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Popular Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, better known as D’Banj, has donated three brand-new Sienna space buses to lawyer and politician Pelumi Olajengbesi in support of his ambition to represent the Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency in the House of Repres…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Bayelsa State has gained tremendously in its 30 years of existence, urging residents to appreciate the progress recorded while working towards achieving greater development.

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, has sentenced a school teacher, Nwatu Isaac, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil of El-Bossaa Nursery and Primary School, Epe.

Manchester City have broken their transfer record twice in 2026, with Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson topping the club’s list of most expensive signings.

A presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party, Dr Johnson Chukwuka, has dragged the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the emergence of Abbas-Bin Aliyu as the party’s candidate for…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has said that he is currently struggling to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the creation of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned the remodelled JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau, Zamfara State.

Nigeria has sufficient data and early warnings to prepare for flooding, but poor use of available funds and information continues to leave vulnerable communities exposed to displacement, destruction of homes and disruption of livelihoods, a former acting…

A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has told the Enugu State Police Command how he allegedly killed his 27-year-old girlfriend, Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu, following an argument over HIV.

A major crisis is brewing in Enugu State as commercial transport unions threaten to shut down transit operations statewide following moves by the Enugu State Government to take over union dues collection and ban non-state levies across motor terminals.

Law officers in Enugu State, under the aegis of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, have resolved to embark on a seven-day warning strike over the failure of the state government to address their lingering welfare concerns.

Manchester City have formally appealedqq the Premier Leagueqq Commission’s opinion inq the club’s disciplinary case.

The Enugu State Police Command has identified the woman allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, as 27-year-old Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu.

Unemployed beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund student loan are required to formally notify the Fund of their employment status if they remain without a job two years after completing the National Youth Service Corps programme.

Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted after former President Olusegun Obasanjo jokingly described him as an “ashawo” during the London launch of his memoir, 999.

A former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has broken his silence after his disqualification from the reality show, taking full responsibility for the physical confrontation that ended his journey.

Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka.

The son of former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton has died after embarking on a desert hike in the United Arab Emirates despite his wife’s pleas not to go, an inquest has heard.

The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs is holding today, Friday, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, with family members and dignitaries gathered to honour the actor.

The Indian pilot of a Flydubai passenger aircraft has recounted how he fought to regain control of the cockpit after being attacked by his co-pilot, saying he was determined not to let other passengers die.

Young workers in the UK are increasingly opting out of workplace pension schemes as rising living costs force them to prioritise immediate financial needs over retirement savings, the BBC reports on Thursday.

As the campaign continues, the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for Etsako Federal Constituency, Muhammed Bawa, has said that the era of political tokenism and career benchwarmers in Edo North is over.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi Single Circuit Transmission Line, which had been out of service for more than three weeks following the collapse of Tower 367 in Yauri, Kebbi State.

Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died.

The Football Association has said it is considering taking action following the Independent Commission’s findings against Manchester City over breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, in collaboration with security operatives, has impounded 20 cows in two separate enforcement operations in Ibadan over alleged open grazing, residential rearing and destruction of farm crops.

The Ogun State Police Command has said three suspects will be arraigned before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court on Friday over the alleged assault and obstruction of police officers performing their lawful duties.

Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has said she will return to making movies after making her celebrity boxing debut against reality TV star Phyna.

Almost 400 high schools were closed across France on Friday over a week-long protest movement by pupils that has seen dozens of staff members wounded and some 2,000 people arrested, officials said.

Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has expressed anger over the police cancellation of a two-million-man march organised by “Obidient Movement” scheduled for the presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi and his running mate,…

Governors and other prominent Nigerians have called for unity, peace, responsible citizenship and greater accountability as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, with some highlighting achievements in their states and others drawing attenti…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited recorded claims totalling N11.2tn from the Federation in 2025 for costs and advances incurred on its behalf, including expenses related to securing the country’s oil and gas assets, an analysis of its 2025 a…

The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has warned non-governmental organisations allegedly impersonating officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against extorting traders and sealing busi…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Tony Ameachi, over an alleged N2.5m fraud involving a deep freezer transaction.

The Ekiti State Government has commenced the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas buses as part of measures to reduce transport fares by 50 per cent and ease the burden of transportation costs on residents.

One person has died while three others sustained serious injuries in a road crash involving a Lexus Jeep 350 along the Coastal Road inward Eko Hotel, Lagos.

Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has celebrated the fourth anniversary of her reality TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout.

Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have destroyed a terrorist hideout in Anambra State and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition during an operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks in the region.

Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations, according to GOAL.com reports on Thursday.

The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested a woman seen in a viral video holding a knife and cursing some police officers for allegedly arresting her over the sale of cannabis, commonly known as Indian hemp.

The United Kingdom has sworn in Ellie Reeves KC MP as Attorney General and Andy Slaughter MP as Solicitor General at a ceremony held at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Ex-Man United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from a brain haemorrhage, recalling the fear and uncertainty he experienced after undergoing emergency surgery in 2018.

Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to promote national unity and support the Federal Government’s efforts to address the country’s economic and security challenges.

Portugal defender Nuno Mendes says the national team is ready to welcome any player who joins the squad, while insisting that the decision over Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation is not for the players to make.

Plateau State University, Bokkos, has appointed two female Deputy Vice-Chancellors for the institution.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising and stealing equipment from a telecommunication mast belonging to one of the service provider companies.

Taiwan received its first US-made F-16V fighter jets on Friday as the island democracy upgrades its military capabilities to deter a potential Chinese attack.

The implementation of the Federal Government’s CNG-powered transport initiative, a three-day warning strike by public workers, rising NNPC oil security claims, criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s prosperity claim and the cancellation of a planned Obi-Kwa…

US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran will be “hit very hard” if it is found to be linked to a pilot’s attack on a flydubai flight to Israel.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has vowed not to spend his holidays outside Nigeria if elected President in the 2027 general elections.