The United States said Wednesday that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz “immediately, quickly and safely” after reports that the strategic waterway was shut despite the US-Iran ceasefire.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite widespread blackouts recorded in January, 2026, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion from customers, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. Power supply across the country dropped drastically in December 2025 and this was compounded in January 2026 when gas suppliers cut supply to generation companies […]

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of “obscenity” and “violating the protection of the family”, their lawyer told AFP.

The joint committees on Petroleum Resources of the National Assembly have dismissed three petitions challenging the pipeline surveillance contract, while passing a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services, security agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for improving oil production and safeguarding critical assets.

The management of Yobe State University has said that the photo of some of its students sleeping outdoors which went viral, especially on social media alleging lack of accommodation, is a temporary eclipse, insisting that most of the hostels are currently undergoing renovation and upgrade.

Kunle didn’t expect anything unusual when he stopped at the fuel station that morning. Until he saw the price. He paused, stared, and did a quick calculation in his head. Running his generator suddenly felt… expensive. Unreasonably expensive. “How am I supposed to keep up with this?” he muttered. Later that day, he called his […]

According to the statement, the three-week orientation course will hold simultaneously in all the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory for eligible participants nationwide.

Nigeria’s opposition heavyweights are currently converging as a high-powered PDP delegation storms the residence of former Senate President David Mark

Olusi made the remark on Wednesday while speaking in Yoruba at the commissioning of the Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge and e-GIS complex in Lagos.

Nigerian music star Wizkid has weighed in on the ongoing fallout between his longtime associate DJ Tunez and Burna Boy, delivering a sharp jibe that has further intensified tensions.

Ebonyi State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Francis Nwifuru, has said that the party will not support unpopular aspirants without visible achievements in their current or previous positions in the forthcoming election.

Justice James Omotosho handed down the judgement after they pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them by the Federal Government, and a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) gave evidence accordingly.

Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Terver Ikya, has revealed that he inherited debts exceeding N200 million upon assuming leadership of the club, describing the financial situation as a major hurdle to rebuilding the team.

Due to mobile technology, which now gives every bettor access to a betting site regardless of where they’re located, the inclination in favor of one side or the other has increased. As soon as a bettor completes the 1xbet sign up process at a betting site, that bettor will have the ability to place a […]