Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the soldiers who lost their lives repelling the terrorist attack in Damboa, Borno, as eternal heroes whose sacrifices would never be in vain. In a statement by his spokesperson Mr Stanley Nkwocha on Friday in Abuja, Shettima reaffirmed  deep sorrow and firm solidarity with  families  of  the heroic soldiers. He […]

Popular Nollywood actress and producer, Bolaji Ogunmola, has spoken out in defense of her co-star, Daniel Etim-Effiong, following backlash over a scene in the promotional video for their new movie, Summer Rain.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Manchester United’s famous “class of 92” group of former players will make “smart” decisions to help Salford City climb further up English Football League.

The Ecological Action Advocacy Foundation, TEAAF, a nongovernmental organisation, has emphasized the need for oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region to prioritize the health residents of their host communities in their oil exploration and extraction activities. Communication Manager of TEAAF, Mr Omozuwa Emmanuel Ugbogbo made the call at Omavovwe-Agbarha Otor community, Ughelli North […]

US President-elect Donald Trump called his criminal prosecution a “disgrace to the system” on Friday ahead of his sentencing for covering up hush money payments to a porn star.

A judge sentenced Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US president-elect’s last-ditch efforts to avoid becoming the first felon in the White House.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday for the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will take place from January 12 to 18 in the United Arab Emirates.

The Taraba State government has formally adopted peace-building structures established under the European Union (EU)-funded project aimed at mitigating conflicts between farmers and herders in the state.

THE retired Bishop of Ihiala Diocese, Rt Rev. Ralph Okafor, Friday told the families and relations of the victims of Okija stampede that claimed 22 lives during December rice distribution in Okija community to stop mourning, and not to mourn like those who have no hope.

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced the dissolution of his 25-member cabinet, effective tonight, January 10, 2025.

Jubilation has erupted in the ancient city of Kano as a Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II in the crucial legal battle over the Emirship stool.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has said it is not threatening to embark on any protest over the appointment of a Malian, Eric Chelle, as the new coach of the senior national team, the Super Eagles.

Naomi Osaka declared Friday that she would “for sure” play her first-round match at the Australian Open after suffering an abdominal injury last week.

World number two Alexander Zverev insisted Friday he has the mindset to win a first Grand Slam — but admitted Jannik Sinner was red-hot favourite to defend his Australian Open title.

In a historic development, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday formally approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.