By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has deferred until Wednesday the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as candidate of the Accord Party (AP) for the 2027 presidential election. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the case after counsel to […]

The newly inaugurated President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency on the worsening condition of students’ hostels across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, describing the facilities as unfit for human habitation and a major threat to learning.

Senegalese-American music star Akon has opened up about his role in Wizkid’s early career, revealing that he signed the Nigerian singer after Banky W introduced the then-rising talent to him during a visit to Nigeria.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s drive for sustainable development, economic transformation and industrial growth depends on placing engineering, innovation and technology at the centre of national planning. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday after attending the opening ceremony of the 34th Engineering […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA, July 14 — The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday heard and reserved judgment on appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. A three-member panel of the appellate court, […]

The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, says it has rescued six persons alive after a section of a building collapsed at Whitefield Rice Mills Processing Company.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the time has come for Nigeria to move from reforms to results.

The Speaker announced their resignation from the APC in separate letters submitted to him by the two lawmakers during the House proceedings on Tuesday in Lafia.

Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.

Several Asian destinations are emerging as the most accessible for African travelers, thanks to broad visa-free arrangements under bilateral agreements with a number of African countries.

Citizens of 43 countries can travel to the United States without obtaining a traditional visa under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), provided they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.

US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her, a court filing showed Tuesday.

A 50-year-old Nigerian woman has shared how she welcomed quadruplets: two boys and two girls after years of waiting to get married and have children.

A coroner in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after an inquest into her death.