By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. President Tinubu also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which […]

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has debunked alleged reports involving her in a public altercation with an unidentified man who she reportedly slapped for recording her, describing it as “blackmail.”

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Thursday said it was ready to battle a possible outbreak of the Human Metapneumo Virus, HMPV, circulating currently in China

Five survivors sustained severe injuries after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has expressed concerns over the recent revelation by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, about the inability of Nigerian intelligence agencies to trace and disrupt the funding and training networks sustaining Boko Haram for over 15 years. The group described the situation […]

By: Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force between June 2023 and December 2024, while prosecuting the war against all forms of security threats against the country, conducted over 8,665 missions and dropped 9,928 sorties. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar who made this known on Thursday said the missions were carried out […]

One-time Super Eagles invitee Viv Efosa Solomon-Otabor is confident that Nigeria will secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their tough start to the qualification campaign.

 The Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, on Thursday, adjourned further hearing in the trial of Mukaila Lamidi (a.k.a. Auxiliary) to Jan. 22.

Nigeria admitted on Thursday that its bilateral cooperation with the People’s Republic of China has produced significant results across various sectors, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, and cultural exchange.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- MINISTER of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun who was unsettled by questions asked by Senators during 2025 budget defence sessions, hurriedly pleaded that the committee on Appropriations should accord him a closed-door session for a detailed response to the question. Trouble started yesterday when the Minister of […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Ijaw youths under the umbrella of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has hailed King Asari- Dokubo Dabaye Amakiri (I), Amayanabo, Torusarama Piri, Elem Kalabari, on his presentation of staff of office and certificate of recognition as a traditional ruler in Rivers State by Governor Siminalaye Fubara. IYC noted that as a […]

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, has called on southwest governors to get ready to take serious action against the influx of bandits into their region. The organisation said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. This is coming days after Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, […]

Canadian-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, also known as Dr. Zo, has shared his opinion about the financial prudence of constructing elaborate mansions in villages.

The Chairman of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee, Senator Nanedi Usman has said the party would hold the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka responsible should harm befall Mr Peter Obi or any of his associates.

Everton have dismissed Sean Dyche as manager after less than two years at the helm of Goodison Park.