Fire razes plastic store in Osogbo
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed. The Assistant Director Operations, Osun Fire Service, Mr Ibrahim…
Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday. Arsenal captain…
Ohanaeze demands immediate rescue of kidnapped Oyo school children, teachers
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has demanded immediate rescue of abducted pupils/students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by armed criminals. Dr Ezechi Chukwu, National Publicity Secretary…
Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since an April ceasefire took hold in…
One killed, another injured in fresh Jos South ambush
By Golok Nanmwa A fresh attack in Sabon Gidan Kanar community of Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State has left one person dead, and another…
Wamakko demands urgent security overhaul over killings
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has raised concern over rising cases of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across Nigeria, calling for urgent…
Ballon d’Or: I thought I would win it – Yamal
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has admitted that he believed he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or before eventually finishing behind Ousmane Dembélé. The 18-year-old, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with…
Crisis looms in Kano NDC over alleged structure takeover
By Henry Umoru, Abuja A fresh crisis is brewing in the Kano chapter of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as foundation members of the party have accused its presidential…
Atiku would’ve won 2027 presidency if he backed Obi in 2023 — Datti Baba-Ahmed
A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027 presidential election if he had…
Cooking gas price hike pushes FCT residents Back to charcoal, firewood
The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood. The News Agency…
Cross River uncovers over 2,000 questionable payroll records during verification exercise
By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — The Cross River State Government says it has identified more than 2,000 questionable payroll records, including invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) and duplicate entries, during…
Africa’s Green Intelligent Future: How Technology Enables Sustainable Development and Wildlife Preservation “African Ecosystem:”
It’s an African ecosphere: It has some of the most colorful places on this planet, diverse species, and a remarkable landscape. But despite its natural richness, the continent is under…
Court declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV and allowance schemes unlawful
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, in a landmark judgment, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40…
Sanwo-Olu rallies Nigerians to support Tinubu, security agencies against terror
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to remain united and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies in confronting terrorism and other security challenges across the…
DELTA: Oborevwori, Omo-Agege trade heavy blows
‘Tinubu is my number one project’ and ‘Obi is my candidate’ row rages By Egufe Yafugborhi A crossfire between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege reignites 2023 rivalry for…
Troops foil kidnap attempts, rescue 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued 10 victims during separate operations in Plateau and Kaduna states. The military said…
5 things to know about Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna signed by Brighton
Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK in a deal reportedly worth around £21.5 million. The move…
Super Eagles defender, Igoh Ogbu ruled out of Portugal friendly
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal after suffering an injury during training on Saturday evening. According to information released by the…
Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
Iran’s World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington, after the United States refused to…
2027: Religion, ethnicity will decide president – Moghalu
•Says it’s 3-horse race among Tinubu, Atiku, Obi •Escalating insecurity my greatest fear for next year’s polls •INEC must use off-cycle guber polls to redeem image, make bold statement for…