The President of Pageant Nigeria, Stephanie Usoro, has announced the commencement of applications for the 2027 edition of Miss 9ja, with a grand prize of N10m awaiting the eventual winner. Usoro disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Abuja, describing the forthcoming edition as a landmark event that […]

By Johnson Akintunde The reality of today’s Nigeria demands that institutions created as pillars of national survival must be shielded from every form of threats. It isn’t farfetched to conclude that factors like insurgency, transactional kidnappings, separatist agitations, cyber threats, communal conflicts, environmental disasters, and humanitarian emergencies have collectively redefined the meaning of national security. […]

…Gborogbosi Advises Bidders On Risks Ahead Of Q3 Exercise By Egufe Yafugborhi Ahead of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) launch of the 2026 Licensing Round, oil and gas expert, Sir (Dr.) Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi has urged prospective bidders to adopt a disciplined, long-term approach to investment and risk management. NUPRC had announced the […]

Secretary-General of the movement, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar, in a press statement said Nigerians should be appreciative of a political leader like Tinubu,

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.

The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads and opening new ones to connect the six geo-political zones of the country.

Abdulaziz said the workshop would also educate influencers on the giant strides of the Tinubu administration and on issues that promote national unity.

The White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will retire from international football on his own terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain.

Belgium’s football association said Sunday it was “astonished” at FIFA’s decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun’s red card, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last-16 game.

By Vincent Ujumadu The leadership crisis rocking the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a fresh twist on Sunday with an executive led by Chief Ifeanyi Osegbo took over the party’s state secretariat to assume control of the party structure. This came as the embattled executive led by Senator Emma Anosike […]

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy in West Africa. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, NIMASA Director-General, Dr. […]

The minister said that he would, on Tuesday, evaluate the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway  and its surroundings along with some members of the National Assembly.

Afrobeats star Davido has defended his decision to highlight the abduction of 39 children and seven teachers during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that Nigeria’s image should not take precedence over the safety of innocent children.