PHCN privatisation row deepens, workers accuse ex-manager of falsehoods
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The controversy surrounding the 2013 privatisation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, has intensified, with the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, accusing a former PHCN manager of distorting facts in his recent allegations against the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero. The union described the […]
Jonathan’s son graduates from UK varsity
Ariwera Jonathan, son of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup final
The White House has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Trump suspends teleprompter operator for allegedly betting on speeches
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump’s speeches, the White House said Thursday.
FIFA probes Argentina over Falklands banner after England defeat
FIFA is currently “reviewing match reports” before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players celebrated their dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
Just In: US forces launch new strikes against Iran
US forces launched strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row on Thursday, the US military said.
Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit
Last season, Osimhen combined leadership with decisive performances on the pitch as Galatasaray retained the league title under Okan Buruk.
Two Togolese in Kwara Police net over foiled kidnap attempt
The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of Kwara State Police Command has arrested two Togolese over plans to extort N22 million from a Nigerian through kidnapping.
Why Tinubu deserves accolades – Umahi
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has said President Bola Tinubu deserves all the accolades he is getting because no section of Nigeria was left behind in his infrastructural transformation.
Mary Habila: Suspend Umahi now, APM tells Tinubu
The Allied People’s Movement, APM, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, pending what it described as an open, independent and transparent inquest into the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist reportedly found dead at the minister’s residence in Ebonyi State.
I’ve never seen National Assembly budget – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised the alarm that he has never seen the budget of the National Assembly, just as he called for transparency in the area of budget.
R. Kelly appeals to Trump to commute 31-year prison sentence
R&B singer R. Kelly has formally appealed to United States President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence after filing a request for executive clemency with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mary Habila: Group urges IGP to ensure independent, transparent probe
By Henry Umoru, ABUJA The Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to ensure that investigation into the death of Mary Habila is independent, transparent, professional and free from political interference. The group made the call on Thursday while reacting to the death of Habila, who reportedly died […]
Tinubu congratulates Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi on his birthday
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, on his 67th birthday. The President celebrates a distinguished legal career defined by excellence, integrity, patriotism, and unwavering service to Nigeria. President Tinubu commended Prince Fagbemi’s decades of meritorious […]
Video: Tinubu not perfect, needs more time to fix Nigeria — Jide Kosoko
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the President is “not perfect” and should be given more time before Nigerians judge the outcome of his policies and reforms.
Lukman suspends ADC membership, alleges hostile treatment by El-Rufai
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A fresh rift has emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led opposition coalition after a prominent member, Salihu Mohammed Lukman, announced the suspension of his membership of the party and the coalition. Lukman, in a message addressed to the National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, and copied to leaders of […]
