By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Amasiri community in Afikpo Local government area to produce the heads of four persons allegedly beheaded and to return four other persons abducted during recent violent attack against Okporojo Oso Edda village in Edda Local government area. Nwifuru […]

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday the top priority in his talks with US President Donald Trump would be the ongoing negotiations with Iran, as he presses for a tougher US approach to Tehran’s ballistic missile programme.

In a significant move to boost its regional structure and foster greater coordination, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday inaugurated its Southwest Zonal Working Committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kakanfo Inn, Off Ring Road, Ibadan.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Tragedy struck on Monday night along the Utonkon axis of Benue state as gunmen ambushed a commercial bus conveying passengers, killing two persons and abducting 14 others in an ambush. This came barely 24 hours after nine worshippers were abducted from St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije in the same Utonkon, during […]

He expressed gratitude to the president for the profound trust and honour of appointing him to serve the nation and the Muslim ummah in this capacity.

By: Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s uncompromising resolve to intensify air operations against insurgent and terrorist elements, declaring that the Service remains fully committed to decisive, intelligence-driven action across all theatres. Speaking during a strategic meeting with Air Component Commanders (ACCs) […]

By Idowu Bankole The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the reported meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and other leaders of the State, over the political rift in the State, expressing confidence that the intervention will be the last. The Minister stated this […]

“In this regard, teams from both sides will continue their engagements towards the finalisation of this process,” it said.

In recent weeks, mounting reports indicate that Kenyans deceived into travelling for high-paying work in Russia are dying on the battlefield, with others sustaining serious wounds.

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, has urged African countries to push for a shift in global energy conversations, from an exclusive focus on energy transition to a more realistic and inclusive energy mix. Lokpobiri said Africa must be allowed to responsibly harness its oil and gas resources to tackle energy poverty […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has confirmed he is willing to join any club after parting ways with South African side Chippa United, making him one of the most high-profile free agents on the African market.

No fewer than 28 ships laden with petroleum products and other commodities are expected to arrive at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea Ports in Lagos from Feb. 10 to Feb. 19.

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday that its net profit jumped 45 percent last year on strong sales of cancer drugs, as it expands its reach in the United States and China.

Tunisian referee Haitham Guirat, who officiated several matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been suspended indefinitely by the Tunisian Football Federation following a major officiating error in a domestic league fixture.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated senators following the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the six-month suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in March 2025.