North Korea accuses South of another drone incursion
North Korea accused the South on Saturday of flying another spy drone over its territory this month, a claim that Seoul denied. The North Korean military tracked a drone “moving northwards” over the South Korean border county of Ganghwa in early January before shooting it down near the North Korean city of Kaesong, a spokesperson […]
Rivers elders warn against impeachment of Fubara, deputy
The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RELEF) has expressed concern over the impeachment notice issued to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. The Acting Chairman of RELEF, Dr Gabriel Toby, a former deputy governor of Rivers, condemned the impeachment move in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The move to […]
NAF strikes hit terrorists at Abbagajiri, ground forces enter Timbuktu Triangle
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, said the strikes followed a coordinated air interdiction operation on January 8, 2026.
Fubara not safe after joining ‘Rivers APC faction’ – Tonye Cole
Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in December 2025, a move that was publicly welcomed by the national leadership of the party.
Ousted Iran shah’s son urges protesters to ‘prepare to seize’ city centres
The US-based son of Iran’s ousted shah urged Iranians on Saturday to stage more targeted protests with the aim of taking and then holding city centres.
AFCON 2026: The Invisible Academy: Why the diaspora parent is the soul of the Super Eagles
By Sola Fanawopo in Morocco Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign is often analyzed through the cold metrics of modern football: UK academy structures, elite coaching, and data-driven development. It is a neat, logical explanation, but it is fundamentally incomplete. Diaspora capital does not travel in a vacuum; it is carried, protected, and transmitted across borders by […]
AFCRD 2026: Defence minister urges citizens’ support, warns insurgent supporters
“As soon as you see something, say something, so the Armed Forces can take swift action. We are always ready to respond,” he said.
South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia, China
BRICS, originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and, more recently, Indonesia.
Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal at 60
President Tinubu also highlighted Tambuwal’s dedication to nation-building and his efforts towards advancing democracy in the land.
Victor Osimhen: The other side of the goal freak
In a trending chat with Oral Sports Entertainment, Victor Osimhen, the 2023 African Footballer of the Year exposed his true self
PLASIEC unveils updated timetable for 2026 LG elections
…Reaffirms commitment to credible polls By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has released an updated timetable for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government Elections, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, inclusiveness and the delivery of a credible electoral process across the State. The revised schedule was announced on Friday, […]
