APPOEMN fetes over 1,500 Lagosians in jollof truck outreach
By Etop Ekanem The Association of Professional Party Organisers and Events Managers in Nigeria (APPOEMN) has conducted its Jollof Truck Outreach, distributing food to over 1,500 residents across Surulere and Ikeja in Lagos. The outreach, which catered to both the young and old, was organised as part of the association’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives […]
Benue Civil Protection Guard commander’s son killed in Makurdi
It was gathered that Yusuf was reportedly attacked and killed by more than 10 unidentified armed men on New Year’s Day at the Wadata area of Makurdi town.
Investment in education not gamble – Shettima
The Vice President, who said that the education sector remains a deliberate commitment to securing a better future for Nigeria, described it as the most powerful tool for development, economic empowerment, and societal liberation.
Kwara Police quiz three for burning down idol worshipper’s house
Three suspects are currently being interrogated at the headquarters of Kwara State Police Command over allegations of burning down the house of an idol worshipper, Mrs T. A. Olorisha, in Ilorin.
Declan Rice brace delivers six-point Premier League lead for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s men held firm to take another big step towards ending their 22-year wait to lift the Premier League title.
US actions in Venezuela, ‘dangerous precedent’ – United Nations
Maduro was indicted in 2020 in New York during the first Trump administration.
Equatorial Guinea relocates capital over strategic reasons
The previous capital Malabo is located on Bioko island, separate to Equatorial Guinea’s mainland.
US oil firms heading to Venezuela – Trump
President Donald Trump said Saturday he would allow American oil companies to head into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves
Senegal beat Sudan 3-1 to reach AFCON quarter final
Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers on Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match.
Two killed in rival cult clash as Benue police arrest suspects, recover firearms
The Command said it received a distress call at about 4:15 am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, reporting a deadly confrontation between rival cult factions in Gboko town.
Elipse lauds Yusuf on his retirement as mining Director
The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elipse Industries, Mr. Denzel Henry Akogwu and his entire staff has congratulated Engr. Mustapha M. Yusuf who retired from the Federal Civil Service as a Director Monitoring and Coordination department, in the Mining Cadastre. Akogwu in a statement he personally signed described Yusuf as embodiment of humility, perseverance and […]
Trump threatens Colombia president, tells him to ‘watch his ass’
“He’s making cocaine and they’re sending it into the United States, so he does have to watch his ass,” Trump told a press conference.
I will never give up on Nigeria — Gbenga Hashim declares
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Nigeria, insisting that surrender is not an option despite the nation’s deepening political, economic and security challenges.
Venezuela’s ‘hour of freedom’ has arrived – Opposition leader Machado
Machado is abroad in an unknown location after travelling under cover to Oslo in December to receive her Nobel, which she dedicated to US President Donald Trump
PDP suspends Rivers caretaker committee chairman for hobnobbing with Wike
The party said it suspended Ewor both as caretaker chairman and as a member for his actions that are capable of destroying the PDP in the state.
Trump posts photo of handcuffed, blindfolded Maduro
President Donald Trump posted a photo Saturday of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in custody on a US naval ship and wearing both a blindfold and handcuffs.
