Nigerian footballer dies from severe brain injury in UK
Tributes have poured in following the death of Nigerian non-league footballer Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, who died from a catastrophic brain injury just one day before his wife and four-year-old daughter could reach his bedside.
COUP’ FULL STORY: How Nigeria’s structure encouraged divisions — Gen. Musa, Defence Minister
• ‘We cannot be in 2026 and still be debating Biafran coups, civil war narratives, and ethnic blame’ •ON THE ‘EXECUTION’ OF GEN UBA IN N/EAST: We are not certain he is dead. No body has been found • WARNS ON KILLINGS: Terrorists will continue to try to cause pain •ON […]
Tinubu accepts king’s invitation for UK state visit in March
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Woro killings expose Nigeria’s rural security collapse — Gbenga Hashim
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the recent killings in Woro community, Kwara State, as a grim reminder of the growing vulnerability of rural communities in Nigeria, warning that the country is drifting toward an era where mass attacks occur without swift or effective state response.
Hilton Idahosa eulogises late Charles Idahosa, says legacy will endure
By Esther Onyegbula Former Labour Party (Apapa faction) governorship candidate in the last Edo State election, Dr. Hilton Idahosa, has paid an emotional tribute to his late uncle, Hon. Charles Idahosa, describing his death as a profound personal loss that transcends politics. In a reflective tribute released on Thursday, Dr. Idahosa said he was speaking […]
US lawmaker, Moore warns against Nigeria’s break-up
United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has rejected claims that the United States supports any move to break up Nigeria, warning that pushing separatist agendas would worsen insecurity and place Christian communities at greater risk.
Kwara horror: Those who ran inside their houses were burnt with the houses —Victim
” The young ones shooting were of about 15 years of age. The one who shot me was not up to 15 years. The old one who attacked me called me a witch as his gun could not fire, that was after firing the shot that killed my friend. Then he instructed the young one to shoot me, brushing my stomach.”
Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators of Kwara massacre
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, […]
PAGMI gains momentum as Mining Marshals flush out thousands of illegal miners in Kebbi
Officials said the operation led to the complete displacement of thousands of illegal miners who had taken control of PAGMI sites.
Nigeria among hungriest, insecure country globally — Peter Obi
By Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, Saturday, lamented that Nigeria had become one of the hungriest and most insecure countries in the world. Obi stated this at Asaba, Delta State during the official declaration and integration of the State Obidient Movement into the African Democratic Congress, ADC. […]
Enugu Govt generated N406.8bn IGR in 2025 says ESIRS
According to him, in 2024 the governor set a target revenue of N509 billion for 2025, and people shouted, ‘Where is this money going to come from?’
