nigeria’s national anthem should be sung or recited at official events, a move aimed...
Progressive groups, including Indivisible, are organizing nationwide “No Kings” protests on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to oppose what they describe as authoritarian policies of the Trump...
Rivers State politician Tonye Cole has demanded N20 billion in damages and a public apology from Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike over allegedly defamatory statements...
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will be sidelined for at least six more weeks after aggravating a groin injury, manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Friday. The 23-year-old is...
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Rema have joined forces for their first-ever duet, “Who’s Dat Girl,” released under Mavin Records on Thursday, October 17. The...
LAGOS, Nigeria — Wizkid’s official disc jockey, DJ Tunez, has set social media abuzz after teasing a new single titled “Money Constant,” featuring Nigerian superstar Wizkid,...
Nigerian social media lit up Tuesday with rumors that music stars Don Jazzy and Davido had unfollowed activist and online personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) on Instagram. The...
Abia State Government has begun moves to revive long-abandoned industries across the state as part of a broad plan to fight youth unemployment, reduce poverty, and...
Lagos State Government has defended the actions of its Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) officers after Nollywood actress Sarah Martins accused them of harassment and injury while...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday, just days after announcing plans for a summit with...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will relaunch a national currency trade settlement scheme after earlier attempts failed to deliver expected results. CBN Governor Olayemi...
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have pledged to integrate HIV prevention and treatment services into Nigeria’s...
Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 400 senior police officers and appointed a new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to oversee the...
Kenya held a state funeral on Friday for longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga, drawing thousands of mourners and world dignitaries to Nairobi under tight security. The...
Powerful explosion destroyed the car of Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci outside his home near Rome late Thursday, in what authorities are calling a clear act...
Brazilian football legend Zico has praised Nigerian icon Jay-Jay Okocha, describing him as one of the greatest players to come out of Africa. In an interview...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a two-hour road closure in Abuja on Saturday morning to allow its personnel to participate in a 10-kilometer walk aimed...
Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in Friday as Madagascar’s new president, two days after leading a military coup that ousted longtime leader Andry Rajoelina. The...
Global financial markets plunged on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to reimpose sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, reigniting fears of a renewed trade...
Kebbi State Government has denied reports that it hired a Chinese security company to help fight banditry in the state, describing the claims as false and...
Member of the National Assembly has urged Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to withdraw his recent comment alleging that some Nigerian pilots take hard drugs, saying the...
Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and descendant of Nigerian nationalist Herbert Macaulay, has urged President Bola Tinubu to separate the...
Nigeria passport has dropped to the 96th position on the 2025 Henley Passport Index, making it one of the world’s least powerful travel documents. Holders of...
National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has condemned recent claims questioning the safety and professionalism of Nigeria’s aviation sector, calling the allegations “an attack...
Nigerian military has arrested a wanted commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), known as “Gentle,” along with eight of his accomplices during coordinated operations...
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has renewed its appeal for caution and strict compliance with traffic regulations after a moving train crushed a dispatch rider...
Brazilian football icon Zico has declared Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest footballer of all time, saying the Portuguese star’s hard work and dedication make him stand above...
Nigerian naira weakened further against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, trading near ₦1,475 on the official market and about ₦1,495 on the parallel market, according to...