Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, in Owerri, have neutralised terrorists and recovered seven weapons in Osina, Ideato North council area of Imo. This is contained in a statement issued by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Capt. Joseph Akubo, and made available to newsmen in Owerri, on […]

Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen has set the record straight on recent reports that he called for a quick decision on the engagement of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles.

Amad Diallo has vowed to “make history” with Manchester United despite his struggling club’s dismal slide down the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’ stunning decline.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has said it is not investigating the claim by online personality, Vincent Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan’s that N180 million meant for his non-governmental organisation, NGO, has gone missing.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State police command on Saturday said that its operatives with Ago-Iwoye Division have arrested one Eje Benson also known as Kenny and his accomplice, Ominiyi Austin for allegedly stealing a N1.3m Bajaj motorcycle with number plate DGB 629 VC, belonging to one Francis Ayinde. The spokesperson of the state […]

The management of the University of Benin has ordered immediate online clearance for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said this in a statement on Saturday in Benin. She said the exercise was expected to be concluded on Jan. 15, 2025. Ehanire said the directive […]

“Governor Fubara confronted the challenge, prevented the quest by one man to capture the State as a private estate”

The movement for visa-free travel in Africa is gaining traction, with Rwanda and Kenya recently opening their borders to all African citizens.

Traders in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State are counting their losses after a fire incident destroyed the market on Friday at about 10 p.m. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, several traders expressed their devastation and recounted significant losses. Mr Ahmed Ayuba, a trader, was overcome […]

“… power interruption in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp”

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state, Prince Abdul Kadir Mahe passed on in the early hours of today Saturday. This is contained in a press statement made available to journalists in Ilorin by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaiye. Prince Mahe is the second Chief of […]

A 20-year-old Zoology student of Lagos State University, Mautin Peter, has emerged as the winner of the Badagry Social Media Awards (BSMA) beauty queen competition. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the first runner-up in the competition was given to Rachael Hungbo, while Maudo Ramoni was the second runner-up. Speaking shortly after being crowned, […]

Thirteen passengers were burnt to death in an auto crash that occurred at Abule Panu,  Ose Bridge, on Owo-Ikare highway,  Ondo State.

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Friday, expressed dissatisfaction over the rise in flight delays and cancellations, saying at least 180 flights were cancelled between September and October.