Trump says Iran talks could lead to deal or fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Tehran were “on the borderline” between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran.…
My phone was blowing up – Mikel Obi reacts to Arsenal EPL win
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has admitted that he woke up to a flood of messages from Arsenal F.C. fans after the Gunners clinched the Premier League title. Mikel,…
World Cup hotels empty after FIFA cancels 70% of reserved rooms – report
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was expected to deliver a massive tourism windfall to the United States, but with just weeks to go before kickoff, hotel operators are warning that…
Rivers 2027: Tonye Cole withdraws from APC guber primaries
By Daniel Abia Barely 24 hours to the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Rivers state, one of the key contenders in the race, Architect Tonye Patrick Cole has…
I remain Lagos TUC Chairman — Aladetan
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Comrade Aladetan Abiodun, has declared that he remains the duly elected chairman of…
Stop kidnappings, protect our children now, NLC tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lamented the increasing kidnapping of Nigerian children and called on the federal government and security agencies to be alive to their duties and protect…
Kente withdraws from Taraba APC gubernatorial primary
By Femi Bolaji Less than 24 hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, a frontline aspirant and former member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) board,…
2026 World Cup: Why Nigeria’s absence could change African buzz
As African countries gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, one storyline is already dominating discussions: the shock absence of Nigeria from…
NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ enclaves in Tumbuns, Mandara Mountains
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation HADIN KAI has destroyed terrorist strongholds in the Southern Tumbuns and Mandara Mountains long the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The Director,…
Popular Pastor apologises, faces backlash over ‘cursed’ Arsenal comments
By Enitan Abdultawab Popular Nigerian pastor and musical artiste, Dolapo Lawal has come under heavy criticism online after making controversial remarks about English club Arsenal F.C. and its supporters. In…
UN concerned about terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated this in a response to the Correspondent of the News…
APC announces winners of Reps, senate primaries in Plateau
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced winners of its primaries for Senate and House of Representatives seats in Plateau. Mrs Stella Oketete, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee for…
Dangote activates Olokola seaport plan in Ogun
By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Industries Limited has commenced preliminary engagement and survey activities for the multi-billion-dollar Olokola Deep Seaport project, a key component of the Group’s broader Vision 2030…
Customs digitises airport declaration process to end delays
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in a…
How leaders can manage religious differences to stabilise Nigeria — Dansadau
By Chioma Gabriel, Editor Special Features After taking his seat in the Senate in June 1999, Saidu Mohammed Dansadau was appointed to committees on Public Accounts, Health, Labour, Commerce (chairman),…
Davido, Atiku, Keyamo, others react to Arsenal EPL victory
Arsenal F.C. have been crowned champions of the English Premier League, EPL for the first time since their famous “Invincibles” campaign under Arsène Wenger in the 2003/04 season. The North…
ALGON donates 30 operational vehicles to enhance security in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Association Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, in Osun State has donated 30 patrol vehicles to security agencies to bolster security operations across the State. Among…
FG moves to unlock affordable housing through cooperatives, digital finance
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled fresh plans to drive affordable housing delivery through cooperative societies, digital finance and strategic partnerships, declaring that conventional mortgage systems…
Peter Obi arrives NDC headquarters for presidential screening
By Henry Umoru ABUJA-THE 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has arrived at the headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC in Abuja for the party’s…
Police arrest son, accomplice over father’s kidnap, ₦6m ransom
…recovers AK-47 Rifle By Kingsley Omonobi The Force headquarters has recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects, a son and his nephew and collected over N6million Ransom…