Imavov knocks out Israel Adesanya in UFC Fight Night 250
Israel Adesanya finds himself in a precarious position in the middleweight division after suffering a shocking knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia.
Nigerians condemn corruption but defend corrupt leaders – EFCC chairman Olukoyede
The EFCC boss emphasised that the responsibility to fight corruption lies not only with the government but with every citizen, adding that true
Photos: 2 ex-presidents, Obasanjo, Koroma storm COZA Pastor’s 25th wedding anniversary in Abuja
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma were among the dignitaries who attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Pastors Biodun and Modele Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). The event, held in Abuja, also celebrated Biodun Fatoyinbo’s 50th birthday, attracting prominent political […]
US Democrats look for a roadmap, new leader to take on Trump
US Democrats choose a new flagbearer Saturday who will be tasked with rebuilding a party still reeling from last year’s crushing presidential defeat, and figuring out how best to oppose Republican Donald Trump.
1,000 UNIZIK staff protest alleged misappropriation of N1bn for salaries
Over 1,000 staff members of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, employed between 2019 and 2020, staged a protest over the non-payment of their salaries, alleging that N1 billion allocated for personnel costs was misappropriated by the institution’s management.
CBN is positioning banks for $1trn economy – Cardoso
“As we shift from unorthodox to orthodox monetary policy, the CBN remains committed to restoring confidence
Trump’s Executive Order a wake-up call for Nigeria to strengthen healthcare — Health Minister
The Federal Ministry of Health has described a recent executive order by former U.S. President Donald Trump on foreign aid as a wake-up call for Nigeria to strengthen its healthcare system and reduce dependency on international funding.
Photos: COZA pastor Fatoyinbo, wife renew marriage vows in Abuja after 25 years
The couple held a lavish ceremony in Abuja where they renewed their vows before friends, family and well-wishers.
Enforcement of speed limit device, passengers’ manifest to begin March 1 – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command, says it will begin sanctioning transporters and fleet operators for non-compliance with passengers’ manifests and installation of speed limit devices from March 1. The Anambra Sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander, made the disclosure on Saturday in Awka, when briefing newsmen on the command’s performance in the 2024 […]
South African model Tshego Gaelae makes history as 2025 Mrs World
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda was named first runner-up, while Thailand’s Ploy Panperm secured the second runner-up position.
PDP crisis: Anyanwu petitions security agencies, says governors inviting chaos
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned security agencies, alerting them of a threat to peace and security.
Tinubu’s Reforms: Short-term pain for long-term gain, says Opialu
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – An economic expert, Dr. Opialu Opialu, has recognized the economic reforms implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as essential for Nigeria’s development, despite the temporary hardships they have caused. He emphasized the importance of these reforms during a one-day intellectual discourse organized by the Beyond Boundaries Legacy Leadership Initiative (BBLLI) […]
Security agencies begin profiling operators of ‘pantaker markets’ in FCT
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA said security agencies in the territory have commenced profiling operators of markets dealing in fairly used goods and scrap metals, popularly known as “pantaker” in the territory. The profiling began on Saturday, February 1. Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council AMMC, Chief Felix Obuah, disclosed this […]
Atalanta sign Paolo Maldini’s son Daniel from Monza
Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football icon Paolo Maldini, has signed for Atalanta from Monza, his new club announced on Saturday.
‘You can’t cow Nigerians…’, Eze berates Matawalle over comments on Amaechi
*Says Intimidating Amaechi Height Of insensitivity By Daniel AbiaP/Harcourt: A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has condemned the recent warning by the Minister of Defence (State), Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, to the former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, for attempting to salvage the country’s democracy. Eze, formerly […]
