President Bola Tinubu has assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will evolve into a capital city that reflects Nigeria’s growing population, economic aspirations and national identity.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will start in attack as the European side takes on Nigeria in their international friendly clash, while Alex Iwobi and Akor Adams headline the Super Eagles’ starting lineup.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates denied Wednesday that he had “victimized anyone” as he began closed-door testimony to US lawmakers over his relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Panic gripped residents of Danare in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State today after over 200 Cameroonian soldiers reportedly crossed into the Nigerian border village on patrol.

Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA banned a depiction of a war scene on the shirts.

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to repatriate more than 100 Nigerian prisoners currently serving jail terms in Ethiopia following a bilateral prisoner transfer agreement between both countries.

The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday ordered the unconditional release of Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo and other detained leaders of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has retrieved critical evidence as investigations into the June 8, 2026 train derailment along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor continue.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, insisting that the President’s support is solely for the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. Speaking with journalists at the Ileri-Oluwa Campaign Office in Osogbo on Tuesday, […]

US President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to attend the World Cup, as the global football tournament prepares to kick off.

By Wole Mosadomi MINNA — Panic swept through Minna, the Niger State capital, on Wednesday as parents rushed to schools to withdraw their children following rumours of an impending attack by armed groups on educational institutions in the city. The scare also forced many shop owners to close their businesses and return home amid fears […]

The U.S. government has launched a crackdown on birth tourism networks, revoking over 600 visas issued to foreigners who used the route to secure citizenship for their children.

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, following his failure to appear before the committee investigating audit queries relating to NNPCL’s finances between 2017 and 2023.

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has disclosed that it recorded 88 seizures of smuggled vegetable oil products valued at N1.314 billion in Duty Paid Value, DPV, between 2025 and 2026, as it unveiled plans to strengthen intelligence-driven operations to curb illicit imports and protect local investments.

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 82 Division Garrison operating under Sector 1 of Operation Udoka, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Enugu State Command, have uncovered a suspected arms hideout and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition in Enugu State. The operation was carried out as part of […]