US makes ‘final and best offer’ to Iran as Vance leaves Pakistan with no deal (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Marathon talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, with Washington and Tehran blaming each other for the deadlockPublished 11 Apr, 2026 02:10 | Updated 12 Apr, 2026 02:21 The US has left Pakistan without a deal after 21 hours of marathon Read more…
Tension grips Delta community after LG chairman’s abduction
Tension has gripped Sapele metropolis and environs following the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke. The council boss was reportedly kidnapped at about 7 pm on Friday evening by arms-wielding gunmen who stormed a hotel Read more…
Gunmen invade Imo community, kill traditional ruler, five others
This is third time a traditional ruler would be killed in the last two months in deadly attacks within the South-east. Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east. Apart from the traditional ruler, the hoodlums also Read more…
Why petrol price may hit N2,000 per litre — TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) could rise to about N2,000 per litre, citing global and domestic economic pressures. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, TUC President, Festus Osifo, attributed the Read more…
FULL LIST: FG names 48 individuals, groups ‘linked’ to financing terrorism
The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria, as authorities intensify efforts to curb the flow of funds to violent networks. The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Read more…
ADC threatens civil disobedience until Amupitan resigns as INEC chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened to sustain acts of civil disobedience until Prof. Joash Amupitan resigns as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition party issued the threat in a Saturday post shared by its National Read more…
Pope Leo at Prayer Vigil for Peace: Stop planning arms and death
During Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appeals to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, “not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions Read more…
Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown
Artemis II’s astronauts closed out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown on Friday, blazing new records near the moon with grace and joy. It was a dramatic grand finale to a mission that revealed not only Read more…
Prince Harry sued by charity he co-founded to honor Princess Diana
Prince Harry is facing a lawsuit from the charity he co-founded 20 years ago to honor his late mother, Princess Diana. A court record made public Friday shows the charity, Sentebale, which provides support to young people in Lesotho and Botswana living with Read more…
Ondo: Amotekun Arrests 164 Suspected Criminals
Ondo: Amotekun Arrests 164 Suspected Criminals by Damilola Origbemisuyi5 seconds ago RELATED NEWS Gunmen Strike Again In Ondo, Kill Mother, Daughter Fuel Price Burden Real, But Nigerians Still Better Off — Tinubu Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler, Police Operatives In Read more…
Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu Before He Becomes An Emperor –Afenifere Leader, Olaitan
A former Minority Whip in the House of Representatives and currently the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, in this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO, talked about his impression of the country as well as the seeming drift of Read more…
Another suit seeking David Mark, Aregbesola’s sack as ADC leaders for judgment April 13
Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 13 for judgment in a suit filed by a House of Representatives member, Leke Abejide, seeking an order restraining Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from Read more…
US makes ‘final and best offer’ to Iran as Vance leaves Pakistan with no deal (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Marathon talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, with Washington and Tehran blaming each other for the deadlockPublished 11 Apr, 2026 02:10 | Updated 12 Apr, 2026 02:21 The US has left Pakistan without a deal after 21 hours of marathon Read more…
Why petrol price may hit N2,000 per litre — TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) could rise to about N2,000 per litre, citing global and domestic economic pressures. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, TUC President, Festus Osifo, attributed the Read more…
ADC threatens civil disobedience until Amupitan resigns as INEC chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened to sustain acts of civil disobedience until Prof. Joash Amupitan resigns as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition party issued the threat in a Saturday post shared by its National Read more…
Pope Leo at Prayer Vigil for Peace: Stop planning arms and death
During Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appeals to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, “not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions Read more…
AFCON ’25: Odegbami faults CAF verdict, backs Senegal
Former international, Segun Odegbami, has faulted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. Odegbami described CAF’s decision to overturn the Jan. 18 final result as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable.” He noted that Senegal Read more…
JUST IN: CAF declares Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental football umpire disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a highly-controversial final match Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
Breaking: Supreme Court Restores Nestoil, Neconde’s Right to Appoint Counsel in Alleged $2bn Debt Dispute, Overturns Appeal Court
The Supreme Court had previously directed all parties to return to the Court of Appeal to resolve the issue of legal representation and report back on January 26, 2026, on other outstanding issues in the case. The appeal was filed Read more…
Transcorp raises annual dividend twofold as profit reaches all-time peak
The total N2 per share, on the cards for 2025, compares to the N1 it paid for the year before it, implying that a combined sum of N20.3 billion is up for distribution, should the plan receive the consent of Read more…
Iran live updates: Oil tankers halted in Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites, officials said. Trump set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or Read more…
Oil War: 300 Lawmakers Back Ojulari, Reject Moves Against Tantita
In a strong show of legislative backing for Nigeria’s oil security architecture, over 300 members of the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, endorsing Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…