THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, led the federal government’s delegation on a condolence visit to Kogi state governor, Usman Ododo, at his Okene residence to commiserate with the Ododo family over the passing of their patriarch, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo.

The 25-year-old Ekiti indigene said he struggled to be seen beyond her (Isabella’s) shadow.

— As Japanese PM pledges 5.5bn dollars support for Africa By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu at the 9th meeting of the Tokyo International Conference for African Development TICAD9, Japan, boasted that Nigeria’s brave armed forces can win any number of battles. He also said that the country can do justice to the […]

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has expressed gratitude to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq., for assisting the board in acquiring a building for its permanent headquarters.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A mother, her son and two others have been reportedly killed in their farms in a fresh attack on Egwuma and Ogbai communities of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The attack, which was launched on Wednesday morning on the communities, also left several persons injured while some were […]

A US federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Texas law that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Specifically, the market capitalization, which opened at 90.227 trillion, closed at 89.564 trillion, representing a 0.73 percent decrease.

A popular Mexican musician who sang the praises of drug lords, was shot dead in a parking lot in the west of the country, police said late Tuesday.

The State IPAC Chairman, Abayomi Sanyaolu, who gave the advice while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, also urged any political party that feels disenfranchised in the election to seek redress in the court of law.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it will reject any result from the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency by-election that does not reflect the will of the people. The opposition party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of intimidating voters and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s call for Africa to be granted permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that the continent deserves two permanent seats with full veto powers.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has cautioned that ongoing policy instability is discouraging investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, raised the concern on Wednesday at the opening of the 4th Petroleum and Energy Advancement and Leadership Summit (PEALS 2025), held in Abuja. […]

The Benue Assembly on Wednesday screened and confirmed only six out of the eight commissioner nominees by Gov. Hyacinth Alia.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has shut down 13,597,057 social media accounts on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting offensive content and breaching Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms.

The line-up of new products included a foldable phone, improved Pixel smartwatch, and ear buds all synced to work with AI and each other.