12 arrested as commandos gunmen attack Rivers estate, shoot resident
At least 12 suspects have been arrested following an attack on an estate in Mbodo, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday afternoon, during which a resident…
Aladeitan leads pro-democracy group to foster citizen-govt engagement
A socio-political group, Partners for Democratic Advancement, has restated its commitment to fostering citizen–government engagement. This was made known as the group announced the appointment of Prof. Lanre Aladeitan as…
INEC resumes nationwide voter registration
• Labour Party members protest exclusion of candidates from FCT council polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, signalling the start…
‘Just football’ Osimhen is our number one guy, Lookman describes on-pitch clash
Ademola Lookman has downplayed the heated moment with teammate Victor Osimhen during Nigeria’s 4‑0 victory over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, calling the incident “just football.” The…
2026 AFR Day: Gov. Sanwo-Olu gifts N100m apartments to Nigerian Legion
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State yesterday donated the sum of N100 million to the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion, to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.…
‘I’m innocent, I’m here kidnapped since Jan 3’, Maduro tells US court
By AFP Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaking during a 17th meeting of the High Level Joint Commission (Photo Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaking during a 17th meeting of the High…
Five children killed as fence barricade collapses on house in Maiduguri
No fewer than five children were killed, with one other sustaining injuries, following the collapse of a Bulumkutu house wall in the Maiduguri metropolis of Borno State. Confirming the incident…
Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president after Maduro’s capture
By AFP Venezuela’s parliament on Monday formally swore in Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, two days after US forces captured her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, and flew him to New York…
Dikko hopeful Super Eagles petition against DR Congo will fly
FG moves to repair Stadia in Abuja, Lagos, others Super Eagles’ dream of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still on, according to the chairman of the National…
‘Big talent, but poor character, ‘No Try Am Again’ as fans booed Osimhen in round of 16
Nigeria’s emphatic 4‑0 victory over Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding striker Victor Osimhen’s on‑field behaviour. The Galatasaray…