Russia pulls more staff from Iran nuclear plant after reported air strike
The UN's nuclear watchdog issued a statement on Tuesday calling for "maximum restraint to avoid nuclear safety risks".
2027: Akume, N’Central govs adopt Tinubu as sole candidate
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday led a high-powered delegation of North Central All Progressives Congress APC stakeholders to formally endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
CAS confirms Senegal appeal against CAF decision
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) challenging the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco.
Ex-midwife enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Mullally, who is married with two children, becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first having been appointed in the late sixth century
Kidnappers demand N1bn ransom for abducted Kwara worshippers
Gunmen who abducted eight worshippers from the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Omugo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have demanded a ransom of N1 billion for their release.
Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
The BBC named a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience as its next director-general Wednesday.
2027: Unseating Tinubu not a child’s play, Momodu cautions ADC
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has cautioned the party against underestimating the challenge of unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
NUPRC vows to uphold strict standards in oil asset divestment approvals
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reiterated that it will not approve any oil asset divestment that fails to meet its established regulatory requirements. The position was restated at a community town hall meeting on oil divestment and transition accountability in the Niger Delta, held in Port […]
Consumer products must be labelled in English — FCCPC warns manufacturers, others
”Every consumer product in Nigeria should be labelled in the English language; that is the official language in Nigeria.
DSS rescues Kano LGA Secretary from kidnappers
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, Hamza Musa, from captivity.
France jails ex-policeman for raping domestic abuse victim
A French court on Wednesday jailed a former police officer for 12 years for raping a woman who came to report domestic abuse.
8 most visited tourist sites in Africa
As of 2026, international arrivals have reached record highs, driven by a blend of ancient history, world-class safaris, and a growing reputation for luxury eco-tourism.
Germany says ‘misguided’ Trump policies hitting economy
“President Trump’s misguided policies are having a direct impact on the wallets of people here in the country.”
KwaraPoly students protest alleged EFCC operation
Tension erupted on Wednesday at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, following reports of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives in the area.
Religious bias claims against DSS arrests harmful – Arewa Group
By Soni DanielAbuja: A group, Concerned Arewa Youth Council, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading allegations capable of undermining national security. The group spoke amidst claims in some quarters that the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, is religiously biased in the agency’s arrest pattern. Addressing a press conference, the group’s […]
ICC warns of ‘worst industrial crisis in living memory’
The war in the Middle East could cause the “worst industrial crisis in living memory”, the head of the International Chamber of Commerce warned Wednesday.
