By Ayo Onikoyi Prominent leader of the Celestial Church of Christ and founder of Global Parish Church, Prophet Israel Oladele, commonly known as Genesis, has urged Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to be cautious in their reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Nigeria. The respected man of God has been observing Nigerians’ […]

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has launched a free medical support programme under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Mandate Elders forum in Ondo state.

The Federal Government has begun onboarding State Oversight Committees nationwide to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the implementation of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) 2.0 across states and local government areas.

The alleged smear campaign was uncovered after Prof. Ortuanya was declared the winner of the vice chancellor election.

The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), designed to improve the welfare and motivation of academic and non-academic staff across Nigeria’s higher institutions.

Washington, United States — Democrats notched major victories across the United States on Tuesday, in a series of closely watched local elections seen as the first major electoral verdict on President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term in the White House. In New York City, leftist Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according […]

•PSC deploys staff monitors•Argungu warns Police personnel against misconduct By Clifford Ndujihe & Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to political thugs ahead of the election not to undermine security or compromise the credibility of the exercise. Egbetokun gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the Cleen […]

NATIONAL Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan has charged all political parties, governorship candidates and members to stick to the rules guiding Saturday’s election.

By Esther Onyegbula A major disaster was averted, yesterday evening, after a fuel-laden tanker fell and spilled its contents in front of the Nigerian Maritime Resources Development Centre, a facility of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, at Kirikiri, Lagos. The incident, which occurred along the busy Kirikiri axis, forced emergency responders to […]

Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City in a political earthquake that will put a 34-year-old democratic socialist in charge of America’s largest city.

By Malik Samuel and Dr. Ola Bello The recent threat by United States President Donald Trump to authorise military action in Nigeria has ignited unease both within and outside the country. His remarks, reportedly grounded in allegations of a so-called genocide against Christians, risk injecting volatility into an already fragile security environment. While such statements […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY —THE Edo State Police command, yesterday, said it uncovered a case of feigned kidnap by a 27-year-old housewife with a view to extorting her husband. The police identified the woman as Chioma Adaniken and her cousin, Osita Godfrey, who had pretended to be negotiating with the kidnappers, while the N5 […]

Democrat Mikie Sherrill has defeated Republican’s Jack Ciattarelli to become the next governor of New Jersey.

Ultimately, 2027 must not be about North versus South, or Fulani versus Ijaw or Igbo, or APC versus PDP versus ADC. It must be about results. It must be a test of leadership, competence, and empathy.”— Dakuku Peterside “2027: Battle for the Soul of the North”  It really doesn’t take too much to be objective if […]

The Fisherman, which made history as Ghana’s first Official Selection at the Venice Film Festival in 81 years, makes its Nigerian debut at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), on Friday, November 7, 2025.