‘I came out of Wura poorer’ – Actor Lanre Adediwura
Nollywood actor Lanre Adediwura has opened up on why he declined an offer to reprise his role in Wura, saying the popular series left him in financial difficulty. Speaking during…
Gunmen strike again in Plateau, kill pregnant woman, husband
By Golok Nanmwa Gunmen have killed a young couple, Mr. Iliya Gyang, 30, and his pregnant wife, Grace, 25, in a fresh attack at Angwan Ishaku community in Barkin Ladi…
False kidnapping: Police rescue medical doctor from mob attack
The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued a United States of America-based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Afolabi, from being mobbed over alleged kidnapping. The Police Public Relations Officer in…
FG approves 40% peculiar allowance for civil servants after showdown threat
The Federal Government has officially approved the long-awaited 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants following intense pressure and threats of industrial action by the organised labour. The…
Uzodimma didn’t divert ₦800bn – S/East APC
The South East Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo is spurious and baseless. It also stated…
Africa must drop ‘victim mentality’ – Elumelu
Africans should welcome all foreign investors and put colonial hang-ups behind them, Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu told AFP. Elumelu, 63, is one of Africa’s wealthiest people, chairing banking…
Tinubu pitching Nigeria’s business case to Africa – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through reforms and positioning the country as a leading destination for continental and global investment. Mr Sunday Dare, special adviser on…
Breaking: Court jails ex-minister Mamman 75 yrs over N33.8bn fraud
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about ₦33.8…
Earthquake hits Iranian capital Tehran
An earthquake struck the Iranian capital Tehran late on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The USGS said the magnitude 4.3 quake occurred at 11:46 pm (2016 GMT). Iranian…
UN urges ‘independent’ probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad airstrikes
The UN rights chief on Wednesday demanded independent investigations into reports that separate airstrikes by the Nigerian and Chadian armies in northern Nigeria killed dozens of civilians. The Nigerian military…
UCL Final: PSG boosted by three key injury returns ahead of Arsenal clash
PSG have received a significant injury boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League final clash with Arsenal later this month. Recall that the French Ligue 1 champions secured their place…
‘She’s here’ – Veekee James, husband welcome baby girl
Fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eliana Adeife Atere. The excited couple announced the arrival of their daughter…
₦100m DSS Defamation Judgment: SERAP appeals, seeks stay of execution
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed an appeal against the judgment delivered on 5 May 2026 by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which…
BudgIT commends Abia’s progress, seeks strategic partnership
The BudgIT Foundation has commended developmental strides in Abia under the administration of Gov. Alex Otti. BudgIT also proposed a strategic partnership with the Abia government on fiscal sustainability, transparency…
2026 FIFA World Cup: 4 countries release provisional squads
By Adegboyega Adeleye With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, several countries have already taken major steps toward finalising their squads by unveiling provisional player lists ahead of the…
Conan O’Brien to host 2027 Oscars – Organisers
Comedian Conan O’Brien will return for the third straight time to host the Oscars in 2027, organizers announced Tuesday. O’Brien, 63, will preside over the 99th edition of American cinema’s…
We didn’t disqualify any Ebonyi Assembly aspirant – APC screening committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee for aspirants into the Ebonyi House of Assembly says it did not disqualify any aspirant during its screening exercise in Abakaliki. The Chairman…
2027: NDC pegs presidential forms at N60m, governorship at N30m
…Presidential primary election to hold May 29, 2026 in Abuja By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has pegged its cost…
Mudashiru Obasa declares for House of Reps seat
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege House of Representatives seat ahead of the…
Plateau declares war on terrorists after security council meeting
…Directs security agencies to reclaim ungoverned spaces By Golok Nanmwa JOS – The Plateau State Government has declared a “state of war with terrorists and enemies of the state,” vowing…