MAAUN says lecturer linked to harassment allegations left in May
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has clarified that Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe, whose name has been mentioned in sexual harassment allegations circulating on social media, is no longer a member of staff of the institution. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the university’s Registrar, Habibu Awaisu, the management disclosed that Dr. […]
Kida calls for national support as D’Tigers begin FIBA World Cup qualifiers
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmad Musa Kida, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, as they begin their campaign in the FIBA Africa Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. D’Tigers have been drawn in Group E alongside Cameroon, South Sudan, Cabo Verde, Tunisia, and Guinea in […]
Photos: Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from S’Africa arrives Lagos
Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived Thursday night on an Air Peace aircraft at the Cargo section of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.
Atiku to FG: Nothing must happen to Obi, release El-Rufai
Following the crisis rocking the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, due to budgetary allocation and operations, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Professor Sadiq Gombe, has asked the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to resign immediately.
APC’s concern is 2027, not kidnapping, not hunger, ADC insists
National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for not addressing fresh reports on 17 million Nigerians living in abject poverty.
Portuguese referee appointed to officiate Argentina vs Switzerland clash
FIFA has confirmed the officiating team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland.
Influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
Ghanaian social media influencer Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been extradited to the United States to stand trial over allegations that he masterminded a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of more than $8 million (£5.9 million).
Banditry: Ndume backs defence minister’s shoot-on- sight order
—Says sustained offensive will crush terrorists—Urges Tinubu to talk to Nigerians regularly By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume on Thursday, threw his weight to the order by the Minister of Defence, Ge. Christopher Musa (retd) to the military to shoot on sight any terrorists or bandits, saying sustained military pressure, […]
US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones – Officials
The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from “pilot zones” in the south, with the first to get underway within days, Lebanese and US officials said Thursday.
ADC faction withdraws from Edo LG election over credibility concerns
He said the concerns were raised during an Inter-Party Advisory Council meeting with EDSIEC Chairman, Mr Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, where political parties discussed preparations for the election.
SDP intensifies reforms, mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to party unity, internal reforms and preparations for the 2027 general elections following its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, said the party had […]
