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FG destroys 2,809 illicit arms, vows tougher action against traffickers

 The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons. The federal government also reaffirmed its resolve to stem...

POLITICS

Abia 2027 : Opah endorses Tinubu, says president’s funding to states...

 Chief Eric Opah, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) governorship candidate for Abia in the 2027 election, has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a...

Osun guber: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake

 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has denied reports that its Osun State chapter has collapsed its structure to support the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Osun 2026: Ooni hosts SWAGA, prays for peaceful election

 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday hosted the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) campaign team and prayed for peace during the...

METRO

No project ‘ll be abandoned in FCT under Tinubu’s administration –...

Home No project ‘ll be abandoned in FCT under Tinubu’s administration – Wike No project ‘ll be abandoned in FCT under Tinubu’s administration – Wike ) Minister...

Navy honours Katsina-born Rear Admiral with community projects

 The Nigerian Navy on Thursday inaugurated community development projects in Kerau Quarters, Katsina, in honour of Rear Adm. Yakubu Dahiru, an indigene of the...

Group alerts Kaduna Govt. on impending flood-linked diseases

 An NGO, the EduMedia Climate Reform on Health Initiative (e-MICH) in Kaduna, has alerted the state government and residents on impending risk of flood-linked...

NATIONAL

Army seeks stronger partnership with GTBank on soldiers’ welfare

 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships to improve personnel welfare and...

First Lady seeks Western education for Almajiri children

 The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater support to ensure that Almajiri and out-of-school children have access to formal education that...

NIS warns public against fake immigration websites, scammers

 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public against scammers and fake websites impersonating its official platforms. The warning, issued via its...

NSC hails Tinubu’s N200bn sports facilities support, backs Unity Cup

 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving more than N200 billion for sports facilities, describing it as unprecedented support. NSC...

Commonwealth Games: Adeshina ends Nigeria’s 72-year wait for High Jump medal  

Temitope Adeshina has delivered one of the most historic performances of Team Nigeria’s campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. She won  bronze in the...

WAFCON: FCC chairman urges Super Falcons to focus on 11th title

Home WAFCON: FCC chairman urges Super Falcons to focus on 11th title WAFCON: FCC chairman urges Super Falcons to focus on 11th title  Grace Abe Jul, Tue, 2026  Sports WAFCON:...

OPINION

An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...

Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential

Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...

Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity

An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...

ENTERTAINMENT

Money alone cannot deliver film success, says producer

 A film producer, Mr Viyon Awhanse, says financial resources alone do not guarantee film success, stressing that vision, discipline and commitment remain the real...

Celebrity Bout: Portable, Charles Okocha trade words at boxing face-off

 Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha engaged in a heated verbal confrontation during a face-off ahead of...

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie joins unveiling of Chibok schoolgirls tribute exhibition

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie attended the opening of “Statues Also Breathe,” an exhibition at the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL)...

CELEBRITIES

Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.

  American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye  have sparked  speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...

Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.

Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...

Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty

Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment. Chiwetalu Agu...

CRIME

FG destroys 2,809 illicit arms, vows tougher action against traffickers

 The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons. The federal government also reaffirmed its resolve to stem...

Ondo: Police arrest 3 suspected drug dealers, recover illicit substances

 The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three suspected drug dealers during a routine patrol operation in Akure, the state capital. DSP...

Navy disrNavy recovers 13,000ltrs of AGO in Rivers 

The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 13,000 litrs of product suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil(AGO) in Rivers after disrupting an...

LAW & JUSTICE

NHRC received over 1.5m complaints of human rights violations in 6...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received over 1.5 million human rights violations in six months. This is contained in the NHRC dashboard and observatory...

AMAC reaffirms commitment to security agencies, pledges zero-tolerance for criminality

 The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has reiterated its commitment to support the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure the safety...

Appeal Court judgment strengthens democracy, rule of law — IPAC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has welcomed the Court of Appeal judgment setting aside the Federal High Court’s decision proscribing five registered political parties. A...

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