By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, officers, soldiers and veterans of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, describing the anniversary as a significant milestone in the country’s military history. The upper chamber also urged officers and […]

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — Traditional rulers and youth leaders in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have inspected the newly completed Angiama-Oporoma Bridge following reports of alleged vandalism, pledging to safeguard the landmark infrastructure. The inspection team included the Ibenanaowei of Bomo Clan, HRM King Joshua Igbugburu; the Paramount Ruler of Eniwari […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and former governor Senator Gabriel Suswam at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid a crisis over the Benue Central All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket. Former governor Suswam, who recently left the Peoples Democratic […]

With less than two weeks remaining until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adidas has unveiled the official match ball that will be used for the tournament’s final four matches.

The French Football Federation (FFF) has appealed to FIFA to overturn the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated ₦7.277 trillion in revenue in 2025, exceeding its target of ₦6.584 trillion by 10.24 per cent, as it presented a proposed ₦11.274 trillion revenue target and expenditure estimates for the 2026 fiscal year to the House of Representatives Committee on Customs […]

The five-time world champions suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Norway on Sunday, crashing out of the tournament in their earliest World Cup elimination since 1966.

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives says it introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 during the first three years of the 10th National Assembly, describing the record as evidence of its commitment to legislative reforms and governance. Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Hon. Francis Waive, disclosed the […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo area, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday ordered the remand of three suspects arrested in connection to the murder of a retired broadcaster with the Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O.T. Odubanjo, sitting in […]

England and Norway will meet in one of the quarter-final clashes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Three Lions edged past co-hosts Mexico in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter.

“There are no signs that the situation is improving,” Nigeria’s foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said while announcing more evacuation flights.

“The University of Ibadan Students’ Union is pleased to inform the university community that our student, Miss Fumilayo, a 300-level student of the Faculty of Law, who was abducted alongside other individuals, has been safely released,” the statement read.

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA) has identified poor infrastructure, insecurity, flooding, multiple taxation and unreliable electricity supply as major challenges affecting business operations and industrial growth in Onitsha, Anambra State. The chamber also listed harassment of visitors and investors at the Onitsha Bridgehead area, limited […]

“I asked for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “All I did was ask for a review, I didn’t say you have to do this.”

By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that security remains the foundation of sustainable development, saying peace and stability are indispensable for the growth and prosperity of any society. Fubara made the remark on Sunday at the gala night marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port Harcourt. […]