Mental health experts have warned that Nigeria is sitting on a ticking time bomb as drug abuse continues to spread across the country, insisting that available statistics grossly understate the true magnitude of the problem.

The federal government has congratulated the Super Eagles on their bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the team’s performance as a powerful display of courage, resilience and national pride that inspired millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.

By Bashir Bello  KANO – The Kano State Government has dismissed claims that public administration in the state has been grounded following a directive by Governor Abba Yusuf suspending the forwarding of files to his office, describing such reports as misleading and unfounded. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Secretary to the State Government, […]

Nigeria defeated Egypt 2-4 on penalties at Casablanca’s Stade Mohammed V on Saturday to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a goalless third-place match.

A statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, described the speculations as fabricated.

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has described late Senator Godiya Akwashiki as a very straightforward politician whose word was his bond.

Family medicine physician in Houston, Texas, Dr Austin Orette, on Friday made up his mind to run for the 2027 National Assembly election in Delta South Senatorial District. According to him “politics should be a battle of ideas that will move our people and our nation forward. Great nations utilize ideas to empower the people. […]

In late September, Guineans approved a new constitution in a referendum that permitted junta members to run for office, paving the way for Doumbouya’s candidacy.

The association mourned the Imam while reflecting on how his single, courageous act spoke to Nigeria’s deep divisions and the fragile bonds holding its social fabric together.

If realized, Trump’s threats against Washington’s NATO partners would create unprecedented tension within the alliance.

A fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 thatched houses at the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno, Borno, the police command says.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) on Saturday disclosed that it disconnected electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory Water Board following repeated failures to pay bills stretching over a year.

Tragedy struck residents of Dorayi Charanchi Quarters in the ancient city of Kano as yet-to-be-identified hoodlums killed a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children.

Action is underway at the Stade Mohammed V, with a bronze medal and a podium finish at stake in the AFCON 2025 third-place play-off.

The calls were made Saturday at an interdenominational remembrance service held at All Souls Church, Old Bodija, Ibadan, to mark the second anniversary of the tragedy.