Real Madrid defeat Benfica 2-1 to reach Champions League last 16
UEFA champions league round of 16 draw – likely fixtures, date, time
Saudi airlines to restart flight operation from Jeddah to Abuja
Saudi Arabia bans poultry egg imports from Nigeria, 39 other countries
Ajibade, Monday, 9 others arrive camp ahead of Cameroon friendly
TikToker ‘Mirabel’ handed to Women Affairs as rape probe continues
Atalanta shock Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16
Summit in Ghana: The AES is warmly welcomed, while Benin and Côte d’Ivoire are not invited
My leadership must be accountable, worthy of being followed — Acting IG
Keyamo presents N184.4bn aviation budget to NASS
Mbappe’s World Cup dream in doubt as knee injury lingers
NUPRC closes 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Qualification Friday
Ramadan: Tinubu breaks fast with Senators in Aso Villa
Humanitarian ministry seeks Senate’s approval for increased 2026 budget
CBN board approved AMCON takeover of Arik Air, EFCC tells court

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Police arrest 27 suspects in Plateau flashpoint raids
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 27 suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal flashpoints across the state. The suspects were apprehended late Tuesday night in Alheri, Apata, Busa-Buji, and Angwan Suya areas at about 11:05 p.m., according to the command’s spokesperson, Alfred Alabo. He said police operatives recovered […]
2027: INEC directs RECs to intensify voter education, sensitisation
Amupitan gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with RECs and meeting with swearing-in of the new REC representing Abia, Dr Chukwu Chukwuemeka Joseph.
2027: Faduri declares presidential bid, challenges old guard
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Opposition figure, Faduri Joseph, on Wednesday declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), presenting himself as a youth-driven alternative to Nigeria’s entrenched political elite. Speaking at the declaration event in Abuja, Faduri said his decision came after what he […]
No government can claim success if it fails to protect its people – Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared that no government can legitimately claim success if it fails in its primary responsibility of protecting its people.
Disu assumes office as acting IGP, unveils reform agenda to rebuild public trust
The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday formally assumed office, pledging sweeping reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and community partnership to restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
Abia congress: No individual owns APC, not even Tinubu – Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday, said that no individual, including President Bola Tinubu, owns the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ex-ADC scribe condemns attack on Obi, Odiegie-Oyegun in Edo
Chief Anayo Arinze, has expressed shock at the attack on the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi.
Securities dealers urge caution amid Nigerian stock market rally
The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) has called for prudence as Nigeria’s capital market records a sustained bullish run, warning that unchecked speculation could threaten market stability.
Rothschild bank says measures taken after Epstein links revealed
Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild said Wednesday that it had taken “measures” to protect its clients and staff after its chief executive was revealed to have links with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
JAMB targets N23.8bn IGR in 2026, plans N6bn remittance to federation account
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a target of N23.8 billion as internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, representing an increase of N4 billion over its 2025 projection.
Reforms: Information Minister pushes aggressive public awareness drive
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that no reform can succeed in Nigeria without clear, consistent, and strategic communication to the public, warning that poorly explained policies often breed resistance.
Two Brazil politicians convicted over murder of black councilwoman
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday convicted two politicians of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, in a case that revealed deep ties between lawmakers and organized crime.
Terrorists abduct our family members in Kwara Community
Suspected terrorists have abducted four members of the same family while they were working on their farmland in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
How we ‘ll achieve $1trn economy Uzoka-Anite
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said that the $1 trillion economy by 2030 target set by President Bola Tinubu cannot be achieved by government efforts alone.
Tinubu to IGP Disu: Restore peace, security, you have my support
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday at the State House, charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to restore peace and strengthen security nationwide.

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